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When our nervous system is dysregulated our thoughts become survival based. Our brain uses what’s called “neuroception” to scan the environment for the signs of danger. With a dysregulated nervous system, our neuroception is “off” or faulty. Meaning, we overreact or under-react to external situations based on what’s happening internally. Examples of Faulty Neuroception: misinterpreting…
The fight for women’s suffrage In the United States began with the women’s rights movement in the mid-nineteenth century, between the years 1848-1917. One hundred years ago, women were expected to be wives and mothers, tasked with raising good, moral citizens and keeping comfortable homes. Most women didn’t have careers, with the exception of teachers,…
Why should you always invest in Yourself? Invest in yourself for the future. Undoubtedly the most valuable investment you could ever make is self-investment. Not only does it offer future returns, but frequently provides current satisfaction and personal gain. Failing to invest in personal development will reduce your true potential as well as limit growth…
Whether it’s a relationship, marriage or a new job it is never easy to start over. Where do you even go from here? Back down the ladder instead of almost to the top? Life is full of the unknown and the obstacles are always going to hinder you at some point. It’s how you approach…
Should you pay attention to what your kids are doing on their phone? Many parents say yes. Parents should check their child’s phone use and monitor their internet activity. Above all else, it is the fundamental duty of any responsible parents to protect their children from potential harm. In today’s world checking a child’s phone…
Is weight carrying you through your days? With so much happening in this world many of us turn to overeating because of stress, boredom and anxiety. The weight of our weight can pull us down, it can make us depressed and walk with an image of disgust in ourselves. Weight around the waistline can increase…
The History of Mental Health Awareness Month Mental Health Awareness Month was first celebrated in 1949 and every year after that. It was originally organized by the Mental Health America organization that later became known today as National Mental Health Association. A man named Clifford Whittingham-Beers from Connecticut, who was born in the year 1876…
What is a stay at home mom? For the past 7 years I have been blessed to be able to say my job is a “stay at home mom.” It has been absolutely wonderful and I have enjoyed every moment of it. There have been times of frustration on doing things alone during the days…
Don’t give up When you feel like you want to just throw in the towel and give up… who do you turn to? Suicide is a name that many feel uncomfortable for some to speak on. Suicide is death that is caused by injuring oneself with the intent to die. An attempt is when someone…
They say laughter is the best medicine, right? What does Laughter do to our body? Laughing relaxes the whole body as it relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after laughing. Laughing can boost your immune system and decrease stress hormones as it increases our immune cells to…
We sure live in stressful times compared to decades ago, but why and what has changed? Men and Women across America Are more stressed than ever before. “According to the American Psychological Association’s newly released 2019 survey, “Stress in America.” the average person in America is under at least moderate stress, coming in at 4.9 on…
Have you ever lost a pet? I was that kid in the neighborhood who would round up the strays and hide them in our shed in the backyard. We always have had some kind of animal floating around our home at different points of our childhood. But it wasn’t till I was about 19 years…
We communicate everyday with others. The more effective ways we communicate today are by emailing one another, verbal words, body language and in a spiritual atmosphere. When Covid-19 took over the world in my opinion we lost all communication towards one another. As individuals we were forced to stay away from touch and feel. We…
Is it just me.. Is it just me or is there a revolving stigma on when we should have this timeline of life figured out? Are we wrong for wanting to put our careers first and strive for money and financial success? Maybe you’re planning to become financially stable before starting a family. When we…
How do you deal with your emotions? 24 million Americans and 70 million individuals worldwide suffer from an eating disorder. Do you.. Do you overeat, count your calories, drink lots of water or maybe eat when no one is watching? A eating disorder is a medical illness that disturbs one’s behavior in eating. It…