Mental health needs to be treated as being as significant as physical health. We go to the gym to take care of our bodies, how about pouring into our mental health daily. Find resources on meditation, prayer and positivity under this category!
Cortisol is a glucocorticoid hormone influencing energy and our sleep and wake cycle. Melatonin causes people to fall asleep, and cortisol wakes them up in the morning. However, when circadian rhythms are off, high levels of caffeine are consumed, vitamins are depleted, abuse occurs, or even just an extensive amount of stress can cause elevated…
Getting out of debt with this method works like this: You make a list of your existing debt and sort them through the highest interest rates to the smallest. Pay off debt faster by setting aside extra money to pay off your debt on the highest interest rate. Make minimum payments on the rest of…
You know you’re a people pleaser if you always suppress your needs and desires to put others ahead of you. While you may interpret this attitude as kindness, it reeks of people-pleasing, and it’s not healthy. You must learn to set boundaries and let everyone around you know what’s okay and what’s not. Setting boundaries…
There’s no denying it. Meal planning takes work. And when you are on a strict budget and want to make healthy meals for your family, meal planning may seem daunting. But creating a healthy meal plan your family will love is possible, even when your funds are limited. The key is to combine concepts of…
There are three main types of parenting authoritative, authoritarian and permissive. I have another article on permissive parenting and this article will cover the pros and cons of authoritative parenting as well as research that supports its effectiveness. Dealing with the same vicious cycles of getting frustrated at your child for not listening and not…
Many people don’t realize they have the power to make healthy choices that can add years to their lives. Most of us have at least one or two bad habits that keep us from a healthy lifestyle habits. Making minor adjustments in your lifestyle can dramatically improve your health and increase your chances of living…
