Tag: wellbeing
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December Holiday Stress and Wellbeing
December Holiday Stress and Wellbeing During the month of December, many cultures and religious traditions celebrate holidays which revolve around social gatherings and family get togethers. The holiday season can elicit a sense of stress in people. Holiday stress can affect our wellbeing. Let’s explore further. Statistics, Please Data, evidence, and facts drive me. But… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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Mental Wellbeing and the DMN
Mental Wellbeing and the DMN (Default Mode Network) The Default Mode Network (DMN) and Mental Wellbeing Today’s post focuses on an aspect of the human brain, the Default Mode Network. You will not find this network in one structure of the brain. As its name implies, the Default Mode Network straddles many areas of the… Read more
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Neuroplasticity and Mental Wellbeing
Neuroplasticity and Mental Wellbeing Neuroplasticity can lead to mental wellbeing and allow us to enjoy life. Let’s explore how. Neuroplasticity Defined Neuroplasticity or neural plasticity allows the human brain to be altered structurally and biochemically and electrically. The ability of our brains to change physiologically translates to the ability of a human being to modify… Read more
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Dental Hygiene and Mental Wellbeing
Dental Hygiene and Mental Wellbeing Dental hygiene and emotional self-care both require attention on the road to mental wellbeing. A person cannot neglect one and hope to achieve mental wellbeing. Let’s explore further. Dental Hygiene Defined Dental hygiene can be defined as care of one’s teeth and associated structures. A more comprehensive term is oral… Read more