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Emotional Wellness: Don’t Underestimate Its Power
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. There seems to be an air of mystery around emotional wellness. When someone asks you how you are doing, does an auto-response pop-up? “Just fine” “Everything’s good” “Can’t complain”? Do you really check in with your emotional state or are you used to pushing that awareness aside? Emotional Part of the Brain According to science, the emotional part of the human brain/body is called the limbic system,…
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Black Tea Varieties to Try
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Black tea is a type of tea that is more oxidized than lighter teas such as white, green, and Oolong teas. This type of tea is darker and stronger than other teas and is generally believed to have originated in China. Now, black tea, beverages, and food products made from black tea are enjoyed worldwide. Black teas are generally named after the region they come from and…
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Wellness for Life: Looking at the 8 Dimensions of Wellness
Wellness is a hot topic these days. Different than health, which can be good or poor, wellness is the state of being in good health and actively pursuing it. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, there are 8 dimensions of wellness which reflect different key areas of our lives. These dimensions are: Physical Emotional Intellectual Spiritual Environmental Financial Social and Occupational The dimensions are interconnected and build upon one another. For example, when someone experiences an injury (physical) and then misses out on work (occupational), they then may experience a decline in income (financial) and time spent around others (social). The Substance Abuse and Mental…
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The Benefits of Choosing Inner Peace when Surrounded by Chaos
Tia was a busy mom and a schoolteacher living in Illinois. Her husband was a salesman that often had to travel for work and her kids were active in many extracurriculars. No matter how hard she tried to simplify her life, it felt like something major was always going on. One day, she complained to a friend that she was constantly overwhelmed by the chaos around her. “I just wish my life were peaceful,” she said. Erin, Tia’s friend, encouraged her to stop looking at her life that way. She said, “Being at peace is a choice. It doesn’t depend on your circumstances. You can choose to be at peace…
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Wrap Up of the UBC for May 2021
It is Day 31 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. Last day! During this Challenge, I focused on Regaining Energy. I thought this would be a good topic as we head into our post-pandemic world. We will have to adjust to our new normal. Getting our energy back up may be an issue for many of us in the future! May 2021 UBC Posts Day 1: Being Tired Isn’t a Badge of Honor Day 2: 3 Reasons Your Energy May Be Wiped- That Most People Don’t Think Of Day 3: Are the People in your Life Draining your Energy? Day 4: 3 Myths that Rob your Energy Day 5: Take Advantage…
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Try Passion Projects to Regain Lost Energy
Day 29 Being responsible and doing things you’re obligated to is noble. The world needs people they can depend on to get things done and do the right thing. Being conscientious about your commitments is a sign of maturity and trustworthiness, but it can lead to boredom. It takes a lot of energy to do the long list of things that are expected of us each day. Going to work, serving your family, community, friends, and more can be exhausting. Sure, there’s some fun sprinkled in here and there, but for the most part being dependable can be a boring drag from time to time. Finding a project you are…
