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Dealing with Stress and Overwhelm Today
Have you been feeling a lot of stress lately? Most of us have with all of the drastic and immediate changes in our lives over the past few weeks. Big changes in our way of life for the foreseeable future Worry about jobs, cash flow, and the economy Stress about our health and the health of our loved ones Concern about our neighbors, the country, and the world And many of us have to stay home all the time with our entire families. That’s a lot of stress! This has probably led to a good deal of overwhelm as well. These two things can often go hand-in-hand, often starting with…
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You Need Journaling Routines
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. Everyone talks about their morning and nighttime routines. We can now add journaling routines. Yes, it is optional and you can write in your journal whenever you want, but there are definitely some benefits to turning it into a routine. Routines Are Essential to Building Habits When you have habits in your life, they are typically things you are so used to doing that you rarely even…
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Find Your Fitness: CrossFit
Spring is coming. So now’s the time that many people start looking at exercise regimens again. I have discussed walking already — partly because it’s my favorite type of exercise! Over the next few weeks, I am going to post several brief posts about some other popular forms of exercise. First up: CrossFit CrossFit has exploded in popularity since the early 2010s. It strays from many of the typical strategies for fitness that you’d typically see in other workout varieties such as bodybuilding or strongman, and even hosts its own competitions to see who’s the best at the standard CrossFit exercises. While it’s typically taken in the form of classes…
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Reclaim Your Power: Are You Surrounded by Toxic People?
Shannon ended the phone call with her friend and breathed a sigh of relief. She’d spent the past hour on the phone and felt drained and weary after the conversation. Every time Shannon tried to share something positive or upbeat, her friend countered with a negative reaction. The whole exchange made Shannon wish she’d never answered the call. Sometimes, Shannon would find her friend enjoyable to talk to. But most of the time, her friend was negative and wanted to argue. She was easily offended and constantly involved Shannon in her latest drama. Toxic People Steal Your Joy One day, Shannon looked up the definition of toxic people online. As…
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Understanding Mindful Journaling
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. Mindfulness is about being present and more self-aware. To be more mindful, you need to spend time getting your mind into the present moment, including what you are feeling, thinking about, worried about, exploring, and experiencing in the moment. You put aside thoughts about the past and future momentarily while you enter a state of mindful meditation. This can also be useful when you are journaling. Here…
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Small Changes to Improve 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. If you have a serious medical condition involving your heart, it may take a great deal of effort to improve your heart health. If you don’t already have a serious condition, however, a few small steps can go a long way towards improving your overall heart health and help prevent a number of more serious conditions. Heart health has also been proven to have a strong link…
