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Three Months To A New You. Is It Really Possible?
Unsplash – CC0 Licence If you think transforming your body and mind is going to take years, think again. It actually only takes a few months to turn things around, primarily because that’s how long it takes for the body to turn over new cells. You can actually rebuild yourself from the inside out in as little as twelve weeks, as long as you have the right approach. Here’s what to do to become a new person in as little as three months: Start Slowly Our brains are wired to resist extreme change. If we immediately rip all of the comforts out of our lives and try something radically new,…
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How to Find Comfort When Struggling with Poor Mental Health
Have you been through those times when you have felt overwhelmed and stressed? Perhaps you were stuck in traffic for hours and couldn’t get home until bedtime, or you worked late the night before. Maybe you had an important presentation coming up the next day, or you were just having a hard time getting through the workweek. Maybe there’s a big event coming soon, like a wedding, graduation, or reunion, and you feel like you’re too busy to take care of yourself. Or maybe it truly is just one of those days. While it all seems like too much to bear, you must take the time to comfort yourself. It…
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How Paint By Number Kits Help Me With My Mental Health
It has been well documented that those who experience mental health issues often find it difficult to find joy in the things that they once loved. This is particularly true for those suffering from depression. This inability to enjoy anything actually has a name and is called Anhedonia. Although it is common in those with depression, other mental health disorders have also been linked to Anhedonia. Mental health can make us uninterested in the things we once loved. Some people believe that the sense of enjoyment hasn’t completely left a person, but instead, it has just been dulled. Along with remedies such as talk therapy, antidepressants and lifestyle changes, it’s…
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5 Signs To Watch Out For That Indicate It’s Time For A Social Media Detox
Like it or hate it, social media is here to stay. There are tons of positive stories floating around about the incredible power of social media, however, there’s also no escaping the fact that studies have shown how heavy social media use can affect a person’s mental health. Heavy social media use can be extremely detrimental to your mental health. In fact, studies have linked heavy social media usage to rises in conditions such as: Depression Anxiety Poor Body Image Fear Of Missing Out Isolation What is a social media detox? If any of these feelings and emotions sound familiar, a social media detox could well be just what the…
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How To Manage Anxiety Symptoms Without Medication
If you want to know how to manage anxiety symptoms without medication, this is the blog post for you. There are plenty of ways that you can manage your anxiety symptoms without medication, from beginning your journey into therapy to making significant lifestyle changes in your day-to-day life. So, if you have found yourself experiencing symptoms of anxiety, but you’re not ready to try medication just yet, take a look at the tips below. Up your exercise game. Yes, I know it’s one of the most well-known coping mechanisms, but that’s because it works! Exercising can help to manage anxiety symptoms without medication due to the release of happy hormones,…
