Sometimes, you just want to let loose and get away from people. Away from the noise, the drama, the endless cacophony of troubles, trivialities, controversies and just everything. Read more
Getting Away from People
How To Survive The Menopause
The menopause is something us women have to bear; it’s a sort of female rite of passage. Some of us find the “change of life” problematic and havoc-making as our hormones go into free-fall, whilst others just breeze through it without a care. So, what can we expect from the menopause and how can we cope when it arrives? Read more
The Art of Saying You’re Sorry: How to Apologize
Wouldn’t it be a wonderful world if we never had to apologize for anything? Unfortunately, the world is full of hurt feelings, broken friendships, and missed opportunities to rebuild relationships. If you’ve wronged someone else or hurt their feelings, issuing a heartfelt apology is the best way to get your relationship back on track. Read more
This Wristwatch Comes with a Nicotine Injection System
It’s 5:05 pm and you begin to feel a slight tightening of your chest. You are inside a crowded chrome elevator with about 15 other people. Everybody’s tired and just want to go home. “Ding!” the elevator bell makes a sound and you’re now on the 30th floor. You stare at the glowing numbers of the elevator panel and every number below 30 seems to have a yellowish glow on them. You sigh and you feel your chest pound again. The elevator hums and moves down after the red headed woman in front of you gets off. You look at your wrist watch and it’s 5:06. Thoughts about the difference between comfort and discomfort make a bead of sweat fall from your brow. In your mind, you’re thinking of the pleasure of getting a drag. Read more
Four Ways Rising Early Can Benefit You
As a student, I could not wait to sleep in on weekends. High school started before 7:15 and sleeping in was a privilege. In college, I had a 5:45AM nanny job to get to and classes from 9:10 on. After graduation, I started a work from home job with no scheduled hours, which meant that an alarm clock no longer had any place in my life – finally! So why, with a freelance career, have I decided to go back to getting up early? Read more
Spiritual Health is Physical Health
Tips For Meditation
When done correctly, meditation can be a way of dealing with stress, anxiety, or to simply relax. Practicing meditation regularly can help to increase concentration, and bring a general feeling of happiness for oneself. Several scientific studies have yielded results, suggesting that frequent meditation can help strengthen our immune systems, reduce blood pressure, and keep hormone levels stable. Read more
5 Rules for a Better Night Sleep
Sleep is one of the most important factors that influence human health, mood and the state of well being in general. Nevertheless, about a third of the world’s population complains about issues like sleep quality or insufficient hours of sleep. Here are a few rules that will help get rid of insomnia and improve the quality of your sleep: Read more
How to Use Affirmations for Self Improvement
General Hypertension Coping Tips
Again, I wish to start with the disclaimer that I am not a doctor. I am simply sharing my personal experience in dealing with my own hypertension without the need for prescription drugs. If you have a problem with your blood pressure, your first step to deal with it is to see your doctor. Read more