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Overcoming Insomnia Naturally to Improve Overall Well-being
Insomnia can make it harder to fall or stay asleep, leaving you feeling less refreshed and making it more difficult to concentrate, manage stress and feel like yourself during the day. The encouraging news is that there are effective, natural approaches that can...
Indulge to Get Recharged
Feeling drained mentally and physically is common after a busy week. Here are several inexpensive indulgences to help feel restored and refreshed: Dark Chocolate. An ounce of dark chocolate a day can lower blood pressure, increase blood flow and improve good...
Navigating the Work-Life Balance
Maintaining the balance between finding success in your job and living the life you want can feel like an impossible juggling act. Here are tips to help you find some balance: Be a source of positivity and encouragement.We all have days where we don't feel like we're...
Finding Happiness in Everyday Life
It’s human nature to pursue positive emotions such as excitement, love and joy. Being “happy” is different for every individual, but you can create happinessby cultivating a fulfilling lifestyle that balances important goals, work and fun. ...
Create Lasting Calm Through Mind-Body Awareness
Your thoughts, emotions and physical health are closely linked. When you feel stressed, your shoulders may tighten. When you take a walk, your mood may lift. Research shows that strengthening this connection can reduce anxious feelings, interrupt stress before it...
Boost Energy to Stay Focused and Productive
When your energy dips, it’s challenging to stay motivated, make decisions and stay productive. Quick fixes like caffeine may provide a temporary lift, but they rarely provide lasting alertness or stamina. Small, consistent habits that nourish your body and mind can...
Recovering with Compassion
Finding calm in a busy life Self-compassion is the foundation that helps you keep showing up Shame is often the quiet weight that drags recovery down. It’s not just about what you did; it’s about the story you tell yourself about who you are. That story might sound...
A Quiet Minute in the Park
Finding calm in a busy life I’m a project manager at a corporate office park outside Columbus, Ohio. I’ve worked in some version of the same job for over twenty years. About a year ago, though, it felt like the ground kept shifting under my feet. New leadership, new...
Compassion Fatigue and the Signs
When you always put others needs before your own, unhealthy patterns might form. Emotional exhaustion, alienation from work-related activities and diminished work performaCaring too much can hurt. When caregivers focus on others without practicing self-care, unhealthy...
The Effects of Compassion Fatigue
When you always put others needs before your own, unhealthy patterns might form. Emotional exhaustion, alienation from work-related activities and diminished work performance are just some of the symptoms of compassion fatigue. If you or someone you know has...