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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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The 7 Dimensions of Wellness
When it comes to wellness, there are many definitions and areas to consider. Somepeople think more about your physical body, like nutrition and exercise, while others useit as a broader term for all areas of health. According to the co-founder of the NationalWellness Institute, Dr. Bill Hettler, there are actually 7 dimensions of wellness. Physical The first dimension of health and wellness is your physical health, which is probablywhat you tend to think about first. This includes eating right and focusing on goodnutrition, making sure you get good quality sleep and exercising on a regular basis. Itcan also include things like protecting yourself with seat belts and helmets, visiting thedoctor…
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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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Tips for Selecting New Daily Routines You Will Stick to
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. Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of starting a new routine with a bunch of new habits, then failing pretty soon after you begin? You are not a failure, and hope is not lost! All you need is a little tweaking to your routines in order to help them stick. Analyze the Habits and Why You Are Including Them If you don’t know why you…
