self care
For a healthy mind, body, and soul.
5 Things I Do to Relax
Everyone needs a way to relax and relieve stress. Figuring out what works can be a difficult task but once you know what works, you can relax. There are a number of different ways and things that people do in order to relax and rest. Here are a few of the things that I do in order to relax and rest. They include writing poetry, learning to sew, making trivets and ribbon leis, scrapbooking and reading.
By Tiffani Metzger6 years ago in Longevity
Sleep Deprivation
Sleep plays a major role in keeping us healthy, alert, and fully functional. In some cases, sleep is more important than food, because without proper sleep, the food that is eaten fails to nourish our bodies. A large percent of the urban population suffers from sleep deprivation. A person who goes without seven or more hours of sleep every night is called sleep deprived. Chronic sleep deprivation can affect people of any age, although it is more common among adults and the elderly.
By Sleep Sherpa6 years ago in Longevity
The Joy of Napping
My name is Chantelle. I am a 28 year old woman, and I love to nap. Ever since I can remember, my Dad has taken an afternoon nap. I began to follow in his footsteps when I was about 16, due to teenage lethargy, and I haven’t looked back. Even now, as an adult, naps are an essential part of (most) of my days.
By Choice Words by Chantelle6 years ago in Longevity
Symptoms of Dehydration
Dehydration a condition that occurs when a person doesn't have enough water in the body to function normally. Being out in the heat for long periods of time could cause dehydration. Unfortunately, some people might not even know they are dehydrated until they feel sick and need medical attention. Dehydration occurs when water loss in the body is greater than water intake, and the body temperature goes above 105 degrees.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Longevity
Channel Your Stress
Sometimes just breathing isn’t enough... sometimes we just need to yell. Having grown up in an environment that had me constantly on edge, I can attest that having an outlet for our energy is one of the most important places we could place our willpower. A child’s tendency to become its environment as it grows into an adult is too great to acknowledge and not attend to.
By Jonathan The Wanderer7 years ago in Longevity
Sometimes the Shadows Win
So many helpful blogs focus on managing personal anxieties and mental illness. This is a wonderful trend in media, and helps many people find ways to keep their minds from dragging them into the void, but it doesn't address what happens when you encounter someone who chooses not to manage their anxiety in a positive way. We know that all the good advice in the world is completely useless if it is ignored. Just as we all know that it's extremely difficult to force people to see that the way they choose to "handle" their problems isn't always the healthiest path.
By Erin Brewer7 years ago in Longevity
Relieving Anxiety and Stress
Everyone is going to experience some form of stress and anxiety in their life. It may come at some point in your life when there are major changes such as a move or starting school. It could also come with smaller things such as a new project at work or realizing that you missed your bus on the way to work.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
15 Things to Do When You Just Need to Unwind
Can't life be just a little too much? Oh, who am I kidding? Sometimes life is too much, where you would literally want to grab a bunch of food and snacks, get a good playlist going, hop in the car & just drive and go somewhere where no one knows your name and where you have no responsibilities, am I right? Mmhmm, yeah I know, I've been there, and I know I am not alone. Well, unfortunately, life doesn't work that way, but I can tell you this, we may not be able to hop in the car and disappear, but there are things you can do to get close to that for just the right amount of time.
By Nea Marina | Taking on Life Together7 years ago in Longevity
De-stress: You Deserve It
Unfortunately, life is filled with everyday stressors, so everyone gets stressed. However, no one deserves it. Since you've been trying your hardest, you've earned a break. Here are some tips and tricks and what I've learned to help you deal with the stress you've accumulated.
By Melissa Neil7 years ago in Longevity
