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Lessons of a Millennial's Awakening
There are many things one can learn throughout their lifetime. Yet, in my personal experience, nothing quite prepares you for life like the lessons you learn from awakening. I myself awakened as a child. I have learned lessons that have saved me a lot of drama in my life. I have seen my friends and family go through things that I am glad that I do not have to go through. Now, I still had to go through the daily life stuff everyone has to go through, such as work and school. I found that I understood how to navigate certain situations in life a bit better, however.
By Tyra Lindsay8 years ago in Longevity
The Art of Giving Up
That long, winding, uphill climb we all feel as just part of our life’s journey — to become a better person. You want to somehow cast out the darker aspects of your very nature, to rid yourself of all the nasty human things that you find unbearable. Why are so many of us climbing and struggling, stumbling and falling only to pick ourselves back up and continue our futile quest to venture outwards, further and further away from the treasure we hope to find? Even the most serene, joyous, and stable people have that little voice in the back of their minds saying that something isn’t quite right – "there’s something wrong with you." So you must put yourself through the most arduous trials of self-improvement to become this future idealised self before you can be happy. You hurt, and you don’t want to hurt. So you’ll do everything in your power to avoid the pains and therefore the pleasures of life. And as soon as you do that, you’ve abandoned yourself. You’ve abandoned the self that you set out looking for in the first place, forever moving away from who you really are because you think the person you were taught to be, the person people and society tell you to be actually exists.
By Kenny Rieley8 years ago in Longevity
It's Not Only OK to Take Self Care Days, It's Vital
We've all had those weeks where work seems never-ending, or things have just been a bit too much to handle. Some people may find the idea of taking time for themselves to be impossible with their weekly schedule, but even just putting one afternoon or evening aside to recharge can help to ease the stress and chaos of everyday life.
By Anna Pembrey8 years ago in Longevity
What the Doctors Didn't Tell Me About Weight Loss Surgery
Making the decision to have weight loss surgery was not an easy one. It took years for me to make the final decision, and with it came a lot of research. Many people believe weight loss surgery to be “the easy way” and that couldn’t be farthest from the truth. It has been more work than any other diet plan I ever tried, however, it is the one with the best results. I will say, this isn’t the right choice for everyone, however, it was for me, and I will never regret it.
By Vanessa Cherron Riser8 years ago in Longevity
My First Fitness Blog!
My new fitness journey began in May. Before that, I had not really paid much attention to my exercise and eating habits. Not only was I in school and working part time, but my energy levels left me feeling drained after doing the simplest tasks. I could barely get through my homework without crashing, let alone go for a long walk after being on campus all day. And when I worked, it was even worse. As for my eating habits, I mostly just wasn't counting my calories and I allowed myself too many unhealthy options through out the week rather than limiting it to one day a week.
By Lizzie Bee8 years ago in Longevity
Must Have Clean Eating Cookbooks
When I was around 15 years old, I used to read Oxygen Magazine. For those not in the know, Oxygen is a female bodybuilder's magazine — and yes, I really do enjoy following female bodybuilders and learning how they max out their muscle gains.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Longevity
The Answer to Being Stress-Free
I have a lot of trauma in my past and I was tired of living in "fight or flight" mode. Thing was... even after I received counseling and medication and help, my BODY was still in "fight or flight" mode whenever I was stressed. I didn't realize this was a thing until now and I had to make sure everyone knew!! Especially since I know how many people are struggling in our world with being in this mode.
By Beth Gibbons8 years ago in Longevity
How to Use Meditation to Treat Anxiety and Stress. Top Story - September 2017.
Meditation can seem daunting to those who are unfamiliar with the practice, and often people believe that there is no way they can possibly clear their mind for long enough to achieve any benefit. We often visualise meditation as the Buddhist monks sitting with their hands upturned on their crossed legs, chanting 'Um' repeatedly. Of course, this image is correct for some methods of meditation practice, but this is not the image you should associate with meditating.
By Anna Pembrey8 years ago in Longevity
Weathering Childhood Surgery
Hearing that your child needs surgery, for whatever reason, is a scary venture for any parent. It doesn’t matter if it’s emergency surgery for the first time, or the 10th time and scheduled in advance, you’re going to stress heavily. Having surgery can create a scattered mindset that will slow your ability to process information and limit the amount you can process.
By Nicole Blomerus8 years ago in Longevity
Alzheimer's
I will start writing for this site with a subject that many will worry about. This is losing their memory, losing their mobility, or losing their coordination. I have been caring for people with various disabilities and conditions for a number of years but for the last four years I have been caring for people with varying degrees and types of Alzheimer’s.
By ASHLEY SMITH8 years ago in Longevity
