We must have all heard these infamous lines one too many times “Men are from Mars and women from Venus” or this one “ Men see life in Blue and women see it in Pink” The first line does not really mean that men and women are actually from different planets. However, we are so different [...]
If you’ve recently gone through a trying divorce, it's likely that worry, strain and trauma have taken center stage in your life. Battling the effects of stress can be hard and coping with daily challenges often leads to turning to bad behaviors and unhealthy habits to deal with troubling times. Stress is often times inevitable, but how [...]
We all have a certain amount of stress that we experience every single day. Sure, there might be some days where there is no stress at all, like when you have decided to stay in bed all day while watching movies and eating pizza that you had delivered to your home. However, other than those types [...]
Stress is something that we each have to deal with, but it’s also something that far fewer of us know how to handle correctly. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by high levels of stress lately with no relief in sight, here are some recommended tips you can follow to relax yourself right now: 1. Take Deep [...]
The want to escape stress and unwanted thoughts and feelings is natural. However, it’s much better for you to seek natural solutions versus binge eating, excessive drinking, or engaging in other unhealthy acts. Therefore, what you really should be seeking are pastimes that won’t make you feel lousy the following morning. There’s no hangover associated to [...]
Pets are not toys or mere entertainment. They are a part of our family. If you pay close attention, you will see that they can often pick up on your emotions. They feel what you feel and they try to do everything within their power to comfort you, love you, and make you feel safe. Your [...]
Dogs can bring a lot of joy to your life. They are often faithful friends who stand by you no matter what. They provide you with constant companionship and have even been shown to help add years to your life. When you have a dog as a pet, it is important to take care of them [...]
Most people agree that one of the worst parts of each day is commuting to and from work. If you live in a big city, commuting is a daily stressor that can leave you feeling grumpy and frustrated when you finally exit your car. Even in smaller cities, commuting isn't fun, because most people go to [...]
The hustle and bustle of daily life can cause extreme stress. As a result, there are many people who decide to go on a yoga and meditation retreat. There are a number of benefits that are offered by these guided visualization meditation retreats--and more than a few attendees who claim that it changes their lives. Are you [...]
Blame it on fast food burgers and fries, food porn in media, a stressful job, household obligations, and even a slow metabolism, but the fact remains: people are becoming increasingly unhealthy. And the sad part is it seems “unhealthy” habits are becoming the “new normal.” A study conducted by Council and the Heart Foundation found that 4 [...]
Are you often stressed out? I am. I bet most of us agree that the lives we lead are full of stressors—at work and at home, financial stressors, and personal stressors. Does it seem to you that we are busier than ever on our cell phones, tablets, eating out, and trying to squeeze in time for friends, family, even workouts? These are times [...]
Did you know that the holidays tend to be one of the major seasons for getting sick? The reasons for this are many. While many people blame it on the colder weather, the truth is that during the holiday season we tend to forget about taking care of ourselves. Instead we drink a bit too much, [...]
Good nutrition and exercise can arm you to fight stress and its effects. Good mental health is a critical part of wellness. So, increased awareness and access to information about women's mental health is today's goal for National Women's Health Week (May 12-18). Although women experience many types of mental health issues, one of [...]
