The new year is off and running – how has it been for you so far? Are you already overwhelmed? Have you already given up on those New Year’s resolutions? If the challenges of the new year already seem like too much to handle, you may want to shift your focus to something that could …
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Do you find yourself feeling down and depressed around this time of year? It may be because there is less sunlight during the colder months. It is known as “seasonal affective disorder” (SAD), and it is actually fairly common. However, that doesn’t mean you should just brush it off, and that doesn’t mean there aren’t things …
This month is Positive Attitude Month, and although it isn’t easy to suddenly turn into a positive person when you’ve spent your whole life being negative, it can be done – and it is well worth the trouble. People who are “positive” cope with difficulties better, have better mental and physical health, and even live longer. How …
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Although you should always strive to take care of yourself, how you do this might change with the seasons. The summer is the perfect time to get out into the sunshine at your favorite outdoorsy place to take some time to reflect. Here are some other tips for taking care of yourself this summer! Take advantage …
Meditation has been around a long time; it is thought that its beginnings go back as far as 3000 BCE. There are many good reasons for why this practice has endured and why it is still so popular today. Read on to see how meditation may be able to help you. It is scientifically proven to help …
Have you ever heard of microgoals? They are a deceptively simple way to help yourself when you feel overwhelmed and anxious. They are also a great way to train yourself to be in the moment. Read on for more information about microgoals and what they can do for you. What are microgoals? We all have days …
An event that happened in the past doesn’t have to be huge and dramatic to still affect you. Friends and family may be surprised to find that you are still even thinking about something that happened years ago – but that doesn’t mean you should just discount your feelings. Finding a way to deal with events …
You may not think of yourself as an “outdoorsy” person, but you don’t have to be to appreciate some time spent outdoors. The odds are pretty good that you aren’t too far away from a place where you can get away from it all and enjoy all that nature has to offer, so why not make …
Gratitude has so many benefits, both physical and mental. And it seems like it should be so simple to find gratitude; however, it can actually be quite difficult! It can take lots of work and constant reminders, but it is worth it in the end. Read on for some simple tips to help you create a …
We’ve all been around those people – they seem to have a pretty good life, with lots of money, a good job, people to love and support them, and perfect health – but somehow they still don’t seem grateful for anything. They complain about everything, big and small. That’s not to say they don’t have …
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