National Relaxation Day is a wonderful opportunity to unwind and take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Here are 7 ways or things you can play around with to take a nice relaxing time today…and anytime! Spa Day at Home: Why not create a spa-like atmosphere at home where you can relax easily and comfortably? You could draw a warm bath, light scented candles, play soothing music, and use their favorite skincare products for a pampering session. Meditation: Meditation helps you stay present and calm, which is naturally relaxing. If you’d…
Life-Work-Play Balance Quiz If trying to maintain balance in your life makes you feel like a tightrope walker, you’re not alone. Most of us have so many demands on our time and energy, life can feel like a three-ring circus. When we’re out of balance, it’s stressful. Take this short quiz to help you assess your life-work-play balance. Then check out the scoring system at the end to find out where you stand. This isn’t about shaming, blaming or feeling victimized, it’s simply providing you an honest assessment of how your life balance is in…
In a previous blogpost, I talked about how it’s possible to over do even the “summertime mode” if we’re not tuned in to having a balanced life for ourselves. Then, the feature article discussed 5 ways to create more balance in your life. Finding the right balance between your responsibilities and downtime certainly can be a challenge in today’s fast-paced world. To gain insight into your current life-work-play balance, I’ve prepared a 10-question quiz. This quiz will help you assess whether you are prioritizing self-care, maintaining healthy boundaries, and making time for activities that bring…
Understanding the Importance of Mental Health Awareness Month Mental Health Awareness Month plays a vital role in eradicating the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging open discussions about these topics. It provides an opportunity to educate and inform us about the prevalence of mental health issues and the available resources for seeking support. Although Mental Health Awareness Month leans toward promoting more understanding about the many diagnosed mental health issues, it can also focus on upleveling our “everyday” mental well being. Stress and anxiety, ever so prevalent in our current culture, play a huge role…
Happiness is more than just a fleeting emotion; it is a state of being that encompasses overall well-being, peace, and contentment. It is not a constant state of grinning, and it is natural to experience other emotions like sadness, fear, anger, or disappointment and even stress. However, being in tune with our inner happiness means that we do not let those emotions control us or hold us back. Merely desiring more happiness will not magically make it appear. The happiest people are those who take control of their attitudes, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with intentionality.…
“A thousand mile journey begins with the first step”. – Lao-Tzu Personal Note: As we come to a close on April and its Stress Awareness Month, I hope you’ve had some time to be aware of what your stressors are and to cultivate some strategies for reducing your responses to them. I always like to keep this in mind: Awareness is the #1 key, the first step, in making ANY changes you desire. If you’re not aware of what is stressing you out, or how your body is reacting to the stress and anxiety, it’s…