These triplets are so cute!
Over the last decade, life has seemingly become more and more stressful. Most of us work longer hours, struggle with more debt and have less time to spend unwinding or socializing with friends and family. If we have any energy left at the end of the day we consider it a bonus but more likely we’ll just want to collapse onto the couch after a busy day of getting shouted at and commuting. Is it any wonder that we’re all so highly strung? That we’re all gaining weight? That we’re not as happy as we were a decade ago? Stress is one of the biggest and most serious epidemics on the planet and if we don’t do something about it then it will only get worse. So what can we do about it? Alcohol is not the answer. And neither is doing more work. Instead, you might consider these five…
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No matter how much money you have, married or single, or what you do for a living we all want to live happier lives. When you are feeling stressed or depressed sometimes you just need to take a deep breath and slow down. Here are some quick tips to being happier every day! Sometimes its the little things. Get more sleep Getting quality sleep is crucial for overall happiness. Studies show that sleeping 4 hours each night or less leads to lower levels of optimism and well-being. Sleep deprivation increases your risk of depression and higher stress levels. Meditate: Enjoy at least 20 minutes of silence per day. This is probably the hardest tip to follow. It seems like our lives are getting busier all the time and there are distractions everywhere. Try to find a quiet place if you can. For me it is my drive home from work.…
This is an important question to ask yourself to keep things in perspective. Are you focused on the important areas of your life?
Great quote about perservering. I think of this when I am having a rough day!
Both of my parents are dead. It’s still hard for me to say this or think about it. I’m an only child which adds to the pain and the recurring feelings of loneliness. My Dad has been dead for 11 years and my Mom has been gone for over 5. If you are going through the loss of a parent I am sorry. The pain never fully goes away. Even after all this time I still miss them dearly. I have come to realize that I am no longer the same person I was before they died. In some ways I am worse and in some ways I’m better but I will never be the same. I watched both of my parents die slow deaths before I turned 35. My mother had multiple sclerosis for over 30 years and I watched this dreadful disease rob her of almost everything slowly…
Here are some of our favorite positive quotes that will help inspire you. These words of wisdom will help you get through those times of uncertainty or just give you that little extra boost of encouragement when you need it. Filling your spirit and mind with positive energy can lead to amazing outcomes so keep reading! The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday. – Anonymous No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. – Eleanor Roosevelt I can be changed by what happens to me but I refuse to be reduced by it. – Maya Angelou Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve. –Napoleon Hill Either you run the day, or the day runs you. –Jim Rohn The mind is everything. What you think you become. –Buddha Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the…
Negative physical and mental impacts of stress Let me begin by painting a picture of what most people would classify as a stressful day. As you read along, try to imagine yourself in the shoes of this hypothetical person. Samantha is employed as a salesperson cold-calling strangers all day long, attempting to sell them a variety of products for a company that under appreciates and over works their staff. Her boss notoriously has unrealistic deadlines and goals for her to meet and since she’s been scatter-brained lately, her performance has fallen behind. Finally after a long week at work, she’s done, and is excited for the barbecue she’s planned at her house that evening. Samantha leaves the office, gets into her vehicle to drive to the grocery store, and out of nowhere she’s hit with a debilitating headache that returns day after day. She knows she should see the doctor,…
I sweat alot and as I get older it is just getting worse! Remember that old saying “Never let them see you sweat?” I am the exact opposite. I sweat all the time especially when I am hot or nervous. To make matters worse I wear long sleeve dress shirts to work every day so this is a very bad combination. Over the years I have experimented with all kinds of deodorants and antiperspirants in an effort to prevent sweating through my shirts and getting the dreaded arm pit sweat stains. If you have issues with sweating through your shirts by the end of the work day then you know how embarrassing this can be. For me I knew I had to do something when one of my coworkers asked me if I had forgotten to put on deodorant because I was sweating through my shirt. Talk about embarrassing! I…