Category: Overall Health
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Overcoming Inaccurate and Unhelpful Thought Patterns
We all experience negative emotions from time to time. It’s a natural part of the human experience. However, when these emotions become persistent and start to interfere with our daily lives, it’s often due to cognitive distortions – inaccurate and unhelpful thought patterns that can significantly impact our mood and behavior. As someone who has…
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The Best Battery-Powered Tool Platform for 2024
Choosing a battery-powered tool platform is complex. If you’re like me, you accidentally have multiple incompatible battery platforms. While doing some outdoor landscaping (a favorite way to get outdoor exercise), I decided to take a more analytical approach to selecting a battery-powered chainsaw in hopes that I can use the same battery for a future…
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How to Cultivate Flow, Enhancing Performance and Fulfillment
Have you ever been so engrossed in an activity that time seemed to fly by, your self-consciousness melted away, and you felt a profound sense of control and satisfaction? If so, you’ve experienced what psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi calls “flow” – a state of optimal experience that can transform the way we work, create, and live.
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The Power of Positivity: Nurturing a Resilient Mind
In the complex tapestry of human emotions, positivity stands out as a powerful thread capable of transforming our experiences and perceptions. As Andy McKay, the Seattle Mariners’ Assistant General Manager, astutely notes, “The brain remembers our failures more than it remembers our successes. This… dictates that we must be intentional about bombarding our brains with…
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Mastering Change: A Structured Approach to Change Management
Adaptability is key to success. Yet, even when we recognize the need for change, implementing it can be a daunting task. The Prosci change management methodology offers a comprehensive framework to tackle this challenge, breaking down the process into five crucial elements: Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement (ADKAR). Let’s explore how these components work…
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The Myth of Perfection: Why Improvement Should Be Your Goal
We’ve all heard the saying “Practice makes perfect.” But is that really true? Let’s take a closer look at this idea and explore why focusing on improvement, rather than perfection, might be a more realistic and fulfilling approach.
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Understanding Holistic Wellness: A Guide to Total Well-being
In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves focusing on singular aspects of our health. We might hit the gym religiously but neglect our mental health, or excel in our careers while our personal relationships suffer. This is where the concept of holistic wellness comes in – an approach that considers all aspects of a…
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The Chocolate Olympics: Our Premium Global Chocolate Tasting
Combine the excitement of the Olympics with the indulgence of premium global chocolate? Yes, please! We hosted our own Chocolate Olympics, featuring 10 previously untried brands of premium global chocolate, including 7 specialty store finds.
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Religious Exclusivity and Mental Health
Religious beliefs can profoundly impact our mental well-being, and the concept of religious exclusivity is no exception. Let’s explore how the idea that one’s faith is the “only true path” can affect mental health.
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Healthy Eating Habits for Beginners: My Journey to Better Nutrition
For most of my life, I ate what I wanted when I wanted, without thinking about nutrition. The results weren’t pretty: I gained 55 pounds since high school, got diagnosed with sleep apnea and hypertension, and my doctor warned me about pre-diabetes risk. That’s when I knew I needed to develop healthy eating habits.