Regulating sleep schedules without the use of medicine or supplements Sleep plays a vital role in our overall health. Not only is sleep crucial for daily life, but it is also an important part of weight loss and fitness. In continuation of my fitness challenge theme; and this week's goal to improve my sleep habits, … Continue reading The importance of sleep and how to rest well
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Grief: support for grieving friends
This morning on Twitter, someone that I followed posted a very touching group of tweets about losing his wife recently. I actually teared up a little as I read the beautiful words and it made me think of my mum who I lost six years ago. I think the hardest part about being friends with … Continue reading Grief: support for grieving friends
The art of self care for anxiety, depression or stress
Reposting this. I think it's a good reminder on how we can care for ourselves during this difficult time. At work today, I caught up with a co-worker I hadn't seen in a few days. We chatted a bit about my new schedule and how it's really making a difference in my life. We went … Continue reading The art of self care for anxiety, depression or stress
Ever wonder why you are so moody in the morning?
Have you ever started off your day with a foul mood? Today is one of those days. I'm not sure why. I went to bed before midnight last night after getting a bit of a dizzy spell. I'm noticing more that if I'm playing a video game at night time I sometimes get really dizzy … Continue reading Ever wonder why you are so moody in the morning?
Ancient Wisdom – a message on self-worth
It's 1:30 in the morning on a Tuesday night. Or is it technically Wednesday morning? Whatever day it is - my mind is running a thousand miles per minute and I can't sleep. That's insomnia for you. I promised myself that I would stop watching the news for a few weeks and stop reading the … Continue reading Ancient Wisdom – a message on self-worth
Anxiety – how anxiety can affect your health
The subject on my mind today is anxiety and how it can affect our overall health - physical and mental health. I went to bed last night after my "Ancient Wisdom" post and felt pretty good. But this morning I woke up feeling this tightness in the bottom of my stomach - I knew the … Continue reading Anxiety – how anxiety can affect your health
