Tag: mental wellbeing
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The Importance of Self-care: Spending Time Alone is Good for You
At some point in your life, you’ve probably been told to slow down. Or perhaps to “just relax”. As if that will instantly change everything. But maybe there’s some truth underlying those comments—a message to take time for self-care. The problem is we often don’t. We’ve got too much to do and too many people…
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Is it okay to be happy during sad times?
If you’re having a hard time feeling happy or finding happiness, that’s to be expected. Indeed, many of us are experiencing feelings of sadness and anxiety. There’s a lot going on, and you might find yourself being sad or anxious on any given day. At the same time, it’s important each of us find some…
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Feeling anxious? You’re not alone.
A few nights ago I started to feel unwell. I was cold and tired. I couldn’t seem to warm up and had chills throughout my body. I’d been for a bike ride earlier that day and it was a cool March morning. I’d felt like this before but this time it was different. The difference…
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How can I help?
When a major earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004 resulting in a devastating tsunami, more than $6.2 billion was donated and relief efforts were mobilized around the world. Many people asked, how can I help? It’s human nature to want to help those in need. It’s in our DNA. Giving to…