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5 Positive Lessons Anxiety Taught Me for the Better
I assume that if you find yourself reading this, you too must be a perpetual optimist always seeking to find the lesson in every battle you face. I first experienced anxiety a little over a year ago. I was going through a LOT of transitional phases in my life and it all seemed to come to a boiling point. Since that period of my life, I have reflected, grown, and made positive lifestyle changes that have helped me for the better. As a mother, a generally head-strong individual, a Christian, and a person in overall great physical health, I felt guilty for experiencing this. If this is YOU, please know…
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6 Things You Need For the Ultimate At-Home Spa Day
Why is self-care such a trending topic today? According to a study done by the APA published in 2011, “One in four women admit they are not doing enough when it comes to managing stress while only 17 percent of men feel this way.” So, you ask – what is the obsession with self-care? My opinion is that women today, ten years later, are truly evolving into these amazing, well-balanced, self-assured beings. We are taking care of our mental health and realizing self-care goes well beyond a child-free grocery store trip or going for a walk through your neighborhood. It is recognizing that you are not just a human that…