What can you do for yourself today? What would make you happy? Sometimes life gets very busy and you might even feel guilty to take some “me” time or it seems wrong to choose to be alone for an hour or two and just do your thing. It is often in the times that we would need it most, that it seems impossible to make time for yourself. But I actually think that everyone benefits from a time out that you claim…
Some people seem to be happy all the time. They are really optimistic and positive. The negativity that often spreads around us does not seem to affect them and they seem more content with themselves and the world. So how do they do it? How can you too become a glass half full kind of person? I want to share eight tips with you on how to be more positive. Surround yourself with positive people This is something that might be a…
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…
We are all afraid of something. Whether it is a real or imagined threat or the fear is justified or not, you need to acknowledge it is there and rationalize it in your head. Our fears tell us a lot about ourselves, and we can use our fears to our advantage. What we cannot do is completely give in to our fears and get scared of life itself. Because if we let our fears rule our life, we cannot enjoy life, be…
Sometimes life can be pretty stressful. We rush through our days and make tons of decisions on a daily basis that affect our lives and well-being. Especially for those on a budget, grocery shopping can be another source of problems. Whether you buy unhealthy foods, think you cannot afford the good stuff; you overspend on groceries at the beginning of the month and have not much left to buy food in the last days; or you impulse buy fast food -there is a…
Whether you are an early bird or struggle to get up every morning, if you start your morning right and establish a morning routine that works for you, you can actually enjoy your mornings more. So how do you achieve that? Get up earlier We are always looking to find more time during our day and you can find some well-deserved ”me time” and relaxation right away in the morning, if you remind yourself of it and plan for it. So setting up…
Some mornings it is really hard to get out of bed. Whenever you did not sleep well through the night, the sound of your alarm seems even more awful to you than normal and chances are you feel exhausted and tired all day long. So why is it that some people sleep like babies and you toss and turn all night? If you like, you can read all about my 15 tips to improve your sleep in this article. If you suffer from ongoing insomnia…
We all have bad days, whether some people like to admit it or not. What matters is that you learn how to get over a bad day. Because it is just a bad day you have, not a bad life! It is alright to have a bad day and feel sorry for yourself for a while, but sometimes it is important to remember that (as long as you and your loved ones are healthy, you are not in danger for your…
Life is stressful but it does not always have to be as stressful as we make it. Establish a routine that enables you to take the stress out of your evenings and make it one that actually works for you. If it doesn’t seem to fit your lifestyle, be open to make adjustments to your plans. And don’t worry about it. Every day is different and that is what makes life interesting. I have collected some ideas for you that…
Every day we spend at work in the office there is usually a designated lunch break that we can count on. To make sure you really feel refreshed after your midday break, and to make the most out of your lunch break, there are certain things you should watch out for. My number one recommendation to have a great break is to not stay put at your desk. This is probably something you realize shortly into your work life but…
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