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How to Set Limits when Thanksgiving Feels Overwhelming
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. Thanksgiving is all about gratitude. Feeling grateful for a year’s worth of blessings and being thankful for what matters most to you. It’s not supposed to be an overwhelming burden, yet sometimes that’s exactly what it becomes. There are plenty of reasons why Thanksgiving can leave you feeling stressed rather than grateful. Reasons like- Financial stress Dysfunctional family members Health issues Everyday worries The challenge of the…
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Overthinking May Affect Your Physical 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. There you are, lying in bed, warm and cozy, about to drift off, and suddenly you hear a strange noise. Since you can’t put your finger on what caused the noise, your mind tries to connect the dots. Is it a stray cat? Rogue branch scraping the window? Maybe it’s a burglar trying to find an easy way into the house? Maybe it’s a fire in the…
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“New Year, New You” 30-Day Positivity Challenge
Day 3. Slow Down. Appreciate. 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. Are you making it your personal goal to ring in the New Year by reflecting all there is to be thankful for? This is a perfect activity to broaden your mindset and invite more positivity into your life as you say goodbye to things that no longer serve you and open the door to truth, love, and total happiness. One way to…
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De-Stress! Tips for Every Day
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. Achieving a work-life balance is tough. Some days you’re juggling your full-time job, trying to make it home in time for family dinner, and making sure the kids are ready for soccer practice. It can feel impossible to take some “you” time away from all of that but we’ve rounded up a few ways to find some peace every day no matter what’s going on at work…
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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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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…
