Alcohol and stress have a complicated relationship. An occasional drink can help you to feel happier and more relaxed. On the other hand, heavy and prolonged consumption increases your risk for anxiety, depression, and other undesirable consequences. Much of this is due to how alcohol affects your brain. When you’re healthy, your body deals with stress by increasing hormones … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Alcohol and Stress
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5 Methods to Simplify Your Life
We only have so much room in our lives. Whether it is our mental space, physical space, or calendar space, everything we do, everything we buy, and everyone we spend time with takes up this space. When you simplify your life, you will have more time, space, and energy to do the things you actually want to do! Try these methods to simplify your life: 1. Declutter your … [Read more...] about 5 Methods to Simplify Your Life
Simple Ways to Discover Your Purpose in Life
Life is more meaningful if you have a purpose. Life is also a lot simpler if you know what you’re working toward. Decisions are easier to make than when you’re just floating through life. Having your life focused on something creates some peace. Even if you’ve never considered your purpose, it’s not too late. It’s worth your time to figure it out. Each day of living your … [Read more...] about Simple Ways to Discover Your Purpose in Life
What To Do When You Have Too Much Free Time on Your Hands
Too many people have too much free time right now. Considering how many people regularly complain about not having enough free time, you wouldn’t think that it’s possible to have too much. However, many of us find that a life without time limits is more challenging than we ever thought it could be. Free time is most enjoyable when it’s consumed in finite quantities, much … [Read more...] about What To Do When You Have Too Much Free Time on Your Hands
An Effective Process to Deal With Extreme Financial Stress
There are varying degrees of financial stress. For example, consider the stress levels in these statements: “How will we pay for the trip to Hawaii this year?” “We don’t have enough money to go out to Luigi’s, but we can have Pizza Palace deliver.” “We can pay the electric bill or the gas bill, but we can’t pay both. Remember that the bank said we’d lose the car if … [Read more...] about An Effective Process to Deal With Extreme Financial Stress