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Published on Leave a comment on 4 Ways To Let Go Of Grudges That Can Harm Our Health

IT'S HARD TO BE HAPPY OR CALM WHEN WE HAVE GRUDGES WE HAVE NOT RELEASED, SO I HAVE INCLUDED THIS ARTICLE IN MY BLOG TO HELP YOU BE FREE OF THOSE SO YOU CAN ENJOY YOUR DAYS and EVENINGS MORE WITHOUT THOSE JOY-ZAPPERS, HEY? BECAUSE THEY CAN ZAP YOUR ENERGY THAT IS BETTER SPENT ENJOYING YOUR LIFE WITH HEALTHIER MENTAL SPACE.

Help to Release Grudges and Experiencing More Joy

Advice by Juli Fraga - Psychologist

Identify the meaning behind your grudge, practice forgiveness and look for
‘Joy Snacks'

Holding a grudge against someone is common for most of us.…

Published on Leave a comment on Ruminating: How Do I Stop That? Here’s Some Good Solutions For You!

HOW DO I STOP THINKING OF THINGS OVER AND OVER - LIKE A GEAR STICK THAT REFUSES TO SHIFT? SEE IF THESE HELP YOU. MANY PEOPLE DO THIS - IT MAY HELP YOU TO KNOW THAT.

Tips to Help You Stop Ruminating

By Erica Cirino from Healthline.Com

What is rumination?

Has your head ever been filled with one single thought, or a string of thoughts, that just keep repeating… and repeating… and repeating themselves?

The process of continuously thinking about the same thoughts, which tend to be sad or dark, is called rumination.…

Published on Leave a comment on I Limited Social Media And Quickly Saw Health Benefits

By Trisha Pasricha, MD - Washington Post

Studies have shown loneliness and depression scores rapidly improve in adults who quit or limit social media. Two weeks after quitting, I felt a gratifying shift in my life.

I keep hearing about the harms of social media. Would limiting social media improve my health? Why is it so hard to quit?

The term social media can be ironic: It suggests a connection to others despite being related to our own loneliness and isolation.…

Published on Leave a comment on Social Pressure: Understanding Its Impact and How to Combat It

Social Life, Social Psychology | By Liuba from Psychology Tips

Social pressure, a force many of us grapple with on a daily basis, often dictates our decisions and actions more than we’d like to admit. It’s that invisible hand gently nudging us towards conformity, urging us to fit neatly into society’s pre-approved molds. Whether it’s the compulsion to keep up with the latest fashion trends or the fear of voicing an unpopular opinion, social pressure can be incredibly powerful.

Finding Ways to Cope with Social Pressure Here

I’ve spent a great deal of time studying this phenomenon.…

Published on Leave a comment on The Foods We Eat Have An Impact On Our Mental Health Often – Especially Over Time

There are two people in my Family whose Mental Health has been Seriously Affected through Poor Diet. One of them was trying to make ends meet financially. He made many meals with Pasta mostly, and a Slice of Bread with Vegemite (he used margarine instead of butter) for lunch and Cereal for breakfast. He also had LOTS of Coffee. After doing that for many months, he experienced a Full Swing Major Depressive Nervous Breakdown that commenced in a state of Psychosis.…

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Published on 1 Comment on Happiness: Is It Luck or Discipline? Lets Find Out!

Learn how to cultivate happiness through mindful choices and healthy habits.

Robert Puff Ph.D. - Psychology Today

Have you ever looked at someone who seems to radiate joy and wondered, "Are they just lucky?" It's easy to assume that people who seem to have had easier lives—stable families, good education, successful careers—are simply fortunate when it comes to happiness. Conversely, we might believe those who have faced significant challenges are destined to struggle to find joy.

But is happiness just a matter of luck?…

Published on Leave a comment on What You Need to Know About Emotional Intelligence

By Valencia Higuera – An Excellent Freelance Health Writer

PERSONALLY, THIS IS THE BEST ARTICLE I'VE READ ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - EASY TO GRASP.

Most people are familiar with general intelligence, which is an ability to learn, apply knowledge, and solve problems. But this isn’t the only type of intelligence. Some people also possess emotional intelligence.

For many, emotional intelligence is a new concept. Read on to learn more about this trait, including its definition and ways to achieve it.

What is emotional intelligence?…

Published on Leave a comment on 5 Lies Depression Tells Us and What You Can Do To Fight Back

MOST TIMES, ANTI-DEPRESSENTS ARE NOT THE ANSWER, AND THEY ARE HARD TO COME OFF OF. PLUS THEY ALTERRRRRR THE WAY SEROTONIN IS SUPPOSED TO FUNCTION IN YOUR BRAIN. MD/GPs ARE INTO PRESCRIBING SSRIs (Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) LIKE CONFECTIONARY - LIKE THEY USED TO PRESCRIBE ANTIBIOTICS. WE ARE FAR BETTER OFF PRACTICING NATURAL METHODS. THEY ARE THE SAFE SOLUTIONS. READ THESE FROM A PROFESSIONAL and SEE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRY THEM.

By Jennifer Gerlach LCSW - Psychology Today

  • Depression can alter how we see the world, ourselves, and others.
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Published on Leave a comment on Medical and Social Drugs – Please Be Aware!

You Should Read

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Years

The Truth is, we don’t need Medical or Social Drugs to be Less Stressed, Depressed or Anxious.

In my own Writings and those by Others, I would like to show you so many ways we can dodge those Mind-Altering Drugs – the Legal and the Illegal – that Effect our Brain Chemistry in not a good way.

WE NEED TO BE BEFRIENDING OUR BRAIN CHEMISTRY – NOT BOMBARDING IT WITH THAT WHICH IT FINDS TO BE FOREIGN – THAT IS NOT THE ANSWER TO LIFE’S STRESSORS OR EVEN ‘MENTAL ILLNESS’ OFTEN TODAY.…