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Music for a Better Life

Music for a Better Life Music is sometimes called the universal language. Regardless of a person’s primary language, the vibrations in music can stir us, elicit similar reactions in people who speak different languages. Music can unite us and unity is what we need in this world, a world of the human race. Let’s explore

Gratitude and Wellbeing for All

Gratitude and Wellbeing for All The wellbeing of a person is not experienced in a vacuum. Thus, the relevance of gratitude. Let’s explore gratitude and wellbeing for all. Gratitude Contributes to Happiness The literature supports a relationship between gratitude and one’s happiness. Gratitude infuses us with positive thoughts about our life. Gratitude can make us

Natural Disasters and Mental Wellbeing

Natural Disasters and Mental Wellbeing Here is the Northeastern United States we are experiencing a drought. This is not a joke. There are drought conditions in parts of the Northeastern United States. Let’s explore the intersection of natural disasters and mental wellbeing. Disasters Affect Us All According to the National Weather Services, some areas of

Mental Wellbeing through Awareness

Mental Wellbeing through Awareness Wellbeing and mental wellbeing have been the topics of previous posts. What has not been explored is the awareness required to prioritize wellbeing. Let’s explore mental wellbeing through awareness. Awareness and Mental Wellbeing In order to address mental wellbeing, a person needs an awareness of the concept of mental wellbeing. This

Wellbeing through Deliberate Actions

Wellbeing through Deliberate Actions In previous posts, wellbeing has been explored and interventions to achieve wellbeing have been discussed. Wellbeing is a process and not an outcome. Let’s explore wellbeing through deliberate actions. Actions to Promote Wellbeing Many actions promote wellbeing. Showering regularly. Eating healthy foods. Spending time with friends. Expressing oneself artistically. Exercising. Being

Mental Wellbeing Across Your Lifetime

Mental Wellbeing Across Your Lifetime Mental wellbeing is attainable across your lifetime. Let’s explore further. What Does It Mean to Have Mental Wellbeing Mental wellbeing is not an outcome just a life is not an outcome. Life is a process. Working towards mental wellbeing is a process. Mental wellbeing is not an outcome. Repeat this

Dietary Intake, Dietary Habits, and Mental Wellbeing

Dietary Intake, Dietary Habits, and Mental Wellbeing Food, our dietary habits, and our dietary intake, affect our mental wellbeing. Let’s explore further. How Does Food Affect Our Mental Wellbeing? The relationship between food and mental wellbeing is not unidirectional. Food intake affects mental wellbeing and mental wellbeing affects food intake. Recall a day when you

Seasonal Affective Disorder and Mental Wellbeing

Seasonal Affective Disorder and Mental Wellbeing Here, in the Northeastern United States and Northeastern Canada, Fall has arrived and Winter is approaching, with the anticipation of cold and snowy weather. Let’s talk about seasonal affective disorder and mental wellbeing. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal affective disorder refers to depressive disorders which occur for some

Mental Wellbeing Through Breast Cancer Awareness

Mental Wellbeing Through Breast Cancer Awareness October 2024 is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today’s post is brief and concise. Make a point of checking your breasts for lumps and consult your medical treatment team about being screened for breast cancer. Whether you are genetically a man (born male) or a woman (born female), take the

Autumn Wellbeing: Planning for Winter and Daylight Savings Time

Autumn Wellbeing: Planning for Winter and Daylight Savings Time In the Northeast, Autumn has begun and Winter is on the horizon. November 3, 2024, is the date we change our clocks back, in most states in the USA and in many Canadian provinces. Despite the call to end Daylight Savings Time, there is no consensus

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