Social media is here to stay. People enjoy it too much, and it makes too much money for it to not remain a big part of our society. Social media can provide a lot of benefits. However, it can also be detrimental. Social media is a powerful force that can be used to enhance or damage your life. It can even harm your physical and emotional health. Let’s look at both sides, so … [Read more...] about 15 Pros and Cons of Using Social Media
Anxiety
What You Need to Know about Alcohol and Anxiety
TV commercials encourage you to have a drink to relax. However, the relationship between alcohol and anxiety can be more complicated than that. Many adults can safely drink in moderation. For others, alcohol may cause anxiety or aggravate pre-existing conditions. There are several reasons why alcohol tends to disturb your peace of mind. Embarrassing yourself at an office … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Alcohol and Anxiety
How to Help Your Child Deal With Anxiety
The world can be a scary place, and many children have good reason to worry. However, many children worry much more than is reasonable for the situation. Anxiety isn’t always a bad thing. A person should be worried if they’re in a dangerous situation, for example. Anxiety is protective, but too much or inappropriate anxiety isn’t healthy. Use these strategies to … [Read more...] about How to Help Your Child Deal With Anxiety
The Secret to Exercising When You’re Depressed
Studies show that exercise can relieve many symptoms of depression, as well as anxiety. It’s a safe and effective remedy, but it’s difficult to run laps when you can barely drag yourself out of bed. Still, the effort is worth it. A major study by Duke University found that exercise worked as well as antidepressant medication for some patients. If you’re experiencing … [Read more...] about The Secret to Exercising When You’re Depressed
The Joy of Living an Authentic Life
Sooner or later a question shows up in your mind that you just can’t answer. You dismiss it many times, but it keeps coming back. It’s like a stone in your shoe. First, it’s just an irritation, but left unanswered it becomes a blister, and if that’s left unanswered, pretty soon you have an infection. The question that we all face at some point is this: Is this what life is … [Read more...] about The Joy of Living an Authentic Life