We all have lots of things in our lives that compete for our attention. However, these make it harder for us to practice the self-care we need. Busy Life Self-care Practices First, turn off your electronic devices, or at least set them to silent mode. This can help free you from distractions. Next, practice “tough…
Your body needs physical activity and sleep to stay balanced and healthy. How to Move More and Sleep Well To achieve this balance, start by getting off the couch and walking. Your body needs to move, even if you are struggling with an illness. If walking isn’t possible due to illness or surgery, try standing. Even…
Although you can’t live forever, there are things you can do to promote longevity while effectively boosting the quality of your life. Key Ways to Encourage a Long, Happy Life Pursue strong relationships with family and friends. Get plenty of rest but also do what you can to stay physically active. Avoid sitting on the…
Are you struggling with addiction and all the problems associated with it? Then you need a Type-9 person in your life. The benefits of Type-9 Friend A Type-9 has a calming presence for others. They provide support, encouragement, and hold back on judgment. When spending time with this kind of person, their presence alone has the…
If you are struggling with depression behavioral activation could help. Behavioral activation involves scheduling and participating in activities that are meaningful. The idea is that you participate in activities that align with your values. Emotions are fleeting, but values have staying power. Examples include employment, continuing education and learning, spending time with family and friends,…
Often we look at controlling body weight from a small-scale perspective (exercise and limiting calories). However, research shows there’s a more effective approach: Examine How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Health Naturally, exercise and nutrition are important parts of controlling weight. Yet, so is getting enough sleep, making healthful food choices, and noticing how you perceive yourself…
People who diet often use an external reward to gauge progress: the scale. However, this may not be the most effective method. Weight Loss Works When Rewards are Personal Research has found that those who receive an external reward for completing a task actually lose internal motivation. It is possible though for people who are…
Any relationship can have its ups and downs. However, if your partner has a personality disorder, that can complicate matters. What can you do? If your partner does have a personality disorder, there are several things you can do to cope. First, try to understand as much as you can about the problem and the treatment…
Has life gotten in the way of what you truly care about? You can recognize that you’ve lost touch by identifying what matters. First, you have an inability to state what it is you do value and care about. Second, instead of working towards what you value, you try to avoid life instead. Third, you…
Do you blame yourself for your mistakes and have regrets? Some reflection can be helpful towards finding self-acceptance. Looking at past actions is hard as what is “right” vs. “wrong” is a matter of perspective. Also, it’s easy to get attached to other people’s opinions. When you take things personally you wind up blowing up…