The Mind and Body Connection We’re most used to thinking of our physical selves when it comes to the topic of taking care of our health. Doing regular exercise, eating healthy, and getting enough sleep are just some of the basic ways to take care of ourselves and be in tip-top shape. However, when it comes to overall health, there’s …
When life is hard there are some things you can do to help yourself and manage your own circumstance. Don’t fall into blaming The first thing we typically do when something goes wrong is to blame. We blame others or ourselves, depending on the situation but blaming does no good whatsoever. It’s a waste of energy and keeps us focused …
Hope is one of those things that people don’t always understand well, though oddly enough, we all need it to live a happy, healthy life. After all, hope is what helps you see your situation and then shows you the way out. What is hope? According to the dictionary, hope is “a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain …
When you hear this phrase, do you picture a person who has a strong physical presence, or a person who always seem to know the correct answers? Or is it the person who holds medals and trophies and seems to be a winner in everything? Perhaps you cannot identify yourself as a mentally strong person because you don’t have what …
Since 2020 keeps on “giving” us so many challenges, dealing with adversity is a timely subject to address. Adversity is defined by Dictionary.com as “a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress.” While no one enjoys experiencing adverse circumstances, adversity can play a significant role in personal growth and development by aiding in the generation of critical skills and knowledge. …
You’ve probably noticed that politics tend to be divisive and lately, it has been downright ugly. TV commentators and family members argue about impeachment, health care, and climate change. However, you may not realize how much impact this stress can have on your personal health and relationships. Almost 40% of adults agreed that politics is causing them stress, according to …
The conflict has been brewing all day. The combatants are at crisis point, and it feels like that everyone is holding their collective breath waiting to see what happens next. At this point, they’re ready for bloodshed, or at the very least, some very strong words. The last thing they expect is for one of the key players in the …
When we think of adversity, we think of those situations and scenarios that pose challenges or create obstacles in our lives. As much as we would like to avoid adversity, it is a constant and ever-present force in our lives. Thus, learning how to cope with and manage adversity becomes the key to our success in life. While there are …
You know you can flex your muscles to make a difference in your body’s fitness, but did you know that you can exercise your mental muscles and gain a better memory and more brain power? When you flex your mental muscles, the brain creates neural pathways to the brain. Some exercises and activities can effectively work the brain in five …
Guest Article By: Naomi Johnson While it’s common for business owners to seek outside help for bookkeeping and accounting, there are plenty of other tasks that could be taken care of with help from freelancers. From cybersecurity to link building and even adjusting Excel spreadsheets, freelancers can take on smaller aspects of your business that will allow you to reach your goals …
