Surprising Ways Alcohol Can Affect Your Body

Believe it or not there are negative and positive effects that alcohol can have on your body. The key differences are what you drink and how much you drink. Here are some of the negative effects drinking can have on your health when drinking excessively: High blood pressure Weakening of the immune system Learning andContinue reading “Surprising Ways Alcohol Can Affect Your Body”

A Message for Overthinkers

If you are an overthinker, you know how consuming and tiring it can get. Overthinking can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. Luckily, there are certain things you can do to help you manage your overthinking. Here are some of the things I have found useful in managing my overthinking: Scheduling time for overthinking:Continue reading “A Message for Overthinkers”

How Anxiety Affects Your Thinking

When you get anxiety it can cause all of your rational thinking to go out the window. You start to convince yourself that the worst is happening. Have you ever wondered why that is? Anxiety can weaken the connection between the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex in your brain. Normally, the prefrontal cortex is theContinue reading “How Anxiety Affects Your Thinking”

Should You Ditch Dry Shampoo?

Did you know that most dry shampoos contain propellants, abrasives, absorbents, preservatives, and chemicals used for fragrance? Many of these ingredients contain potentially harmful properties such as octoxynol-10, benzyl salicylate, cetrimonium chloride, talc, propane, and butane. These can cause potential harm when in contact with your skin, eyes, or when they are inhaled. Most ofContinue reading “Should You Ditch Dry Shampoo?”

Causes of Mental Health Problems

There are many reasons why someone may be struggling with their mental health. For some, it is an ongoing thing, while for others it may be short-term. Even if your mental health has been improving lately, it is normal to have harder days mixed in. Here are some common causes of mental health problems: StressfulContinue reading “Causes of Mental Health Problems”

Easy Ways to Boost Your Confidence

Boosting your confidence can be hard, especially if you don’t know where to start. There are easy tricks that will help you feel more confident quickly and easily which will lead to a long-term confidence increase.  Speak in a consistent speed People with a lack of confidence typically talk very quickly or very slowly. WhenContinue reading “Easy Ways to Boost Your Confidence”