A key focus of my blog is Health/Wellness. While medical professionals have to most accurate and diagnostic tools for assessment our health, there are things that we can identify on our own. The following contributed post is entitled, Health Checks You Can Do Without A Doctor.
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Being in control of your own health is smart, especially as you age. You should always seek medical care from a doctor when you need it, but there are some health checks that you can do yourself at home. Keep track of your health and make informed choices about your own care.
Your temperature can tell you if have a fever. A normal temperature for adults should be about 37℃, but this can vary depending on your age, the time of day, and which part of the body you take the temperature from. Check your temperature when you know you’re healthy, so you know what it should be. You can compare against this number if you think you have a fever.
Blood pressure
Having high blood pressure increases your risk of strokes, heart attack, heart failure, and kidney disease. There can be no warning signs of these happening to you, so taking your blood pressure is important. Blood pressure monitors are very easy to use yourself at home. Make sure you’re calm when you check so you get an accurate result. If your blood pressure is high, you can lower it again by cutting back on salt and alcohol, eating more healthily, getting regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight.
Testicular checks
All men ought to check their testicles on a regular basis to check for lumps or swellings that could be a sign of cancer. You should do this often, so you can easily recognize a change. The best time to check is after a warm bath or shower. If you feel anything unusual, see your doctor. Your sexual health is as important as your other health, so take it seriously, whether it’s checks like this or adding a supplement like black snake pills for erectile dysfunction.
Check your breasts
Similar to testicle checks for men, all women should know their breasts look and feel at different points in their menstrual cycle. Breasts can change a lot throughout your cycle, and usually for totally harmless reasons. Watch for unusual changes in the outline or shape of the breast, lumps, thickening or bumps, and changes to the nipple or skin, as these could be a sign of breast cancer. See a doctor as soon as you can if you notice any of these.
Check your heart rate
Checking your heart rate first thing in the morning can help you keep track of your overall health. The normal range will depend on your health and fitness. Check every morning for a week to find what your normal pulse rate is. A heart rate monitor, fitness tracker, or smartphone app is the easiest way to do this. A change of 10 beats per minute can mean you are getting ill. Anything over 100 beats per minute can suggest stress, dehydration, or illness.
Waist fat measurement
A healthy weight is important, but it’s also important that you don’t have too much fat around your waist. Higher waist measurements increase your risk of type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease. Measure your waist at the level of your belly button. If your waist measures more than 94cm for men and 80cm for women, you should try to lose some weight.
A key focus of my blog is Health/Wellness. There are several levels to our personal health. A major component is physical fitness. A hard part of many of though is making it a regular part of our lives. The following contributed post is entitled, How To Make Fitness A Bigger Part Of Your Life.
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The reasons for having a good fitness regime are clear and obvious to most of us. For one thing, you will be healthier, and you’ll live longer, which is obviously a really important thing to have for yourself. Being fit also means that you can feel healthy in yourself, feel strong, and so on, which can lead to increased confidence, among other things. If you are keen to make fitness a bigger part of your life, there are a few key ways in which you can hope to do this, which we will take a look at right now.
One way to make sure that you commit to a fitness regime is to train for a specific event. If that event is competitive, then you are even more likely to go for it with all your might – especially if you happen to be a fairly competitive type of person. Training for a competition is one of those things that can really help you to get fit fast, so you should take a look in your local area to see whether there might be a competition that you would like to get involved in. Win or lose, it will have made you fit at least.
Turn It Into A Career
Another great method for making your fitness central to your life is to turn it into a career in one way or another. There is no doubt that this will increase and improve your fitness to no end, and it’s something that you should think about, especially if you are also keen to change jobs at the moment. You might choose to become an athlete of some kind, if that seems like a real possibility. Alternatively, you might want to seek out personal training certifications and become a personal trainer. In that way, you can help others while also helping yourself to become fitter.
Once you have gained your personal training qualification, you can start to look into the strategies to turn your hobby into a real business. You may want to consider an app for personal training to help you gather data, organize your schedule and manage your current clients. There are so many different online resources that can help you to boost your business from the ground up. Remain patient during the process of building your fitness career, and stay true to the types of training programs you want to use. Running a personal training business from a place of authenticity is truly the best way to thrive.
Anyone who has ever had a gym membership will know that it is not in itself enough to get you to work out. You still need other kinds of motivation too – but as long as you have those, being a member of a gym is definitely going to help you out there too. If you don’t already have one, take a look at your local gym and see what they might have on offer. You should find that it helps you to get going and exercising more often, even if only temporarily.
Find A Workout Buddy
There is plenty of evidence that suggests that working out with a buddy makes you more likely to stick to your fitness regime. It is one of the best things you can do for yourself, and the other person is going to get the same benefits as well. It needs to be the right person, however: a close enough friend so as to enjoy it, but perhaps someone you might want to compete with a little as well, to help spur you on.
Two focuses of my blog are General Education and Health/Wellness. Education is not just something to get a degree or a diploma. The benefits to continuing to learn are multi-fold. The following contributed post is entitled, Some Reasons To Stay Interested In Learning Throughout Your Life.
For many people, the idea of “education” is tightly interwoven with the school system, and often comes attached to negative memories and associations as a result.
Unfortunately, this can contribute to a belief that is not necessary – or important – to actively pursue learning throughout life, and many of us end up so caught up in the highs, lows and concerns of everyday life, that trying to specifically educate ourselves about different topics, in-depth, can seem outright impractical.
Here are just a few reasons to stay interested in learning throughout your life, and to keep looking for ways to expand your horizons and deepen your level of insight into different subjects.
Because the world is rich and deep, and learning more about it can expand your sense of wonder
First things first: there’s a big, fascinating, and rich world out there, that’s full of history and stories that it will often be impossible to imagine given a cursory glance.
Learning more about different topics, even about things like the history of capes, can really help to deepen your sense of wonder and appreciation for the dynamic and intricate nature of the world, and of life more generally.
If you only encounter the world at large in a passing manner, and see it on a surface level, there’s a lot of great and fascinating stuff that you are missing out on.
In some sense, maintaining an active sense of interest and wonder is the opposite of being jaded or disillusioned.
Because constantly learning helps to keep you sharp as you age
In the fascinating book “The Brain That Changes Itself,” the psychologist Norman Doidge shares many remarkable examples of people rebuilding their lives after brain injuries, by engaging in activities that help to promote neuronal growth and healing that was previously thought impossible.
One of the things that he investigates is the way in which maintaining active hobbies, and regularly exploring and becoming invested in new topics as we age, appears to help to protect the brain and keep us sharp.
Maintaining a lifelong interest in learning not only makes life more interesting, but can also make you more mentally agile, effective, healthy, and adept as time goes on.
Because often, knowledge is power
We all know the old saying that “knowledge is power,” and the fact of the matter is that there is a lot of truth to that statement.
The more broadly we educate ourselves, and the greater number of different subjects we actively engage with, the more effective we are likely to be across a range of different dimensions.
In his book “Range,” the writer David Epstein makes a compelling case that success in life is more often associated with having a breadth of experience and insight, than it is with being hyper-specialised in one particular domain.
Maintaining an interest in learning can help to promote insight, and can make you more effective in various professional and personal contexts, while also helping you to be and remain well-rounded in general.
Two focuses of my blog are Athletics/Sports and Health/Wellness. Just because we age does not mean that we have to give up competition and physical activity which are very beneficial health wise. The following contributed post is entitled, How To Take Up A New Sport In Older Age.
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More and more people are realizing the benefits of being active and playing sports as they get into older age. But for some, it still remains a daunting challenge, even if they were actively playing sports in their younger years. If you’re looking to get back into sports and enjoying the rewards that come with it, there are lots of different paths that you can take, and the tips below should help you.
First of all, you should get into the habit of stretching before you start any exercise. As you get older, one of the things you start to struggle with is your flexibility. If you’re not sure how you can improve your flexibility, yoga can help. But simply stretching more often will do the trick as well. So warm up before and warm down after every game you play or activity you do.
Choose a Sport That Builds Endurance
When choosing the sport that you’re going to start playing, it might be a good idea to choose one that builds endurance. This is true of most sports, but it’s not of some such as golf. Being active in a way that promotes cardiovascular activity will help you to endure more and get fitter over time as your levels of activity increase week after week.
Ensure Your Diet is Appropriate
If you’re going to be playing sports on a regular basis, it’ll make sense for you to also think about your diet. You need to be fueling your body properly when you’re increasing your activity levels. That’s true at all stages of life, but even more important when you’re getting older. There are also some sports supplements that you might want to try out to give you an added boost.
Use Your Brain Too
For many sports, the physical part of it is just one aspect. There are also mental aspects of it as well. You need to make sure that your brain is properly active and being worked out if you want to enjoy the maximum benefits that come with playing sports. Thinking tactically and outsmarting your opponent is all part of the fun. And it’ll help to keep your brain active into old age as well.
Make it Social and Fun
Sports should first and foremost be fun. So as long as you’re having fun, you’re doing something right. And if you’re not enjoying it, maybe it’s time to find a different sport that you might be better suited to. There’s a deep social aspect to amateur sports too. When you join a team, you’ll meet new people and make friends; that’s an important part of it all.
There’s certainly no reason why you should let your age stop you from playing and enjoying sports. It’s something that more and more people in your age bracket are looking to do, and there’s nothing unusual about it these days. And your body will reap rewards for it as well.
Two focuses of my blog are Health/Wellness and Technology. While all of our new technology has added to our lives, the question must be asked as to whether or not it has hurt us as well. The following contributed post is entitled, 4 Ways Technology Has Completely Transformed The Way Your Brain Works.
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There’s no denying that technology has improved our lives in a lot of ways. The internet has given us access to more information than ever and connected people across the globe. Businesses have benefited from technology that helps them improve productivity and save money. But there are some big downsides to technology too.
Over-reliance on technology has actually changed the way that our brains work in a number of ways. It’s important that we are aware of this so we can take steps to combat those effects. These are some of the ways that technology has completely changed the way our brains work.
The Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO)
The fear of missing out, or FOMO for short, isn’t a new concept but it’s one that has been made much worse by social media. In the past, if people spent a weekend sitting at home relaxing, they might have had some sense that they were missing out on some fun by not going out. However, they also enjoyed the time to recharge their batteries and relax. But these days, we are constantly bombarded with images and videos of people out doing things and having a good time. This leads to a lot of anxiety and guilt when people decide to look after themselves and spend a night in. Over time, this can contribute to wider mental health problems, so it’s a serious issue.
A Decline In Spelling Abilities
When you were at school, you were probably pretty good at spelling because you did regular tests and you were always writing by hand. But how good are you at spelling these days? A reliance on technology and autocorrect software means that spelling ability is getting worse. In order to combat this, you should try to write by hand wherever possible or consider turning spell checkers off to see if you can do without them. You can also improve your spelling by doing puzzles like crosswords, so consider getting a subscription (see more here) and doing them regularly. As long as you are proactive about testing your spelling skills, you can counteract the negative effect of technology.
Poor Sleep Patterns
The blue light emitted from phone and laptop screens can change our brain chemistry and make it harder for us to sleep. This is because it interrupts the body’s normal light cues, making it think that it’s still daytime. As a result, your body produces less of the hormones that cause you to go to sleep, and your natural sleep cycle is disrupted. This is a huge problem because lack of sleep does a lot of damage to your health. Improved sleep patterns are one of the biggest benefits of taking a break from technology for a while.
Phantom Vibrations
Studies show that our brains have been hardwired to be on the lookout for our phones ringing, even when they are not. Research into phantom vibrations found that many people experienced a sensation of their phone vibrating in their pocket throughout the course of the day when it wasn’t. Even though this isn’t a huge problem, it just goes to show how much impact technology can have on our brains.
If you want to develop a healthy relationship with technology, it is important to recognize the ways that it has completely transformed the way your brain works.
Two focuses of my blog are Health/Wellness and Home/Living Discussions. Of all the places in this world, your home is the one place where you should feel safe and secure. There are things you can do to assure this. The following contributed post is entitled, 5 Ways To Create A Safer Family Home.
The life of a parent isn’t an easy one and you will fully understand this if you have a family of your own. There will be challenges you encounter on a daily basis, and there will be times when you are beset with worries about your family’s health and safety.
Thankfully, there is much you can do to care for your family’s well-being. While we won’t advise on the challenges that can sometimes crop up in family life within this article, we can give advice on health and safety matters to help you care for your family.
#1: Check for any maintenance problems
If there are any maintenance problems in your home, your family members could be at risk. We are thinking of electrical faults that could start a fire, for example, and damp on your walls that could lead to health problems. These are things you should never overlook, so check for such issues, and then call out an electrician, damp control specialist, or any other kind of tradesperson to eliminate any potential health risks.
#2: Use natural cleaning products
The air quality in your home can be negatively affected if you’re prone to use chemical cleaning products, and this could lead to health problems in your family. They pose other dangers too, especially if you have younger children in your home who like to touch and taste things they shouldn’t. Thankfully, you don’t have to use such products at all. While you will need to clean your home, you can use natural cleaning products instead of their toxic alternatives. Follow the link for a few homemade examples.
#3: Improve your home’s security
Do you have a security system in place at your home? You should, as whether you live in a known crime zone or not, your home could still be targeted by a burglar or any other form of intruder. With security cameras and alarms in place, your home would become much safer, partly because they would deter anybody from trying to gain access. Be sure to check the quality of the locks on your doors and windows too and replace them if you think they are loose or faulty.
#4: Add other safety features to your home
A security system is just the start. You should also install carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms, as both of these devices could save the lives of your family. If you have very young children living with you, it is also important to install railings and safety gates to keep them away from any hazards. And for those cupboards that contain dangerous items, such as prescription medications or chemical products, you should install locks on the doors.
#5: Keep pests out
Burglars are bad enough but what about those other intruders that are a little more difficult to see? We are thinking of mice and other rodents, as well as any other types of pest species that could spread germs in your home. Use these pest control tips to keep any bugs and beasties away from your home, and call on the services of a professional if you need specialist help.
There is always more you can do, of course, but we hope these suggestions were useful to you. Admittedly, you might have followed these tips already, but a little reminder is always useful when it comes to the safety of our families.
A key focus of my blog is Health/Wellness. With a little it of luck and good fortune, we’ll grow in old age. That could be tricky though because a major goal will also be maintaining your health. The following contributed post is entitled, 11 Ways To Stay Healthy In Old Age.
No matter what age you are, it’s vital to prioritize your physical and mental health. As you age, looking after yourself becomes even more important. Your state of health can decline if you are not careful, luckily there are many preventive measures you can take to stay healthy as you get older.
1 . Keep active
As you grow older, it’s important to stay active. Regular exercise will help you to stay strong and flexible. Exercise is important to maintain a healthy weight, improve cardiovascular health, and raise endorphin levels. You don’t have to practice strenuous activities to access the benefits of exercise. There are plenty of low-impact exercise activities that are perfect for older people. To help you with a few ideas, check out these apps:
● Silver Sneakers: This app offers a great fitness program, aimed at older adults. Here you can access a program of 4-12 weeks, including a variety of home workouts. With the help of the app, you can book gentle fitness classes, set goals, and monitor your progress.
● Tai Chi For Seniors: Practicing Tai Chi has many health benefits. With regular Tai Chi practice, you’ll improve muscle strength and balance. It’s a great way to get moving and stay flexible.
2. Boost your immune system
To stay healthy in old age it’s important to keep the immune system healthy and strong. There are plenty of foods that boost the immune system, including citrus fruits, spinach, garlic, broccoli, kiwi, and almonds. Various supplements can be useful to boost the immune system including:
● Ashwagandha: This yellow flowering plant is native to North Africa and India. The roots and leaves are extracted to make herbal supplements. Ashwagandha can help to boost the immune system. It’s also useful to reduce cortisol levels (the stress hormone).
● Angelica Root: For many centuries, Angelica Root has been used as traditional medicine. Research suggests that the herb is useful to boost the immune system. The herb may also have anti-anxiety effects.
3. A nutrient-rich diet
To stay healthy as you grow old, it’s important to eat a nutrient-rich diet. Focus on plenty of nutrient-rich vegetables, including kale, carrots, broccoli, green peas, and spinach. Other nutrient-dense foods include salmon, sardines, blueberries, and nuts. To help you improve your diet, these podcasts are well worth a listen:
● Dishing Up Nutrition: This podcast offers lots of tips and ideas, to help you boost your nutritional health. By improving your nutritional health you can decrease inflammation, stabilize your mood and increase your energy levels.
● Nutrition Made Easy: With the help of nutrition made easy, you can learn how to eat better, and boost your mental health. Recent topics on the podcast include eating to protect the earth and top nutritional picks for the summer.
4. Keep your brain active
Our cognitive health can decline as we age, but there are plenty of activities you can do to keep your brain active. Focus on activities that are mentally stimulating, from maths problems and word puzzles to reading, or learning a foreign language. Creative activities can also be helpful, including arts and crafts or painting. Learning new things is the best way to keep your brain active and healthy.
5. Seek support
Some older people may benefit from extra support, to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. Adults who need help at home may consider In-Home Occupational Therapy. With the help of an occupational therapist, elderly people can get support with daily activities. Many adults need a little help to meet their physical and emotional needs. Occupational therapists can provide a personalized health program, depending on your state of health, and requirements. With the right healthcare solutions, elderly people can improve their independence and quality of life.
6. Grow your own vegetables
Growing your own veggies is an amazing way to improve your health and stay active. It’s also a fantastic way to reduce your carbon footprint. To get started, make yourself a healthy compost pile by recycling your food waste. The key to making a healthy compost pile is using equal brown and green materials. Brown materials include cardboard, wood chippings, or straw, these are all carbon-rich. Green materials are nitrogen-rich and include vegetable waste and grass clippings.
As a beginner, focus on veggies that aren’t too difficult to grow. A few great options include tomatoes, beetroot, cucumbers, carrots, lettuce, and green beans. Gardening is a therapeutic hobby that can help you to keep fit.
7. Take care of your mental health
It’s just as important to take care of your mental health. Stress can impact your overall health, and so you must have a few coping methods. To reduce stress levels, yoga and meditation are excellent activities. To improve your mental health in general, journaling is a great exercise. Studies show that writing down our thoughts and feelings can help us to release and heal negative emotions.
To enhance your mental wellbeing, you need a good self-care strategy. Focus on activities that make you feel relaxed and peaceful, whether it’s aromatherapy or massages. There are plenty of ways to improve your mental health.
8. Regular keep check-ups
You should stay on top of your regular health checks, to take good care of your health. Book in regular appointments with your doctor, for physical exams and blood pressure checks. Schedule dental appointments and eye tests, and communicate any issues you are having. With the support of health care professionals, you can identify any underlying health issues, and seek the help that you need.
9. Get plenty of sleep
Getting the basics right is so important, and that means getting plenty of sleep. If you struggle to sleep, the following sleep support apps may be useful:
● Sleepa: This app offers a large library of sleep sounds and sleep tracks. These calming tracks can help you to relax, and drift off quickly. Other features to take advantage of include a sleep timer, and an ambient alarm. Choose from binaural beats that are designed to match your brainwaves or white noise to soothe you to sleep.
● Nature Sounds: The Nature Sounds app is perfect for sleep or relaxation. Users can choose from plenty of different calming soundtracks including relaxing ocean, waterfall, mountain forest, or rain on grass. Whether you’re meditating or falling asleep, these tracks will help you to feel peaceful.
10. Stay social
To stay healthy as you age it’s vital to keep up your social connections. Plan regular social events with family and friends, or consider joining local clubs and communities. Trying new hobbies is a great way to make new connections, and enrich your quality of life.
11. Helpful organizations
Many organizations in the U.S can help seniors to stay healthy and happy. For a few starting points, check out these:
● Pets For The Elderly: This charity organization helps seniors to find pets, and connect with local animal shelters. Studies have shown that pet ownership is beneficial to improve cognitive, physical, and mental health. Dog’s in particular, are a great option for older adults.
● Second Wind Dreams: The SWD organization helps elderly people to fulfill a desire. It could be a trip to a special destination, starting a unique hobby, or reuniting with an old friend. Since back in 1997, Second Wind Dreams have helped many older people to improve their well-being. Many other charity organizations help seniors across the world.
As you can see, staying healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. There are so many simple steps you can take, to improve your physical and mental wellbeing.
Two focuses of my blog are Creating Ecosystems of Success and Health/Wellness. A key to navigating the modern world is understanding your legal rights. You never know when you are going to get involved in a legal matter. The following contributed post is entitled, The Value Of Understanding Your Legal Rights.
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We all have legal rights in terms of how we can and can’t be treated under the law, and that applies to all kinds of situations, from the workplace to interactions with law enforcement. If you don’t yet understand your rights and how to stand up for them, that’s something you should look to change.
When you know what your rights are and what the right ways to stand up for those rights are, you’ll benefit hugely. Here are some of the reasons why understanding your legal rights is so important.
Rights Are There for a Reason
First of all, it’s important to say that your rights written into the law are there for good reason. In many instances, they’ve been fought for and won through decades of political and legal struggle. If you take them for granted and don’t stand up for them, it’s an insult to the protections you have and the people who fought so hard for them.
Avoid Making Mistakes and Unknowingly Breaking the Law
Knowing your rights is not just about protecting yourself from external threats but also about protecting yourself from you. There are many situations in which you might accidentally break the law because you didn’t know your rights and their limits or you don’t take into account the rights of others. Education on this matter changes all that.
Protect Yourself From Exploitation
Exploitation is at the core of all of this. Your rights are there to protect you from various kinds of exploitation and that’s the thing that matters more than anything else too. If you want to make sure your rights are properly protected and you can’t be exploited, it all starts with fully understanding what those rights actually are.
You’ll Know What to Do When Directly Dealing with the Police
It’s usually a good idea to give some thought to the way in which policing might impact your rights. You need to know how police are allowed to treat you and what they’re not allowed to do. If you get arrested for something serious and you need a 3rd degree felony defense attorney, getting them ASAP and ensuring your right to that attorney is respected will be key. You don’t have to talk to the police without one.
Ensure Your Ignorance Can’t be Used Against You
When you’re ignorant and uninformed, you’re easy to exploit and that fact can be used against you. So if you want to make sure that never happens, you should start learning the law and learning your rights as quickly as you possibly can. Not doing so could lead to situations you’ll later regret.
Your legal rights are there for a reason and you should make the most of them. It’s up to you to learn about them in all of their different contexts. So if this is something that you haven’t yet taken the time to do, it’s time for you to change that. For all the reasons discussed above, you won’t regret it.
A key focus of my blog is Health/Wellness. A key component of our personal health is our mental health. A common condition many people grapple with is anxiety. The world isn’t over because you experience it though. The following contributed post is entitled, Dealing With Anxiety, In Creative Ways.
The current situation can cause anxiety in any person, those who are already suffering from it may experience more severe attacks and those who have not suffered from anxiety in the past, the stressful situation can certainly spark something off. Anyone who has experienced anxiety in the past or suffers from it even today knows that when the symptoms appear it is very difficult to function. Poor mental health can affect physical health also. The disturbing thoughts and constant worries can take over our brain and the physical symptoms (like accelerated heartbeat, chest pain, unsettled feeling, headaches) can affect our body. So how do you get back in shape when all this is happening? There are several methods that psychologists recommend to get back to yourself when you are feeling anxious. These techniques can help you control your anxiety, but if you feel that they do not help, you should consult a psychologist to find the right treatment for you. There are also creative ways to feel better.
Smells alight many emotions!
Aromas can tantalise our emotions in many ways. To make us feel sad, to evoke old memories and also…to calm. Lavender is particularly useful and has been used for centuries to calm the body and mind. Who knew our sense of smell could also calm us down when we needed to? As well as lavender, you should also consider eucalyptus or mint oil. You can find essential oils in health food stores and the next time you feel stressed, just burn it in a diffuser or oil burner. Try it at night or spritz some on your pillow.
Visuals to relax
Watching something relaxing can stimulate the relaxation muscle, so to speak! Whether that is watching a traditional spinning top – you may want to look at the Longest Spinning Top for inspiration. Or perhaps a hand fidgeter. You could even become immersed in watching a lava lamp. These techniques offer the mind a distraction, which can help calm; almost as if you are being beckoned into a trance.
Breathing techniques to relieve stress
Many therapists encourage their patients to practice deep breathing techniques. Breathing is an automatic act of survival; and it is also controllable. When you notice that you are flooded with anxious thoughts, using your breathing as a tool for self-calming can be very effective. One expert tells us, “breathe in and count to five, hold your breath and count to 2 and then breathe out and count to 10. When you breathe more out, it gives a message to your nervous system to relax.”
Create a tune?!
Another way to bring yourself back to reality is to start singing! Music after all is the ultimate to calm the mind. When you feel the anxiety gripping your throat and stomach and spreading throughout your body, just start singing something. No matter what it is, just start making a tune. It is a proven method and can be beneficial for those wanting to assist their breathing techniques.
A key focus of my blog is Health/Wellness. Our personal health is something that must be monitored and maintained. It can be challenging at times depending on what’s going on in one’s life at that particular time. The following contributed post is entitled, 8 Ways To Improve Mental Health.
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In the modern business world, with rushed days, meetings, and lunches, you might need to find some time to relax. It’s an age where most entrepreneurial individuals invest as much time as reasonably possible into their future. Following the novel coronavirus pandemic, the strain on companies and small businesses was immense. It was overwhelming for many, thousands of businesses closed, and many more lost their only employment. It’s also been challenging for current business owners and operators trying their level best to keep their company afloat. Most entrepreneurs are used to the stress that comes with managing a business, but when stressful situations last as long as covid did, it changes just about everything. If you feel that your stress levels are causing an issue with your mental health, consider taking some time and working on it. In this article, we’ll discuss eight ways you can use to improve your mental health.
Something you can undoubtedly consider is keeping track of every achievement you accomplish. These achievements can be big or small, expensive or cheap. It’s all about the satisfaction and pride you experience when you reflect on them. These achievements will accumulate, and sooner than later, you’ll understand your journey and enjoy the time you spend on it.
2 Smile More Often
It might just sound cliche, but try smiling a bit; if you’re struggling to get your thoughts and emotions together, constantly remind yourself to smile more and convince yourself that tomorrow holds a better ending. If you think that smiling can’t help your mental health, think again; according to scl health, when you smile, your brain releases small molecules referred to as neuropeptides, which assist with fighting off stress. Other neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins come into consideration.
3 Spend Quality Time With Family
Spending quality time with loved ones is also a critical factor in most individuals’ mental health. This might be because their parents make them feel safe or bring up fond memories. Spending time with family is always a blast, and it’s something many people around the globe can’t experience.
4 Spend Time With Your Pet
Many people found it hard to cope with the loneliness the lockdown transpired to create. But at least for the lucky ones, something as cute as your little furry friend does exist. It’s been proven in various case studies that spending time with an animal pet does reduce stress levels in people rapidly. This is also because of your neurotransmitters, where serotonin and dopamine levels are elevated.
5 Technology Detox
There’s nothing like a tech cleanse for the ultimate relaxation time. Be honest while you’re relaxing and you receive an email for your next deal. Odds are you’ll open it and start working straight away. Take a break from technology and focus your mind elsewhere; you can also use this guide – https://backlightblog.com/how-to-delete-instagram-followers to give your social media detox from any pages or individuals posting negative content.
6 Play Sports
Getting your body active is another great way of reducing stress levels significantly, it’s also because it stimulates your brain’s production of endorphins, these chemicals in your brain are your body’s natural painkillers and mood enhancers. If you start playing sports, it will also take your mind off business and work several times per week. What’s better than being fit and looking your best when you’re out on the beach, that’s right, playing sports will also keep your body in shape.
7 Sleep Well
It has been tested repeatedly; a well-rested mind is much more capable of processing stress, anxiety, anger, happiness, and all other emotions we regularly experience. Make sure you get enough rest between building an empire and remaining a fit, pleasant individual. It is bound to leave you feeling tons better, and in control of every day you take on.
8 Take Some Personal Time
Taking some time for yourself is also crucial on your road to fully taking control of your mental health. By taking time for yourself, you have an opportunity to reflect on everything positive in your life. You also understand what you’ve been through and how much you achieved much better. Allow yourself some rest, and your mind will recover much faster than you can imagine. There are many ways for you to take full advantage of your personal time. Because everyone is unique, not all of these ideas will fit every person. The secret is to find the best one that suits you and gives you the outcome you want – relaxing and recharging. Even if you have to try a few to get the one that clicks with you. If you are a more nature-loving person, going on a hike or bike trail will be right up your alley. If you’re more in the physical connection category, you can explore the many massage therapy programs available. Or even the good old retail therapy where you can still interact with others around you while indulging and rewarding yourself. The point is that you need to do something for yourself. Book out the time, an afternoon a month or even an hour a week. Make the commitment to yourself and stick to it.
Being in control of your mental health isn’t always as easy as it’s made out to be, yet, most individuals still suffer from it. It is a result of our modern rushed lives in business and personal life. You can easily follow these tips to start improving your mental health now.
