self care

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Get Your Zen on With These 6 Simple Habits
Literally everybody suffers from stress in our modern society—from all walks of life, at every age group, and any social status, we've all experienced stress, and we all know it sucks. It's even more daunting if you take into account the physical, mental/emotional, and behavioral effects that stress can have on you (according to The Mayo Clinic). These include, but are not limited to headache, muscle tension or pain, chest pain, fatigue, change in sex drive (oh no!), upset stomach, and sleep problems. It can cause negative mood changes such as anxiety, restlessness, lack of motivation or focus, feeling overwhelmed, irritability or anger, and sadness or depression. Behavioral issues can also arise, like overeating or under-eating, angry outbursts, drug or alcohol abuse, tobacco use, social withdrawal, and exercising less often. These effects can lead to even worse outcomes like heart disease, obesity, cancer, stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure.
By Vans Life8 years ago in Longevity
Help Yourself and Others with a New Hobby
It’s a fact that modern life is busier now than it ever has been before, with most people struggling to maintain a daily balance between work, family and a social life. It can often feel like there isn’t enough time left over to dedicate to a personal interest, whether that be pursuing something creative or a favorite sport. Recently, I noticed this in my life and decided that I needed to do something about it. Surprisingly, I found that rather than leaving me with even less time, keeping up a regular hobby helped me to realize the full potential of my day and ultimately, made me feel more relaxed and on top of things. It even gave me a new opportunity to help others, too!
By Patricia Sarkar8 years ago in Longevity
Smart Effective Strategies to Remove Negative Energy
You're sitting at home or work and all of sudden you end up with a massive headache, not knowing why. It becomes so intense that you are in dire need of some Tylenol to help stop the relentless pain protruding from your head.
By Silena Le Beau8 years ago in Longevity
Self-Care
There appears to be something new popping up on everyone's radar; a new-ish term that really should have had more emphasis placed on it sooner...
By Emily Wright8 years ago in Longevity
10 Habit Changes to Significantly Improve Your Quality of Life
Bad habits can be hard to break! Once we are stuck in a cycle it’s incredibly difficult to get out of it. However, transitioning from a bad habit into a good habit doesn’t have to be hard! Once you start seeing results the change won’t be so bad. These are my ten habit changes that I made that significantly improved my quality of life.
By Cortnee Deyarmin8 years ago in Longevity
10 Proven Benefits of Myrrh Oil
There are a ton of proven health benefits of myrrh oil, from cold relief to your next best spa night product. You name it, this oil will heal it.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Longevity
4 Free Ways to Improve Your Brain and Reduce Stress
People often say “the best things in life are free.” Certainly there are some people who would disagree with this, but that is not what this article is about.
By Aly Moon8 years ago in Longevity
SoJo Spa Club: My Experience and Why You Need to Go There
I've always dreamed of spending a day at a spa, getting a facial, a massage, and lounging around in a robe while sipping on cucumber water. Well, at SoJo Spa Club, I got to do just that.
By Paranneting/Anne Reboa8 years ago in Longevity
Tinnitus: The Companion I Never Wanted
It's with me 24/7. An uninvited guest that refuses to leave. It's the first thing I'm aware of when I open my eyes in the morning. And at night, when I'm desperate to sleep, it taunts me with its persistent, high-pitch siren.
By Kathryn Calvert8 years ago in Longevity
5 Ways to Start Your Day
The alarm clock is ringing, screaming at you like an angry mutant bird, pulling you away from a wonderful dream and the blissful relaxation of a good night's sleep. You probably briefly contemplate throwing the alarm clock out the window or smashing it against the floor/ wall and ignoring it. The last thing you want to do is crawl out of your nice, soft, warm bed, out from under your cozy blankets, and pry your head off your big, fluffy pillow. Unfortunately though, you can't just stay in bed all day. So what can you do to get yourself fully awake and ready to face anything the day can throw at you? Here are just a few ideas to make starting your day a little more pleasant. Because we have all been there, and we have all had to force ourselves to greet the day.
By Mylyn Cal8 years ago in Longevity
Best Essential Oils for Sinus Infections
Sinus infections can come out of nowhere, caused by anything from a deviated septum to a common cold. With symptoms such as headaches, congestions, stuffy noses, and facial pain, you'll do anything alleviate the discomfort.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Longevity
My De-Stress Routine
You know, sometimes you just have a bad day. You are frustrated, upset, sad, and you need to let it all out. But what are you supposed to do? Are you just going to mope around? No. As tempting as moping around and complaining sounds, there are much better ways to let it go. I certainly have had bad days. Just recently, it was my birthday. I had my night class to go to and it, unfortunately, had been a not so good day. Not at all what I wanted it to be. Your birthday is supposed to be filled with fun and surprises. Although I had a lovely celebration with loved ones earlier that day before, my actual birthday day just wasn't so fun. I can't even remember what exactly I was upset about, only the fact that I just needed some time to myself—time to unplug from the world. Even though I missed a night of class and even though I do not condone skipping school, I do agree that everyone has bad days and sometimes you just need time to chill out and calm down. I am so glad I did and felt so much more relaxed afterwards.
By Brittany Jamerson8 years ago in Longevity