Positive vibes can be really hard to come by. Living in a pandemic is bad enough, but especially when it leads to political tension, family drama, financial worries, and unemployment. When you add all of that up, it seems impossible to have a positive mindset.
But it is possible! It’s not easy, and it takes a lot of practice and intention. But with enough dedication, you can learn to be a more positive person.
Is your family participating in virtual learning? As someone with a virtual learner, I was so grateful that Marty reached out to me with this article. My oldest is in kindergarten, and since I work from home as a blogger, we made the choice to keep her home. Luckily our district offered a virtual learning option! It’s made us feel so much safer in the midst of a seemingly unending global health crisis.
Are you in need of anxiety management? You are not alone! This year millions of people have faced unprecedented challenges in their career, their health, and at home. This has really been a year like no other. So, it’s to be expected to be in need of a little anxiety management. Even me, a mental …
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Looking for some new health tips to finish out the year? You and me both! Even as a mental health blogger- someone who writes about health on a regular basis- I am always interested in new ways to feel better and take better care of myself. Self-improvement is the name of a lot of people’s …
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What the heck is ecotherapy? To be honest, this is a discipline I am just beginning to learn about! I am not particularly outdoorsy myself. I’ve never been camping, and long hikes just make my allergies flare up. I always feel more inclined to hide in the comfort of a warm blanket and Netflix binge. But I have to admit, even I feel a little better after a short walk or some time outside reading a book.
Why is that? Find out by reading this guest post by Trishna about the benefits of ecotherapy and how it originated. As I mentioned, this is all new to me, so I am very grateful that she was willing to share this with us.
A year of massive change- There is no denying that this has been one heck of a year so far. And while many of the events that have happened year-to-date are negative, the pandemic (and the way the world has changed because of it) opened up many new opportunities for people across the United States. Here are just a few examples of negatives that, with the right mindset, can be turned into positive experiences.
Do you feel like self love is hard to come by? 2020 has really done a number on us. Between a global pandemic, school closing, people being out of work, and financial stress, it has been the worst year I can personally remember. When things like this happen, it’s so easy to get lost in managing chaos that we forget to care for ourselves. I have needed to be way more intentional lately about my self care, and I know I’m not alone. Self love is a really critical component of your mental health. Every time you go on a plane, they tell you that in case of an emergency, put on your own oxygen mask before helping someone else.
Avoiding toxic people and situations is a key component of self care. But how do you do it? What if the toxic friends are people you have a close relationship with? In this guest post by Trishna, she discusses some toxic relationship signs, and other toxic traits you need to avoid.
Eating disorders are prevalent in our culture. According to some interesting info from the National Eating Disorders Association, “At any given point in time between 0.3-0.4% of young women and 0.1% of young men will suffer from anorexia nervosa.” That might not sound like a lot, but when you think about it in the scope …
Self care tips are everywhere you look these days. And for good reason. Our generation is in an unprecedented time of worries about health and safety and political mudslinging. Simply put, we are stressed. Self care is just that: activities that help you take care of yourself. They can be big actions, but often it …
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