Tag: self-care
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Unlock your body: 6 key benefits of stretching
Ahh, yes — there’s nothing like that euphoric, relaxing feeling you get when you let yourself sink into a deep pike stretch. Stretching not only feels good — but it’s good for you! Here are just a few benefits I’ve noticed after stretching practically daily for almost seven years!: According to Harvard Health stretching helps…
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How to achieve your self-care goals
A self-care journey is a lifelong journey of discovering what makes you feel nourished and supported. While many of us would like to prioritize self-care more often, it can seem overwhelming to get started. While there’s no clear map to creating self-care goals and routines, here are a few steps I took to create habits…
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5 steps I take to better my mental health
Our mental health impacts almost everything we do in life. Therefore, it’s important to take a proactive approach in managing it. I’ve found several activities that have helped me manage my mental health, and I’d like to share them with you today: 1. Getting enough sleep Getting sufficient sleep is an important part of overall…
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How I promote positive energy in my life
I believe optimistic thinking is an important part of leading a fulfilling life. When we are focused on the good, we bring more good into our life. This doesn’t mean we’ll be happy all the time – what it means is that we have the resilience and hopefulness to move forward in life, no matter…
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4 easy ways to lift your spirits
In our busy day-to-day lives, it can be easy to forget to take enough time for renewal and relaxation. However, it’s important not to forget the importance of slowing down and doing activities that make us feel good. So, I put together a list of four activities you can do to take this time for…
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5 simple ways to manage stress
We all get stressed from time to time. But chronic stress can negatively affect your health over time. Fortunately, practicing stress management techniques can help you become more resilient and able to cope with life’s daily challenges. To manage stress effectively, here are five practical tips you can incorporate into your life: Identifying the problem(s)…
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4 effective ways to keep your heart healthy
Your heart is a vital organ. It beats for you and sends blood throughout your body. Because this organ is so vital for life, it’s in your best interest to take good care of it. Here are four ways to keep your heart healthy and strong: Regular physical activity can help lower the chances of…
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5 tips for better quality sleep
As someone who used to toss and turn at night, I know how hard it can seem to wind down before bed. There’s often much to think about, and it can be challenging to quiet those pesky thoughts at night. However, after educating myself on how to prepare for sleep, I now have a nighttime…
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3 super easy, healthy, and balanced breakfast ideas
As a kid, I wasn’t a huge breakfast person. I thought it was boring and bland because growing up, I was a picky eater and only exposed myself to standard American-advertisement staples like cereals, basic toast with jelly and butter, and Pop Tarts. But in my teenage years, I grew an interest in eating healthier…
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7 morning habits for mental clarity and focus
“coffee steam 1” by waferboard is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Want to learn how to spend your morning in such a way that improves your productivity, focus, and mood throughout the day? In this blog post, I offer seven morning habits you can cultivate to help yourself do just that. Try the habits that you think would…
Reflect and Nourish 