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Common Culprits That Rob Us of Our Sleep
Sleep is a vital function that helps our bodies regulate, stave off illness and disease, and refresh for a new day. Our bodies are designed to sleep and use a rhythm to sleep and wake in a natural way. Sometimes we work against that rhythm by making choices that rob our sleep. Other times we suffer from distractions through no fault of our own that also interrupt the natural sleep/wake cycle. When it comes to bedtime, there are thieves that rob our sleep. Some of them are our choices while others are environmental or beyond our control. Getting a better night’s sleep might be as easy as changing some patterns…
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17 Essentials for a Healthy Lifestyle
In a previous article, we covered 6 Simple Ways to Kick-Start a Healthy Mind and Body. Here we’ll take it a step further and share recommendations on things you can use to support your new habits for a healthy mind and body. From books to bottles to cute yoga duds, you’ll have everything you need to make sure your self-care time is productive and enjoyable. 1. Essentials for a “Mindful” Morning Routine The highly-rated book () by Mark Williams, Danny Penman, et al. provides an easy to follow, practical course to introduce you to the world of meditation. Based on evidence and cognitive behavior therapy, the course teaches presence and…
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How to Stay Positive In Difficult Situations
Even the most optimistic people can begin to turn into hard-core pessimists when an important event is near. I understand. I am considered an optimistic person and always happy (nickname Saint Nikki). But I even get down a bit sometimes! It’s really human nature to try and brace ourselves for the worst. but it can lead to a lot of undue stress, anxiety, and outright unhappiness–and that’s why staying positive is so important, especially when things don’t necessarily go your way. Whether it’s a job opportunity or medical test results, if you are finding it hard to stay positive in a situation, try these tips. Will It Matter in a…
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Unsuccessful New Year’s Resolutions? Try a Goal Instead!
A Series on Goal Setting During the month of January, my posts will look at different aspects of goal setting — not resolution setting… New Year’s resolutions can be thought of as a type of goal setting exercise. Yet, people tend to be more successful at formally setting goals than they are at reaching what they set out to do in their resolutions. We all know this having all failed at the resolution game before. Why do people fail at resolutions? A Lack of Formality One big reason could be the process is not formal. We make the statement at a time when everyone is festive, i.e., during the holidays.…
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Do It Afraid: Stop Letting Fear Hold You Back
When you’re focused on becoming fierce, it won’t be long until you bump up against some fears. Maybe you worry about what other people will think. Perhaps you doubt you can accomplish your goals. Maybe you’re trying something no one else has done before. Whatever your reasons, fear is a natural part of the process. It’s your inner voice trying to keep you safe. The problem is that you can’t grow if you’re always living in your safety zone. If you truly want to grow and become fierce, you have to leave the comfort of the known. Here are a few tips to make that journey easier… Take a Tiny…
