When you’re asked to define success, what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Likely, it’s something related to a career or money. While financial stability is important for our wellness, it isn’t everything. And, more often than not, it overburdens other important factors of our life.
Hygge isn’t just about feeling cozy; it can help your mental health as well. After all, Denmark (where hygge is originated from) has been voted the happiest country in the world. Here are some ways you can embrace hygge and improve your mental health.
While the holidays are often associated with joy, gift-giving, and parties, most Americans experience something known as holiday stress. Whether it’s making sure all the gifts are wrapped or feeling anxious about seeing certain family members, this time of year can be a significant weight on the mind.
Financial self-care is just like any self-care practice. It’s important for maintaining our everyday mental wellness and promoting a better future for ourselves.
With technology and the internet becoming more integrated with our lives, there’s an important balance we must maintain. Too much technology has repercussions just as much as not enough may.
Highly sensitive people, in general, have very creative minds that tend to overthink in many situations, and this can lead to anxiety. So, remember you’re not alone.
Self-care isn't about luxurious massages and expensive spa days, though those are nice. Self-care is something we need to think about and practice on a daily basis to keep us balanced.
That’s right, we are going to talk about some of the not so fun things about being highly sensitive. Remember, the highs outweigh the lows because highly sensitive people are very creative, empathetic, moved greatly by the arts and feel positive emotions very deeply, etc. But, for this article, let’s focus on some of the harder parts of being an HSP and how to cope with them.
ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response and it’s a small sensation that tingles the skin. Usually, in a static-like way. Beginning near the scalp and moving its way down the lower areas of the body.
Starting a new job can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially for those prone to anxiety, depression, or another mental health conditions. But you can choose to look on the bright side and look at this new job as a great new opportunity. Starting a new job can be very stressful, so you should up your self-care game. Here are some suggestions to try during this transition:
Personal growth can mean many different things to different people. For some, it’s a matter of taking control and doing something to feel empowered, such as going back to school. For others, it’s a chance to feel better -- both physically and mentally -- after suffering a setback, illness or substance addiction. There are so many ways to go about bettering yourself that it’s important to make sure you’re focused on the right things and giving yourself time to heal and relax.
In these ever-increasingly stressful times, people of all ages all over the world are looking to new and alternative ways, as well as conventional tried and true methods of reducing anxiety, worry, and frustration. There is no arguing that our world is at a major turning point as to what direction we take it in the future.
