LIFESTYLE
Posts that look at lifestyle issues.
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Take Back Your Power: Stop Letting Life Control You
My life would be so much better if I just had more money, the perfect job, the perfect relationship. Does this sound familiar? Everyone has been in a situation where they have put their power and their happiness in the hands of someone else or place their control on an external situation to provide happiness. Some people chase relationship after relationship, believing that it holds the key to their life’s happiness. While others hold on to the belief that earning a certain salary will bring them joy. These are common thoughts, but when you think like that, you’re giving your power away. You’re giving that power to an external factor,…
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5 Uncommon Ways to Reduce Stress
You probably know that meditation is a great stress-reliever. You also realize that after you exercise, you feel great. This feeling of personal accomplishment is actually triggered by a release of hormones that fight stress and make you feel good about yourself. Additionally, the power of taking frequent breaks throughout your day is a commonly known stress-reliever as well. So, what happens if you try all of these and other well known stress busters, and you are still feeling anxious, and stressed out? Perhaps you should try some proven, little-known techniques for reducing the amount of stress in your life. Take the following lesser-known steps for stress-relief and you will…
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Tips for Mindful Aging
It is true that you can apply mindfulness to all parts of your life. This includes aging too. It has already been proven that when you practice mindfulness, you are less likely to be affected by anxiety, stress, and depression. Adopting a mindful point of view regarding aging allows you to live a life which is full of joy and authenticity. It also ensures that you make the most out of your old age years. But, how can you actually achieve this? 1. Accept What You Can’t Change One thing that is common with all people who are in their later years is that these years bring with them some…
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Healthy Aging: Mistakes That Drain Your Energy
If you have ever said, “I don’t feel as energetic as I used to” then you should be concerned about what is causing the energy loss. Generally, people have described the loss of energy as they age as normal. Well, this could be expected, but it is controllable as well. There are several factors including health-related ones which contribute to the loss of energy as people age. It is important that you understand the causes of energy loss so that you can try to stop or moderate it. So, what are some of the health mistakes that lead to loss of energy as we age? Continue reading to find out.…
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5 Surprisingly Effective Ways to Self-Discovery with your Self-Care Routine
The road to self-discovery is never-ending. As we grow, we change. Think about it – the person you are today is likely very different to the person you were when you were in your twenties. It’s natural to grow as you develop more life experience, and this means you’ll constantly learn new things about yourself along the way. That is of course, if you take the time to truly connect with yourself. If you’re interested in learning more about yourself, here you’ll discover 5 surprisingly effective ways to self-discovery through self-care. 1. Taking up a new hobby When you think about self-care, mostly you likely associate it with things such…
