Most of us want to be happy. We spend much of our lives searching for genuine and lasting happiness. When we are happy and joyful, it not only makes us feel good, it also has a positive impact on our mental and physical health as well. Feeling happy is transient. We get to decide what […]
There were so many things we want our children to know. The list seems endless. They have to be able to tie their shoes. They need to be able to tell time. They need to be able to take care of themselves. Self-care is something we don’t talk about much where children are concerned. We […]
No matter what stage of your life you are in, you should be proactive towards your mental health. Mental health shouldn’t be a taboo subject and while we have made great gains on the subject, there is still work to be done. It’s vital that you work to maintain and protect your mental health. To […]
Could it be possible you hate yourself too much? Self-hatred is more than simply not liking yourself. When you suffer with self-hatred, you’ll constantly put yourself down and feel like you aren’t good at anything. Here, we’ll look at what self-hatred is, the impact it can have on your life and how you can stop […]
Do you constantly find yourself too wrapped up in your imperfections? If so, it could be getting in the way of a happy, fulfilled life. Each of us has imperfections. However, many fight against their flaws; harshly criticizing themselves for not being perfect. There is a lot of pressure in society today to be a […]
An Introduction to the problem As you’re growing up most people are introduced to the golden rule. It is a straightforward way to help children build empathy and compassion towards each other. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Sadly, this misses one important aspect of compassion, self-compassion. No one ever tells you […]
Emotional eating and overeating is often a coping mechanism for coping with the things in life that stress and challenge us. Ever noticed how you tend to eat more unhealthy foods when you are feeling stressed out? That’s because we have this pattern in our lives of eating in an effort to cope with both […]
Eating right means you eat your fruits and vegetables, lean meat, a little bit of healthy fats while reducing junk foods, processed foods, and preservatives. But if you’re doing all that and you’re still not getting your daily requirements of fruits and vegetables, what do you do then? Well, the problem may not be with […]
The current pandemic affecting much of the world is a unique situation in which we are all experiencing a sense of fellowship and togetherness. While this would normally be a wonderful thing, the context of this unity is nothing to celebrate. Virtually everyone is feeling the effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus, whether dealing with the […]
How Does Your Immune System Protect You? Many people are aware of what your immune system does, because it’s essentially in the name. It provides the rest of your body with immunity to things like diseases and illnesses. However, a crucial part of understanding things is not just knowing what they do, but also how […]