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Published on Leave a comment on 9 Easy Ways To Lift And Improve Your Mood

By Dominique Astorino – Amazon One Medical

1. Get Some Sunlight

Humans need sunlight, plain and simple. Yet in a culture that is increasingly indoors, on a computer or phone, or at work, many of us aren’t getting as much sunshine as we need. In fact, nearly half of Americans are short on vitamin D, which can have a direct impact on your mood. Studies have found that exposure to sunlight triggers the release of feel-good hormone, serotonin, which is associated with better mood and life satisfaction.…

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 Research Shows Doing Good Is Good For You

By Richard Sima – Washington Post

Altruism improves happiness, reduces pain and may be
fundamental to being human.

If you want to increase your happiness and well-being,
spend your money, time or energy on someone else.

Research consistently finds that acts of altruism, such as donating money, volunteering or giving blood, benefit both the receiver and the giver — even when the giver does not expect anything in return.

“Finding joy in helping others is fundamental to who we are as a species,” said Elizabeth Dunn, a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia.…

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 Bananas Are Good For Your Gut and This Benefits Your Brain

BANANAS ARE ONE OF MY MOST RESEARCHED TOPICS AND ONCE AGAIN I COME ACCROSS MORE INFO WHEN NOT EXPECTED (this time) I AM HAPPY TO PLACE IN THIS POST. IT IS AN ARTICLE FROM READER'S DIGEST. WHEN YOU ARE READING IT PLEASE REMEMBER THAT OUR GUT IS REFERRED TO AS OUR Second Brain because it has the Same Neurotransmitters - believe it or not - that run from our Brain to our Gut and back to our Brain in Relays. SO WHEN WE LOOK AFTER OUR GUT, WE ARE CARING FOR OUR BRAIN.…

Published on Leave a comment on 12 Benefits In Yawning You Would Never Guess – Find Out What They Are!

Life's Pretty Serious These Days, Find Ways To Laugh And Smile Together, Yawn Together - It's Contagious, It's Fun For Families. It's Good For Stress.

Reasons Why We Yawn - Read On!

Yawning Doesn't Mean That You Are Bored Or In Absolute Need Of Sleep. No, When We Yawn, It Means Something More Interesting Than That. Science Has Been Ignorant For Decades About Things They Have More Light On Now. Some Neuroscientists Like Caroline Leaf Has Some Firsthand And Professional Knowledge Concerning The Benefits Of Yawning And She Places Value On It.…

Published on Leave a comment on 8 Healthy Foods That Lift Your Mood

I LIKE THIS ARTICLE I FOUND TODAY ON HealthLine BECAUSE FOR YEARS I HAVE BEEN AWARE THERE ARE MORE NEAUROTRANSMITTERS THAN SEROTONIN INVOLVED IN BETTER MOODS and GOOD MOODS. YOU KNOW THE SAYING; One Size Does Not Fit All? THAT IS SO TRUE WHEN IT COMES TO OUR BRAIN. ANE THERE WERE BOOKS WRITTEN YEARS AGO LIKE Change Your Food Change Your Mood by Janet Maccaro Ph D, CNC (a Nutrition Based Approach to reducing Stress, banishing The Blues and Feeling Great) STILL AVAILABLE ON AMAZON KINDLE.…

Published on Leave a comment on How to Get a Good Night Sleep When Stressed

By Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

Another sleepless night spent worrying as you stare at the ceiling? Stress and anxiety can often keep you from getting the sleep you need.

Many people with anxiety disorders have trouble sleeping and at some point it’s hard to tell whether you’re having trouble sleeping because you’re anxious, or you’re anxious because you can’t sleep. The answer may be both. The fact is that stress and anxiety can cause sleeping problems, or worsen existing ones.…