When to Leave Something Toxic
We can be put into a lot of toxic situations throughout our life. It can be relationships, environments, jobs, the list goes on. The first step is to realize that it is toxic and identify what makes it toxic. Then, you should decide if it can be fixed or not. If not, it is time…
5 Ways to Help Combat Body Dysmorphia
Body Dysmorphia is a challenge that many of us may find ourselves dealing with. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to help combat this feeling: 1. Stop your inner critic in its tracks, follow it up by writing something down that you love about your body 2. Make time to meditate and…
Health Benefits of THC
New studies are showing many different health benefits of THC. Research suggests THC might help with the following: Reduce anxietyReduce inflammation and relieve painLower blood pressureControl nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapyKill cancer cells and slow tumor growthRelax tight muscles in people with MSStimulate appetite and improve weight gain in people with cancer and AIDSCan…
Energy Drainers
Energy drainers can cause you to feel burnt out, overwhelming fatigue, and lack of interest in others and activities. It is so important to realize when things are energy drainers to you and when you need to take a break. Learning how to set boundaries and reframing your mind will help you avoid these issues.…
How Thrifting Helps the Environment
Thrift shopping isn’t only a way to save money, it helps the environment too! It is good for the environment in many ways. Here are some examples: It keeps clothes and other goods out of landfillsLowers the demand for new goods which reduces carbon emissionsReduces carbon and chemical pollutionLowers water consumptionReduces water pollution Reduces pesticides used…
Imposter Syndrome
The simple explanation of what imposter syndrome is: feeling like you are a fraud and not deserving of all that you have accomplished. People with imposter syndrome are typically high achievers who accomplish a lot, yet they don’t believe they actually deserve it. Despite things like education, hard work, experience, and everything else that would…
Physical Anxiety Symptom
Everyone knows the usual anxiety symptoms such as fidgeting, being worried, etc. but there are many physical symptoms, some of which are lesser known. Anxiety can actually cause the throat muscles to contract the same way they would when your gag reflex is triggered which means severe anxiety can cause you to gag or even…
Empathy Burnout
Empathy burnout is something that can occur when you exhaust yourself while catering to others’ emotions, energies, and wellbeing. Another term for it is compassion fatigue. It is important to set boundaries for yourself and for others because a lack of boundaries can lead to burnout. Here are some examples of what empathy burnout can…
Health Benefits of Homemade Salsa
Homemade salsa is a great summer snack, it tastes good and has great health benefits. It is even better when the ingredients come fresh from a garden. My favorite salsa recipe can be found here. Some of the health benefits are: Good source of vitaminsHydrating Contains fiberCan help burn fat Contains potassium Low in caloriesCan help prevent kidney…
Boundaries With Your Friends Can Sound Like:
“I need some time to process my emotions on my own.” “I don’t feel comfortable talking about this right now.” “I need to figure this out on my own.” “I don’t have the energy to hang out today.” “I am busy at that time.” “I wish I could be there for you but right now…
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