When was the last time you had a mental health day? Maybe you take time off each quarter. Maybe you feel guilty about staying home unless you have a fever or a sore throat. If so, you might be surprised to hear that the World Health Organization designated October 10 as the annual official World Mental Health Day. It’s part of a campaign for education, awareness, and … [Read more...] about Read This Before You Take a Mental Health Day
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A Pro-Active Path to Having a Healthy Relationship With Yourself
If someone asked you about the important relationships in your life, you’d probably start listing your family and friends. However, there's one name that you may forget to mention. We often overlook our relationship with ourselves. It can be difficult to find time for yourself when you’re busy trying to keep up with responsibilities at home and work. You may even resist … [Read more...] about A Pro-Active Path to Having a Healthy Relationship With Yourself
10 Hobbies That Can Help to Meet Your Emotional Needs
It’s great to be able to kill two birds with one stone. Or, to satisfy multiple needs with one activity. Most people could use more time each day, so it’s great to accomplish two things with one activity. For example, it’s possible to listen to a book on tape while walking on a treadmill. At a higher level, it’s possible to engage in an enjoyable hobby while also meeting one … [Read more...] about 10 Hobbies That Can Help to Meet Your Emotional Needs
9 Ways to Bring Nature Into Your Life Regardless of Where You Live
Everyone needs some nature in their life. Even if you live in a major city, it’s still important to find a way to either get out into nature or to bring nature to you. Cities are a relatively recent development in human history. We’re not that far removed from a more natural and rural existence. Regardless of where you live, there are ways to spend more time in or with … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Bring Nature Into Your Life Regardless of Where You Live
13 Ways to Cultivate Your Sense of Wonder
Are you happy with your life overall, but still yearning for something more? If you want to feel alive and connected, it may benefit you to cultivate your sense of wonder. Office workers and schoolteachers can experience just as much awe as astronauts and wildlife photographers. In fact, research shows that each of us needs those moments that make us feel part of something … [Read more...] about 13 Ways to Cultivate Your Sense of Wonder