By now, most people are aware of the toll stress can take on their mental health, but did you ever wonder how chronic stress affects physical health? The links to depression and anxiety are uncanny. The emotional exhaustion is felt. The angst it causes is real. The effect chronic stress has on physical health… Continue reading How Chronic Stress Can Affect Physical Health
I was raised to believe everything had to be perfect. Less than was undesirable. If I did not get 100% on a test, then I had nothing to brag about. There was no victory in mediocracy, no fanfare in good enough. That mentality continued for years. Disappointment was the norm if a goal was not… Continue reading Embrace an Imperfect Life
Overwhelmed. Buried under deadlines, invites, and multiple to-do’s. It can be tough to deal with things coming from multiple directions, especially if you are a people pleaser or overachiever. Figuring out how to get through everything on the daily to-do list seems like a juggling act at times. Often, when this happens, we focus on… Continue reading How to Empower Yourself to Say “No”
Often, we think in terms of perfection. Everything in its place, just the way it is supposed to be. Perfect. Anything short of that is considered disappointing. But, what happens when we fall short of these expectations? When the kitchen always has pieces of mail scattered on the dining table and crumbs on the floor. … Continue reading Set Yourself Up for a Realistic Path to Wellness
What is a realistic definition of wellness? Often, we think in terms of perfection. Everything in its place, just the way it is supposed to be. Perfect. Anything short of that is considered a disappointment. But, what happens when we fall short of these expectations? When the kitchen always has pieces of mail scattered on… Continue reading Realistic Wellness: Striving for Better, Not Perfect
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