We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realise – Thich Nhat Hanh
Today we will be exploring 5 health benefits of social interaction. Throughout our lives we engage in various opportunities to shape and maintain relationships. Some of them cultivate and mature with us, while some of them stagnate due to changing life circumstances. It is not always to remain in touch with family and friends due to lockdown, a busy lifestyle, or some moving away.
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Today, I am sharing the telltale signs of mental exhaustion. It is similar to being physically worn out, except, your mind is exhausted instead of your muscles. It tends to happen when you emphasize on a mentally challenging task for a while.
You might also feel like your brain is drained and you are constantly stressed out or on alert. Mental Exhaustion can also be brought on if you have a lot on your plate, like caring for kids or aging parents alongside other things in your daily life.
Without a doubt, lockdown and social isolation has not been easy on all of us, with some people getting sick, or having loved ones being sick, or worse, losing their lives. Not to mention the economic and psychological effects on many. But not everything about lockdown is necessarily negative or bad. Here are silver linings of lockdown that is worth acknowledging.
It has been medically and scientifically proven in recent years that yoga can improve mental health and physical health. People who practice yoga typically has a higher tolerance for pain and can regulate stress and pain responses. It also has an array of other health-related benefits. In this post, I will be sharing 10 reasons why yoga is beneficial for mental health.
In this post I will be sharing three powerful ways on how to combat anxiety -Take a Break, Take a Breath, and Take Stock.
Fear has immense and comprehensive power over one’s mental health. It is a silent, but devastating factor that contributes to anxiety and depression. There is not always a basis for your fear, and even if there is, we might escalate this power to the point where it keeps us hostage. Fear originates from confusion and doubt. But, we don’t have to let it control us and allow it to place emotional strain on our bodies that impact our overall wellness.
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Today, I will be sharing the benefits of adult coloring with you. I bet you didn’t know that coloring has therapeutic potential to create focus, increase mindfulness, and lower anxiety levels. Psychiatrists have been prescribing coloring to patients since way back in the 1900s. These days the intricate detail you can find in adult colouring in books is quite astounding.
Essential oils are potent scented extracts that are derived from flowers, plants, and fruits and they provide a myriad of beauty and health benefits. Today, we are exploring the best essential oils for stress and anxiety.
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