In this week’s article I decided to focus on a self-care practice that’s particularly challenging for me: nutrition. Growing up, I didn’t always make the healthiest choices and never really learned to enjoy cooking. However, over the years, I’ve come to understand just how crucial good nutrition is for our overall health. Even now, I […]
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I recently came across an interesting article about sleep in the New York Times. The article explores common sleep issues throughout different stages of our lives and offers practical tips to improve our sleep quality. Common Sleep Issues Across Different Life Stages Sleep problems can affect us at any age. Children may struggle with establishing
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In our fast-paced world filled with constant connectivity, the value of solitude often gets overshadowed. Yet, taking time for oneself—solitude—is a profound practice that can deeply enrich our social connections and overall well-being. Solitude as Reflection and Recharge Solitude isn’t about being lonely; rather, it’s a deliberate choice to step back from external stimuli and
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Thought Restructuring is a powerful self-care practice that can significantly transform our mental well-being. While it may sound simple, it’s not always easy. This practice involves recognizing when our thoughts are causing suffering and learning how to change them. The Concept of Thought Restructuring At its core, Thought Restructuring helps us distinguish between our observing
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So I’m curious. Where do you land on this spectrum of relaxation? Are you the type of person who says, “I am only going to be able to relax once I get to vacation, or once that project is completed, or once summer vacation starts?” Or are you on the other side of the spectrum,
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Social connections are vital for our well-being. The US Surgeon General’s 2023 report highlighted that loneliness and isolation pose serious risks to our health. Fortunately, making friends can naturally shield us from loneliness, and anyone at any age can develop these crucial skills. To develop social ties, imagine your social connections as three concentric circles:
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In life, we experience a series of ups and downs. These patterns are a normal part of our existence. Up and down, up and down – it’s a natural cycle. Always being up is impossible, and staying in the middle of the road doesn’t exist either because our feelings fluctuate. Sometimes, we may find ourselves
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Do you struggle with sticking to a firm routine, or do you thrive under a flexible schedule? Or vice versa, do you struggle with a flexible schedule and thrive with a firm routine? Or does a third option that lies in the middle of the two extremes work best for you? Understanding the balance between
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Our modern society is vastly different from the lives of our ancestors. Today, we have advanced security measures like deadbolt locks, a far cry from the simple rim locks of the 1800s. This evolution in security technology mirrors our brain’s tendency to focus on potential threats—a trait known as the ‘negativity bias.’ This bias, once
Have you ever had those moments when your emotions boil over, leading you to say something you later regretted? Yes, I’ve been there too. We all experience times when our emotions surge, prompting impulsive reactions that can leave a trail of damage in its wake. It’s as if our emotions have taken control, leaving our
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