self care

For a healthy mind, body, and soul.

Adding some BLC (Body Loving Care) into my life
Growing up I was always told by my dad to “lose weight” “eat more fruit” “be more like so and so”... I came to terms with the fact that I would never be good enough, whatever that meant. I was far from confident and most definitely ate food for comfort. I absolutely hated my image and pictures were a painful reminder for me every time. My brother who I had been living with throughout my childhood also had joined the team and constantly made fun of my weight. There clearly wasn’t anything more amusing than to make me miserable.
By The Soul Whisperer6 years ago in Longevity
F*ck Codependency. I Needed My Freedom.
In the early part of 2011, I was battling burnout as a result of my workaholic habits. As a lawyer on a never-ending clock, I’d finally reached the point where I understood that my behaviour was dysfunctional, and I needed to change my ways.
By Samantha Wilson6 years ago in Longevity
Dear Diary Entry 002
I am a massive book worm! I am obsessed with books, i think it is obvious to say that any other human being or spiritual entity who loves a good read, is obsessed with books. I have a nasty habit of searching for more books to add to my library, when i should re-read what currently is in my collection.
By Shana Spiteri6 years ago in Longevity
Retreating from Social Media to Reduce Stress & The Power of Taking a Break
Going dark on social media seems sometimes like the person doing it is punishing those around them for being a distraction or for disagreeing with what they do. However, it is actually healthy to disconnect every once in a while and allow yourself to fully experience the range of your surroundings without having technology distracting you from the world around you.
By Adrian Praljak6 years ago in Longevity
Meditation as a Way to Reduce Stress and Improve Your Life & How Exercise Can Help You Avoid Stress and Improve Your Life
Meditation is all the rage these days. So many people are taking advantage of its benefits and allowing it to work in their lives to create true change. For those who are skeptical about how sitting still in the quiet can help them, it may seem like a waste of time to sit around and be inactive for long periods of time when they could be going out there and getting things done.
By Adrian Praljak6 years ago in Longevity
Cleanliness is Next to Stress lessness & How to Use Routines to Clear Your Mind and Reduce Stress
It may seem like a no brainer for some and a surprise for others, but stress is highly associated with clutter. While living with depression can often increase the risk of clutter, studies have shown that the more clutter you are surround in, the more stressful an experience you will have. Living and working in a clean environment is a surefire way to begin eliminating stress from your life. Whether it’s just tidying up more regularly or doing a major overhaul of your clutter, the moral of the story is the same. Less mess equals less stress.
By Adrian Praljak6 years ago in Longevity
Internet Addiction- The new Digital Drug
Some health practitioners have compared internet addiction to the same high that’s experienced by cocaine users after a hit. Yes it’s that serious. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see someone glued to their phone in public places such as bus stop, and even in public transport. The internet and in particular social media has made many people slaves to their mobile phones. The problem is so bad that some people find it difficult to go for a few minutes without looking at their notifications or keeping up with the latest stories making rounds on the internet.
By Andrew Goodluck6 years ago in Longevity
Unpopular Opinion: Being Busy Isn't Something To Be Proud Of
It’s 2020 and we all have our own goals, dreams and things we wish to achieve, and of course, big dreams require hard work. However, when we start to view “being busy” as a part of who we are and how we identify ourselves, we’re losing sight of the big picture.
By Laura Odegard6 years ago in Longevity
MAN!!!
Recently, I discovered something about myself. I can't stick to walls like Spiderman. I can't fly like Superman. I don't even live in a cave like Batman. I have a huge weakness. It is my Kryptonite. I don't think that any other man has this quality. It is not a super strength. It is a super weakness.
By Maurice Bernier6 years ago in Longevity
Science Says Reading Can Improve Your Health
"Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." ― Voltaire Reading is often elevated as a way for people to defend their knowledge, sound smart, or seem like important people. There are a lot of articles out there about how reading one million books a year will change your life. I'm exaggerating here, but you've also seen those articles.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA6 years ago in Longevity
Stardew Valley And How it Relieves My Chronic Pain
I experience chronic pain, and there's actually nothing particularly unique about that. The CDC reports that roughly 20% of Americans reported chronic pain in 2019. Roughly 8% reported that their pain was so severe it impacted their ability to conduct a "normal" life - aka the life they want.
By idrial6 years ago in Longevity
The Reason Everyone Needs Self- Defence
When I was 10, my four siblings and I started being bullied. At first it was simple things like yelling slurs about our appearance and mannerisms. Coming from a financially- unstable background with abusive parents in different kinds of ways, we were not very well adjusted to the societal standards of public school. Being the second- eldest that actually cared about my siblings and people like me, it was my responsibility to should the harsh comments about me and my family and defend both my older sister and younger siblings- one boy and two girls. At the age of 10 we already knew too many horrible things about this world. Besides the bullying from our peers at school and our parents, my older sister was distant and cruel. My little brother became aggressive and despised the world around him. My little sisters gained binge- eating disorders and social disorders that prevented them from allowing to interact normally with other children their age. I started self- harming and stopped eating. Because of our malnourished size and tattered clothing often three sizes too big, we were the perfect target for the cliche bullies of our time.
By CD6 years ago in Longevity