Gratitude is a feeling of appreciation for what brings us joy, inspiration, meaning, and purpose. Feelings of appreciation arise from a wide range of sources, however, research suggests that consciously giving thanks can profoundly affect our well-being and relationships. The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal have been researched extensively. Some of the key benefits are…
Read MoreWhen you are in high school or college, completing an undergrad program, or writing a dissertation in graduate school, the pressure is high to excel. Often the pressures of being a student lead to habits that are not in alignment with good self-care. Students, here is what you need to know to overcome these challenges…
Read MoreAccording to a 2020 survey conducted by The Harris Poll for Samuel Integrative Health Programs, eighty percent of U. S. adults say they will be more intentional in self-care activities post-pandemic. If you would like to re-energize your self-care activities, consider goals in these five areas…
Read MoreDaily activities add up to what we might describe as our lifestyle. However, when we experience challenges in our lives, such as extra stress, we may find that what we do for self-care is not enough to bring ourselves to a healthy state. We may then engage in self-managed triage. Here’s what that can look like…
Read MoreSelf-care is any activity that keeps you physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy. In our society, we often think that taking time for ourselves is selfish and maybe even lazy. Our culture applauds working long hours, skipping vacation days, and pushing our minds and bodies beyond their limits. But taking time to refresh and rejuvenate is critical for both our productivity and the overall enjoyment of our lives. Here’s what self-care includes…
Read MoreSelf-care includes everything we do to stay physically and mentally healthy. In line with this definition, self-care can be relaxing, calming, intellectually stimulating, inspirational, or physical. Here are just a few self-care activities you can do that won’t cost a thing or add time to your day…
Read MoreEverywhere we look, there are articles on how to reduce stress. Of course, we want to reduce stress. Stress is not good for us, right? Maybe yes, maybe no. Here’s more…
Read MoreAny external or internal stimulus that prompts a biological response is known as stress. Our body responds in many ways to deal with stress, ranging from minor changes to life-threatening effects. Here are some of the significant adverse effects of stress on our primary physiological systems…
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