Just when we are sailing smoothly through life, something unexpected comes along and throws us into a downward spiral. Terrible accidents, job loss, illness, the challenges of aging, or the loss of a loved one all can hit us hard personally. On a broader scope, the age in which we live has more violent crime, unemployment, social and political unrest, and economic hardships, draining our ability to cope. However, even in distressing circumstances, you can learn to approach life with optimism. Science has shown that people tend to bounce back when faced with significant life stressors. The Difference Between Positivity …
Life has very few constants, and you could say there is only one: change. As much as you hate it, as much as you may resist it – change will always come. So many people live in fear of change and that is rooted in the way our body’s nervous system responds to it. You’ve heard of fight or flight, but in reality, we fight, flight, or freeze. Change triggers that stress response because change takes you out of your comfort zone and into the unknown. Nobody can deny that change is frightening, but just because it’s unknown doesn’t mean …
Toxic relationships can drive you to your breaking point. These may be difficult to get out of, and you may not even realize things are bad until you’re in deep. Today we’ll look at healthy versus toxic relationships and how to break those chains. Identifying a Toxic Relationship The first step in breaking free from your chains is identifying when the chains are there. All relationships go through bad times. The difference is that toxic relationships seem to be perpetually stuck in a dark place. This is true for any type of relationship, not just romantic. Signs of a healthy …
Life can be difficult, and while a lot of people float through life, my wish for you is that you sail through it instead. There will be rough waters, of course, but you can batten down the hatches and navigate choppy water and the rest of the time, you can let go and trust the journey. So, before you hoist the sails to embark on your big adventure, let’s talk about how important it is to embrace uncertainty and face the open sea. Learn Life’s Lessons One of the biggest lessons that sailing through life can teach you is found …
Negative emotions such as anger and bitterness can be triggered when someone hurts you by saying or doing something offensive. It’s challenging to let go, to forgive, and the feelings of resentment linger, weighing you down and making your heart feel heavy. A study published by Springer Link confirms that “Bearing grudges is associated with a history of pain disorders, cardiovascular disease, and stomach ulcers.” Holding grudges and resentment is linked to a higher risk of heart attack, disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, back pain, headaches, and chronic pain. In addition, the anger from resentment can cause mental health problems …
We all have something we want to let go of, whether it be a harmful habit, physical item, or toxic viewpoint that keeps us tethered to where we are. However, despite wanting to let go, the reality is that embracing change can be hard to do. Oftentimes, the struggle to let go and embrace change has to do with not having control over the future – and that can be a really powerful fear. But the reality is that while we can make choices based on the best information we have at the time, life is always going to be …
Our brains are essential for the quality of physical and mental performance. Smoking, excess alcohol, stress, or poor dietary habits, to name a few, can have a significant detrimental impact on our brain functionality. These habits also contribute to high blood pressure, cognitive decline, and dementia. Fortunately, habits can be changed, and new strategies can be learned. The following tips can help to improve your brain and prime it for success. Try the Mediterranean Diet (MeDi) High-quality foods are essential for your brain health and physical fitness. The Mediterranean diet focuses on plant-based foods such as fruits and vegetables, nuts, …
As chaotic as modern life can be, you can find balance. It’s difficult to get it right, especially when you’re trying to embrace life’s spontaneity while also creating an efficient routine to maximize your time and opportunities. There’s a big part of it that requires control, the problem is that the desire for too much control can stress you out and make you incredibly anxious. This need for too much control steeps you into a state of perpetual tension. Here, we talk about the balancing act and the art of letting go. Control is an Illusion Control is an illusion, …
Per Sabrina Romanoff, a clinical psychologist, in an article published in Very Well Mind, emotional baggage “…refers to unfinished emotional issues, stressors, pain, and difficulties we’ve experienced that continue to take up space in our minds and affect our present relationships” In other words, the psychological wounds we carry prevent us from living peacefully. Worse, emotional baggage can lead to ongoing stress and depression, and even begin to create physical issues. It’s not uncommon for people with lots of emotional baggage to experience panic attacks, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and insomnia. Though we all carry some sort of emotional …
They say a woman’s work is never done. A hectic work schedule, combined with trying to balance other areas of your life, may lead to you feeling like you are spinning too many plates in the air at once. With kids, family, work, chores, and the many responsibilities that we have to fulfill, there never seems to be enough time to let alone think about, never mind fulfill our own needs or desires. This can lead to women experiencing depression, anxiety, or just a general feeling that you are worn out. Besides how it affects us personally, being worn out …