• Handling Stress This Christmas Season

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    I love Christmas time. I love the decorations and the music. I love the hustle and bustle of shopping. Now, with that said Sandpoint Idaho is a very laid back sleepy little town. Sooooo MY hustle and bustle is very tame compared to California. THAT, my friend is SOME bustle in my hustle. I used to go Black Friday shopping every year. I even talked my daughter Selena into a (I do mean A) Black Friday 3 am shopping day. She hated every. single. second. You can NOT bribe, pay, entice, or cajole that girl to a Black Friday shopping trip NO MATTER how good the sale is.  (Pfffftttt is she really my DAUGHTER??!) As usual the squirrels got me going off in another direction. WELL, technically Selena does feel stressed shopping in crowds so it’s not too far off-topic.  (Whew that was a quick save!) I have a couple of ideas to help with Holiday Stress. Let’s start with a super easy one. A long hot soak in a bath. Add some Christmas bath salts. Maybe a glass of wine. Soft music. Whooooa I might just fall asleep thinking about this one. Tip Number One Mediation. I know what…

  • Six Signs That You Are Mentally Healthy

    It’s getting harder to stay calm in our world. The pressure of constant stress affects our reactions, sometimes we behave inappropriately, get hysterical, yell at children… Quite reasonably, the thought may creep in – is everything alright with me? If a lot of stress has just rolled over you lately, then you can take a break from it and have fun at home lying on the couch by visiting Bizzo Casino. Below are the markers of a mentally healthy person. If you can confidently say that you have them, relax – you are mentally healthy. Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence Self—esteem is an aspect that is talked about so much that it can be considered something of a cliche. But in fact, this is the key to mental and emotional health. Indeed, without this component, it is difficult to remain stable and feel confident when faced with the challenges of everyday life. Good self-esteem includes a positive perception of yourself and an adequate assessment of who you are. As well as the ability to treat other people with respect, the ability to listen, and prioritize. Psychological Flexibility To a large extent, being mentally healthy means adapting to changing life situations. It’s easy to…

  • Helpful Steps To Take To Deal With Trauma

    Trauma is something that no one wants to go through, yet it’s an experience that many have to go through unwillingly. Many of us will experience trauma within our lifetime. Whether that’s the death of someone you love, experiencing domestic violence, abuse, or an accident that caused a lot of mental trauma. With that being said, the process of trauma is something that everyone can struggle to cope with. Here are some helpful steps that might help you or a loved one, deal with trauma properly. Unbottle and embrace the emotions When it comes to trauma, there’s a lot of emotion fuelled by this mental illness. It’s something that shouldn’t be bottled up or pushed out of sight and out of mind. Why? Well, eventually, those bottled-up emotions are going to start seeping out and infecting many facets of your life. Over time, it can have an impact on your life experiences and everything you do during that time. The last thing you want is for that trauma to take away any more of your life and time than it already has done. Unbottle those emotions and embrace them. You may want to unscrew that lid slowly, letting out a…

  • The Benefits of Walking

    Exercise has become popular over the past few years. There are many ways people are keeping fit. Walking, however, isn’t the first choice amongst Americans. Your selection of physical activities doesn’t have to be for long periods or intense, for you to benefit from it. Walking for thirty minutes a day carries plenty of advantages that contribute to your holistic well-being. Let’s look at a few of the benefits you can gain from this exercise: Weight Loss Walking might seem like a tedious movement with no real benefit. Losing weight is possible if you are intentional about your exercise and walk about 45 minutes a few days a week. The frequency, duration, and intensity of your walking will determine how many calories you burn. Improves the Health of Your Heart When you engage in a routine of walking, your heart’s efficiency level will improve and become stronger. This will result in more oxygen and nutrients being delivered to all your organs. Improves other Health Conditions Walking not only helps your heart but can also help with reducing bad cholesterol, assist with your diabetes, and aid in lowering your blood pressure. Boosts your Immune System It has been proven that those…