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How Much Sleep Do You Need?
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. National Sleep Awareness Week, March 14-20, 2021 Considering that we spend one-third of our lives asleep, knowing how much sleep is required is a good question. However, it often comes with an over-generalization. For example, in March 2015, the National Sleep Foundation came up with some guidelines on how much sleep that people, of different ages, should be getting. General Sleep Recommendations The recommendations were for healthy…
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The Top Lists to Add to Your Planner
Whether you use a regular weekly or daily planner, a journal, or bullet journal, you probably have areas where you can compile lists. Lists allow you to not just organize your day and important events, but so many other areas of your life. Here are some of the best lists to include in your planner or bullet journal. To-Do and Task Lists You are not just going to make a to-do list for each day, but of long-term tasks and goals, things you have been putting off. Start with a master list of every single thing you have been needing to do. Include different categories of tasks, including those for…
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To-Do List for Stressful Days
A to-do list for your stressful days, the days where nothing seems to be going right, should not be the same as any other day. The point here is to shift your focus and concentration and make yourself a priority. If you don’t, these days are going to go on for a lot longer than they really need to. Turn Off the News The first thing you should do when you are having a stressful day is to turn the news off. Even if what is causing stress in your life has nothing to do with what is going on in the world, the news can still make a big…
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Tips for Dealing with Your Negative Feelings (in a healthy way)
Everyone has negative feelings as they are a normal part of your thought process as you go through life. You aren’t trying to prevent them, but learn healthier coping methods. This is especially important if you tend to turn to food or substances to deal with your emotions. Here are some healthier and more constructive ways to deal with negative feelings. Don’t Ignore Them Step number one for dealing with your negative feelings in a healthier way is to not ignore them. When you turn to food or other substances for your negative emotions, you are not resolving them or even accepting them; you are hiding from them. Ignoring what…
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Vitamin C and Heart Health
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. Vitamin C is a major protective element against many aspects of cardiovascular disease. Numerous experts have studied vitamin C for its ability to improve heart health. It can be helpful in protecting against blood vessel changes and high blood pressure. This vitamin is also helpful in fighting some risk factors that are related to heart disease. Vitamin C for the Prevention of Plaque Build-Up Many experts across…
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New Ways to Deal with Heightened Anxiety
If you have heightened anxiety — from the state of the world, a particularly stressful phase of life, or because you have an anxiety disorder– these tips can help. This isn’t just about the typical advice you always hear, like finding something to distract you, doing breathing exercises, or writing in a journal. They are different strategies that can help a lot with how your body responds to stress and anxious situations. Understand and Acknowledge What Anxiety is Anxiety might not be as simple or complex as what you think. Anxiety at its core is simply the way your body responds to stress. It is a completely normal and natural…
