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How to Use Meditation to Relieve and Decrease Loneliness
Loneliness is a symptom of modern life and our current “stay at home” situation. As people have to stay home and miss all of the regular social activities, there’s less ability to stay connected with friends and loved ones in real life. That can lead to emotional exhaustion and burnout. If you’re finding the nature of our current lives makes you feel isolated and lonely, consider adding meditation to your self-care. Meditation is beneficial in reducing feelings of loneliness, even if you only have short periods of time for practice. How Meditation Can Help Meditation is grounded in keeping you in the present and detaching from troubling thoughts and feelings.…
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Signs That You May Have Endometriosis
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. This is a post that looks at this complicated condition. Endometriosis is a common, but not well-known, condition that can occur in menstruating women. While symptoms normally start out mild, they can become severe and even lead to infertility. This is why it’s so important for all women who get their period to understand what this disease is and how to spot it. That way, it can be diagnosed and treated before the damage is too extensive. What Is Endometriosis? Every month, menstruating women develop a layer of endometrial cells inside their uterus. In women with endometriosis, for reasons that aren’t entirely clear, these cells…
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Comfort Food: One-Skillet Lemon Chicken Orzo
Stuck in the house? This dish is also perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something quick and satisfying. Not dirtying every dish in your kitchen is a bonus. This recipe pairs bone-in chicken thighs with lemony orzo for a hearty meal you can have on the table in just over half an hour. Quite the comfort meal! For this recipe, the chicken thighs are cooked with skin on to impart extra flavor. However, the skin is removed for serving to save a few calories.
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The Connection between Stress and Depression
Depression can be related to a lot of different mental health disorders, from anxiety to PTSD, but it also has a link with stress. Both conditions can significantly impact the presence and/or severity of the other condition. With all of the upheaval in our lives and the “social distancing” and financial uncertainty, more people may find themselves dealing with mental health issues. Here are some important things to know about this link between stress and depression. Stress and Depression Are Related You should understand that stress and depression are very closely related. The reason they are linked is that both can cause an overactive response in your brain and body’s…
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Journaling Tips for Teens
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. Last week, we looked at journaling for kids. This week — we look at teenagers. Our teens are dealing with a lot of different emotions and could use a way to release those emotions and thoughts in a safe way. Journaling can do that for them, and it’s so flexible and easy to do, that it really is great for all adolescents. Here are some tips to…
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Find Your Fitness: HIIT
Good morning! Spring break is over in our district — but the kids are still home! It’s tough. My son is a senior — and –worst-case scenario — it could be essentially done? I feel for him although he is less than concerned right now. Oh, the brain of a teenager… And on top of that, I am not as happy with my exercise consistency because I was planning for our self-quarantine (lots of streaming TV for the family II bet!) I enjoy walking early in the morning which I will try to do every morning since I don’t have to get my daughter ready for school for now (boo!).…
