Self Care & Living Well Archives

Goodbye Sleepless Nights: 12 Simple Tricks for a Better Night’s Sleep

February 20, 2023

Getting a good night’s sleep is incredibly important, but for most, it’s a difficult thing to do. Whether you’re feeling stressed, overworked, or simply struggling to fall asleep at night, many different things can stop you from getting the 7-8 hours you need. Insomnia is a frustrating thing to deal with, whether you experience chronic insomnia or occasional sleepless nights. Treatment may depend on how severe your insomnia is, but there are some things you …

How to Stop Overthinking: It’s Not as Difficult as You Think

October 14, 2022October 6, 2022

In our fast-paced, constantly-connected world, it’s easy to get caught up in the habit of overthinking. We can overthink everything from what we wear to what we’re going to say in a meeting. And while there’s nothing wrong with being prepared, overthinking can lead to anxiety and even paralysis. Another problem with overthinking is that it often leads us to focus on the negative. We worry about what could go wrong instead of what could …

The Best Pre-Workout For Women

June 28, 2022

Finding the best pre-workout for women can be a challenge. The main problem people have is choosing the one that fits their needs. Understanding the benefits of a pre-workout supplement can help you reach your fitness goals while giving you the endurance you need. Taking these supplements has many benefits, and you must get the correct information before making the right decision. No one likes being disappointed in their purchase, and the same goes for …

How Playing the Piano Can Help with Your Mental Health

May 2, 2022March 18, 2022

Playing the piano isn’t just relaxing and entertaining; it plays a crucial part in your mental health. For years, playing the piano has been associated with both physical and mental health benefits. Piano has been an escape from stress, anxiety, overthinking, depression, and stress. Learning piano can be easy if you choose to take the best online piano lessons. Mental health is the emotional, social, and emotional well-being of an individual. This state affects how an …

Dumbbell Exercises: 12 of the Best You Can Do at Home

April 4, 2022February 2, 2022

If you’re stuck at home and looking for ways to work out, these 12 dumbbell exercises might be exactly what you need! For years, there has been a debate over free-weight King between the barbell and the dumbbell. However, it would be criminal to sleep on the dumbbell’s benefits and versatility for free-weight exercises. If the aim is to build muscle mass, facilitate fat loss, or increase body strength, dumbbell exercises check every box while …

10 Awesome Life Goals to Set and Achieve

April 4, 2022December 13, 2021

Nowadays, society is all about achieving and succeeding. As a result, there’s tons of pressure to accomplish life goals, big and small, in everything from finances to personal growth. Amid all of this demand for success causing people to leave their jobs, it’s essential to take some time and try to figure out what you want. Your life goals should reflect who you want to be and how you want to live your life. This …

What’s the Difference Between Envy vs. Jealousy (And How to Overcome It)

April 4, 2022November 3, 2021

What is the difference between envy vs. jealousy? Envy and jealousy are feelings we experience when we want something we don’t have. More money. A promotion at work. A bigger house. Envy and jealousy can be destructive and can prevent us from achieving happiness. However, we can overcome it by understanding what they are and what they push us to do. Envy and jealousy are two emotions that many of us experience. They are different …

7 Ways to Look After Your Mental Health During the Pandemic

April 4, 2022February 8, 2021

This post is written by Em of “Love, Em“ The pandemic is draining for everyone. With health and key workers working around the clock and people stuck inside for the next few months, it’s a hard time for everyone. Mental health is an important subject, especially when facing something so unknown. If you’re struggling to cope in this strange time, here are some little self-care tips to improve your mental health during the pandemic! Why …

8 Ways to Save Money on Self-Care

April 4, 2022April 1, 2020

Many of us suffer from something called imposter syndrome. What does that mean? Basically, we feel like a fraud because we appear to have it all together. However, the reality is that in our heads we feel like we fall way short of that. How do we overcome imposter syndrome? What kind of process will help? I have good news! That’s what we’re going to talk about in today’s post. It’s all about self-care. Self-care, …

Why You Should Support Eco-Friendly Restaurants

April 4, 2022January 13, 2020

There’s been a lot of discussion recently about whether restaurants, cafés and other places that serve food should be doing more to reduce their carbon footprint. The plastic waste crisis is very much real, and restaurants are starting to feel the pressure to switch to eco-friendly packaging. Single-use plastics such as disposable straws, grocery bags, take-out cups or containers, and water bottles are already banned in many cites and countries. And there are many more …

Can’t Sleep? Advice for Beating Sleeping Problems

April 4, 2022May 8, 2019

Sleeping is one of my favourite things to do. Even though beating my sleeping problems is something I’ve struggled with for most of my adult life. As a high school and university student, my insomnia got to be so bad that I almost failed an 8 a.m. class or two. Although things are better for me now, my sleeping problems still reappear every couple of months. Like they have been lately. (I think I jinxed …