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Contentment vs. Happiness: What’s the Difference?
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on August 31, 2018; Updated on August 24, 2022 The terms happiness and contentment have become more or less interchangeable. While they both have to do with feeling happy, there’s a difference between the two. There are reasons to strive for contentment vs. happiness in the grand scheme of things. Let’s take a look at the two terms, what they mean, and most importantly on…
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Stress-Less Snacks: Dark Chocolate Blueberry Oat Protein Balls
Snacks. These are my kryptonite. I love snacks but I have learned that I can’t just love my snacks like I used to! So, I have to find options for a healthy snack that taste good but aren’t filled with things you can’t pronounce! Some days, you just don’t feel like putting in the effort to make that kind of snack. Instead, you should prepare for that by whipping up a batch of these delicious dark chocolate blueberry oat protein balls for an easy pick-me-up. These will keep you feeling satisfied for hours. I suggest making a batch or two and storing them in the freezer. When you’re on the…
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Recipe: Healthy Instant Oatmeal Jars
Adding whole grains into your diet can provide many benefits including lowering blood pressure and improving your body’s reaction to stress. These healthy instant oatmeal jars are the perfect way to have an easy ready-to-go snack or meal on hand in the pantry. I recommend using mason jars or some other air-tight containers to hold the mixtures. Then block out an hour over the weekend to make up a batch. You’ll find it’s so simple to whip up enough to last several days or a week that you’ll want to add this to your meal planning and prepping routine. Pick Your Oats All the recipes start with 1/2 cup of…
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Feeling Stressed? Try These 5 Tips
Our lives are so busy, sometimes it can feel hard to breathe. We spend our days running around multi-tasking, doing endless errands, cooking and cleaning, working, and taking care of our families and the household. What Can Stress Cause? Doing all the things all the time without a break in sight can take a toll on both your mental well-being. You may find yourself more emotional, irritable, or depressed and you may struggle to stay focused. Health-wise, stress can trigger chemical reactions in your body and constant stress can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. This can ultimately lead to illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. Learning…
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Appreciate Life and Lower Your Stress
Did you know that when you appreciate the small things in life, you are less likely to be stressed out? Easily Upset vs Calm and Appreciative: Which is Better? It makes sense when you think about it. People who are easily agitated get upset about everything. They don’t appreciate things that are right in front of them, and it causes them to blow up at every opportunity. Contrast this with people who appreciate the small things. They aren’t going to let small distractions bother them. In fact, it’s those little things that they learn to enjoy and embrace. For instance, suppose there is a problem with the shipment of a…
