Stress can have a major negative impact on our health. In fact, whenever stressful situations happen, it affects our mind, our energy, and our general behavior. But oftentimes we forget that stress has a deeper influence on our body and the subconscious mind. And one negative consequence of it is the excessive jaw clenching from … Read more
Board games have been part of human fun and social activities for nearly our entire history as a species. In fact, the earliest documented board game was played by Ancient Egyptians in 3100BC. In recent years, board games have surged in popularity, with more types of games and game play than ever before. We recently … Read more
Gratitude may be one of the most difficult values to cultivate and develop. Research shows that the art of gratitude doesn’t come naturally for most people. Nonetheless, it is one of the most effective ways to improve quality of life and increase happiness. Knowing when and how to be thankful is a sure way to … Read more
Looking for some cheap hobbies that you can begin exploring today? Believe it or not, hobbies make us healthy—physically, mentally, and even emotionally. In addition to having something to do in your spare time, you also have an opportunity to release your stress and increase brain activity. Hobbies don’t need to be expensive. You can … Read more
Let’s face it – it’s not always easy to meet new people and make friends in a new city – especially when you don’t know anyone. And yet, that’s the position I find myself in right now having recently moved from Denver, Colorado to Knoxville, Tennessee. I’m not sure if it’s just me, but it … Read more
We all know what anxiety feels like — that dreadful sensation of panic, worry, and restlessness that sucks the joy out of life. There are times when anxiety is so intense and overwhelming that you tend to lose touch with reality. In other words, you fixate on whatever worry-filled thoughts are racing through your head. … Read more
Adulthood is plagued with what sometimes feels like endless challenges. As fast as you solve one, another one pops up. How we cope with life stressors and adversities can make a difference in things getting better or worse. As such, it’s crucial to have coping skills and strategies that improve your circumstances without eroding your … Read more
The concept of radical self-love is not new. There are books, TED talks, and lectures dedicated to highlighting the importance of discovering your own magnificence. Radical self-love can be applied to different areas of life, but our relationship with the body is where many of us struggle the most. Embracing good feelings towards your body … Read more
Having kids is probably the most heart-warming, and yet terrifying thing you will ever do. The pressures of providing, teaching, and keeping your small child safe are beyond overwhelming. And the love you feel is like nothing ever imagined. From the moment he’s born, your heart will undoubtedly beat harder and faster, than you thought … Read more
Have you ever heard of mindfulness jars? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to own one, but don’t know how to create it? If so, you have come to the right place! In this post, we share with you simple explanations of how to create a mindfulness jar. We also list down a few examples to give … Read more