One of the hard truths we all have to accept is that life is not a bed of roses. It is full of ups and downs. So, while we may wish that only good things happen in our lives, we often face challenges that make everything feel heavy and overwhelming. For example, lately, it always seems like … Continue reading 10 Ways to Cope When Everything Feels Heavy and Overwhelming
6 Mental Health Benefits of Playing Solitaire
Gaming usually gets a bad rap as it is often considered a waste of time and something that affects our mental health negatively. But did you know that there are numerous mental health benefits of playing games such as solitaire as well? If you didn’t, then keep reading because, in this post, we shall discuss … Continue reading 6 Mental Health Benefits of Playing Solitaire
7 Tips on How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Holiday weight gain is something many people worry about and try to avoid during the festive season. Gaining weight during the holidays is easy because not only is it hard to stick to your diet and fitness program during this time but there are also many opportunities for you to eat. From the delicious Christmas … Continue reading 7 Tips on How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
7 Types of Rest Everyone Needs (and How to Get Them)
We are always advised to relax and rest when tired or sick. But did you know that there are different types of rest everyone needs? If you didn’t, perhaps that is why whenever you follow this advice and decide to take a break from work to sleep or do nothing, you still feel exhausted. You probably … Continue reading 7 Types of Rest Everyone Needs (and How to Get Them)
7 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Relaxing and Positive
Modern life is so fast-paced, and after a long, tiring day at work, the thought of getting back to a peaceful and tranquil home can be very inviting. Our homes are supposed to be our refuge, our safe space where we can let our guards down and relax. But, unfortunately, for various reasons, some outside … Continue reading 7 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Relaxing and Positive
Top 15 Ideas to Get Your Family into the Christmas Spirit
Christmas is almost here. But even though the festive season is supposed to be the most joyous time of the year, your family might be having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit. In most parts of the world, schools close and people get time off work during the holidays, hence everyone is at home with … Continue reading Top 15 Ideas to Get Your Family into the Christmas Spirit
Single During the Holidays? Here’s How to Survive the Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us again, and unfortunately, not everyone is excited that it is that time of year. For some people, and especially women, being single during the holidays can feel like a nightmare. From having to deal with the intrusive questions asked by friends and relatives about why you are still single to the … Continue reading Single During the Holidays? Here’s How to Survive the Holiday Season
12 Fun Activities to Do When Spending Thanksgiving Alone
Are you spending Thanksgiving alone this year and wondering what you can do by yourself in order to enjoy it and not feel lonely? Thanksgiving is usually a joyous holiday for anyone who celebrates it, and it is, especially, more fun for those who get to spend it with their family and friends. But, unfortunately, … Continue reading 12 Fun Activities to Do When Spending Thanksgiving Alone
Feeling Disconnected? 6 Ways to Connect with Your Inner Self
Do you ever feel lost or disconnected from yourself? The hectic nature of modern life, cultural constraints, other people's opinions or expectations, as well as our tendency to stay glued to our digital devices, can make us lose touch with our inner self. We are too busy working, distracting ourselves with things that don't add … Continue reading Feeling Disconnected? 6 Ways to Connect with Your Inner Self
New Month New Goals: 9 Goals to Set at the Beginning of the Month
New month new goals new beginning! We always see such statements on social media captions, posts, and statuses at the beginning of each month. But do people stick to them, or do they only post to show off how focused they are? Since we can't know their motives for sure, we can only assume that they … Continue reading New Month New Goals: 9 Goals to Set at the Beginning of the Month
Afraid of Aging? How to Be Okay with Getting Older
Another birthday, another year gone. While most people consider birthdays a happy time and a reason to celebrate, many others approach them with dread because they are afraid of getting older. This fear of aging, also called gerascophobia, is for good reasons. So many things happen to us as we age, and for most of … Continue reading Afraid of Aging? How to Be Okay with Getting Older
7 Tips on How to Stop Hating Mondays
“I hate Mondays!” No other day of the week is as universally hated as Mondays are, and all you have to do to confirm this is walk into any workplace or class on a Monday morning. Although there are no substantial scientific reasons why Mondays are so depressing and bring up many other negative emotions … Continue reading 7 Tips on How to Stop Hating Mondays