Feelings of anxiety are difficult to handle. In the best case, you have a knot in your stomach and in the worst case your anxiety reaches a level that it becomes paralyzing. Stress and anxiety often go hand in hand and you should not feel ashamed to experience either of them. Your health is important and if you suffer from a level of anxiety that it negatively affects your life, you should consult a doctor you trust about it and…
There is something about autumn and the change of seasons that is very close to my heart, and I’m not the only one! A lot of people love autumn and there are many great things about this season that make it so wonderful: 1. Cooler weather After the summer months I really appreciate the cooler weather again. I just love the change of seasons and the changes in weather and landscape that you get to experience during the course of…
When I was a teenager I tried listening to an audio book once or twice and I remember that I absolutely could not stand it, on both occasions. And I stuck with that belief for several years. Audio books just were not for me – that’s what I always thought. And then, only a while back I found out how very wrong I was! What I did not know back then is that it makes a whole lot of a…
Sometimes we get angry. Sometimes we don’t. The important thing about anger is the question how you deal with it and how you express it. If you are not constantly angry, or make the people around you suffer, chances are your anger is in the normal range and nothing too unusual. It is a good idea to deal with the anger face on, express it and then let it go. Here are 7 tips on how to deal with it…
For some people finding the motivation to exercise is extremely difficult. Not everyone has a natural liking for sports and the less sports you are involved with, the harder it is to get going and start to exercise in general. Here are 7 tips on how to establish an exercise routine for people who are not the born athletes and gym fanatics. 1. Start slowly Take small steps in the beginning. You know it is hard to start exercising but…
Our home is our ultimate safe haven. There is nothing more cozy than getting comfortable at home after a long day of work or school.There are many ways to relax, but here are 25 ideas on activities that help you unwind when you spend time at home: Take a bath or hot shower Listen to your favorite music and sing along if you want Light some candles Cook something delicious Bake a cake or some cookies Take a nap Cuddle…
I love books and reading. A lot, actually. Maybe you feel the same about books, maybe you don’t. But I want to give you some inspiration to read more and share with you, why reading matters to me and what benefits there are, if you make the time to read a book yourself. 1. You learn something new Reading increases your knowledge. There are books about anything you can possibly imagine, both fiction and non-fiction. I don’t know about you,…
It is time to take a break and focus. Really focus on the here and now. Take a deep breath and let go of the past or even of what happened just an hour ago. Do not think about the future, either. Stop worrying. Just become aware of this present moment and enjoy it. Appreciate every moment of your day and savor even the small things. The more you focus on the present, the less stressed out you will feel. Do…
Even if you do not have an entire day or evening to relax, there is often a possibility to find a moment to unwind and let go of all the stress you are feeling. Looking for a smaller time window is often easier and you can even schedule in a break, if your free time is limited. Just make relaxation a priority especially in times when you have the least time for yourself. Even with a huge to-do list in…
Communication is key when it comes to all of our relationships. Only when we learn to really communicate with others, we can understand them better and learn from our relationships. Our brain is a social organ and only the interaction with others enables us to really thrive as social beings and grow on a personal level. We communicate in a variety of different ways. What I want to focus on here is mostly our verbal communication in person and the body…
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