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Both Sides for A Healthy World

Both Sides for A Healthy World Every issue can be approached from more than one perspective. Let’s explore both sides for a healthy world. Healthy Thinking That’s an audacious topic heading for a short blog post, you say? Sure is. I am not beyond challenges. So, let’s dive in. What constitutes healthy thinking in my

A Sense of Identity Affects Our Wellbeing

A Sense of Identity Affects Our Wellbeing Our sense of identity affects our wellbeing and the wellbeing of our community. Let’s explore. What Is Identity A sense of identity is necessarily influenced by a sense of self. Let me make a distinction between sense of self and sense of identity. Sense of Identity A person’s

Holidays and Mental Wellbeing

Holidays and Mental Wellbeing I have previously touched on the topic of holidays and mental wellbeing. With the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, I invite you to consider the topic again. Consider how holidays impact your self-care routines and your gratitude for the life you have. Today’s post is deliberately brief. I ask everyone to contemplate

Mental Wellbeing in May 2025

Mental Wellbeing in May 2025 Mother’s Day falls on May 11, 2025. May 2025 is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s explore resources to help you and your community maintain mental wellbeing in May 2025. Why Community Mental Wellbeing Matters Mental wellbeing is important for everyone. Each member of our

Work, Stress, and May Day

Work, Stress, and May Day Workplace stress can affect your health. Let’s explore work, stress, and May Day. What Is May Day May Day commemorates workers and the history of modern-day workers to transcend struggles and gain rights. May 1 is commonly known as May Day. May Day is commonly known as International Workers’ Day.

Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month May 2025 is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s review resources for cultivating awareness for mental wellbeing. Whose Mental Health? Mental health matters for everyone. Segments of the population may be ignored when we speak of mental health. Groups of people may be less likely to access mental health services. Certain groups

Mental Wellbeing During Holidays April 2025

Mental Wellbeing During Holidays April 2025 I missed the end of Ramadhan in March 2025. I apologize to all those who ended their fasting with a celebration. I have chosen to pause the blog post for Easter and Passover. Easter falls on April 20, 2025, for Orthodox Christians and Christians who do not use the

Empathy Contributes to Wellbeing

Empathy Contributes to Wellbeing Wellbeing and empathy are linked. Let’s explore how empathy contributes to wellbeing. Empathy Defined Empathy is the ability to appreciate the perspective of someone else, to imagine standing in someone’s shoes and to understand what they may be feeling and thinking. Take a moment to reflect on that statement. Empathy requires

Earth Day and Arbor Day

Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Wellbeing April 22, 2025, is Earth Day. April 25, 2025, is Arbor Day. Today’s post will be brief, providing you with resources to explore. Remember to go out in nature to foster your connection with Mother Earth, for your wellbeing and the wellbeing of Mother Earth. Plan to take care

Colorectal Cancer and Wellbeing

Colorectal Cancer and Wellbeing March is colorectal cancer month. Receiving a diagnosis of colorectal cancer can affect a person’s wellbeing and affect the wellbeing of their partner, their siblings, their children, their friends, their co-workers, and their neighbour’s. Let’s discuss colorectal cancer and wellbeing. What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer is cancer that is present

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