Over the last few days, many of us have had to make adjustments to our daily life due to the COVID-19 world pandemic. Now is the time to implement mindfulness in all aspects of life. We’ve put together a few tips to help you navigate your new work environment without compromising your mental health.
Technology and Mental Health: Will Well-Being Suffer as Nature Words Disappear?
“When we look at things that improve well-being, I think nature should be a well-being prescription for everybody.” ~ Pelin Kesebir Most books, songs, and movies these days are about the human experience. Some are positive, some are negative, and some are down-right raunchy. But what about books, songs, and movies that explore the nature… Continue reading Technology and Mental Health: Will Well-Being Suffer as Nature Words Disappear?
Affirmations for Kids and Teens: Learning to Live Life with Positivity
A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results. ~ Wade Boggs It’s never too early to introduce positive thinking into one’s life. When children practise positive affirmations, they learn to embrace a positive attitude towards life. The more they practise, the… Continue reading Affirmations for Kids and Teens: Learning to Live Life with Positivity
Positive Thinking: The Power of Daily Affirmations
“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” ~ Paulo Coelho What are daily affirmations? The word affirmation derives from the Latin term affirmare, meaning “to make steady, strengthen.” Affirmations are defined as emotional support or encouragement. Daily affirmations are described as positive phrases a person repeats to the self… Continue reading Positive Thinking: The Power of Daily Affirmations
Mindfulness for Teens: Helping Teens with Anxiety
"Mindfulness is paying attention here and now, with kindness and curiosity, so that we can change our behaviour." ~ Dr. Amy Saltzman My daughter is 15 years old. And, she has recently started to worry about everything. She worries about school. She worries about friends. She worries about body image. She worries about what courses… Continue reading Mindfulness for Teens: Helping Teens with Anxiety
Daylight Saving Time: How It Affects Your Sleep and What To Do About It
“Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” ~ Thomas Dekker Feeling like that extra large cup of coffee is just not large enough to kick start your day? Moving the clocks ahead an hour as we switch to Daylight Saving Time may be the culprit. The reason for our zombie-like… Continue reading Daylight Saving Time: How It Affects Your Sleep and What To Do About It
The Importance of Gratitude in Life
“I don't have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness—it's right in front of me if I'm paying attention and practising gratitude.” ~ Brené Brown Gratitude is defined as the readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. When we show appreciation for someone or something, we invite happiness into our life and the… Continue reading The Importance of Gratitude in Life
Breaking Bad Eating Habits
“If you truly get in touch with a piece of carrot, you get in touch with the soil, the rain, the sunshine. You get in touch with Mother Earth and eating in such a way, you feel in touch with true life, your roots, and that is meditation. If we chew every morsel of our… Continue reading Breaking Bad Eating Habits
Sleep Position Can Affect Your Dreams
Sleep is the best meditation. ~ Dalai Lama Sleep and meditation have few things in common. Both are examples of altered states of consciousness. Both are considered to be forms of meditation, and both are known to induce hallucinations. In a recent study, Dr. Calvin Kai-Ching Yu, an associate professor at Hong Kong Shue Yan… Continue reading Sleep Position Can Affect Your Dreams
The Health Benefits of Having a Sister
“Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.” ~ Margaret Mead If you grew up with at least one sister, you are generally a happier and more balanced adult than if you had grown up without a female sibling in the family.… Continue reading The Health Benefits of Having a Sister
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