Tag: Wellness

Most of us have the capacity to empathize - although, it may be at varying degrees. The ability to recognize and comprehend the mental...

We are defined by our emotions and often we are very quick to emote. Our ability to emote is a gift that nature has...

A study found that even one bad night of sleep can cause people to behave erratically, lose control over their emotions, and react in a way that could offend others. Furthermore, it can trigger a vicious cycle where a person finds it hard to overcome failure, which leads him to behave the same way, repeatedly. This can negatively impact not just a business's profit margins, but also the worker's career and health at large.

Chronic sleep deprivation affects 50 to 70 million Americans. It increases the risk for chronic disease and early death, so it’s important to know the symptoms. Daytime sleepiness is a common sign, especially if you instantly fall asleep while staying still. Poor focus, frequent mistakes, and increased appetite are also likely. Lack of sleep may also bring on mood swings and irritability. Everything will seem so frustrating! Even your immunity will suffer and increase the risk for persistent colds.

Sometimes there are things we feel deep inside us but are often not aware of it superficially. Our repressed emotions can often find weird...

When you enter a weight loss program, make sure you don’t obsess over your weight. Use weighing scales as measuring tools like they are meant to be. They can be inaccurate and cannot measure your progress. They cannot tell about your health and obsessing over just a number may defeat the purpose of your program. Use your scale wisely and don’t let the numbers control you.

A growing teenager needs 8 to 10 hours of sleep to support normal growth and development. During puberty, the sleep hormone melatonin is also released later at night. The internal body clock will want to stay up two hours longer and rise two hours later. But with the early start of high school and extra-curricular activities, 70 percent of teens don’t get enough rest, increasing the risk of poor grades, unhealthy habits, and irritability.

While anger is a completely normal human emotion, reacting angrily to even the slightest of triggers can be a sign of depression. A perpetual state of anger can cause depression, though the reverse can also be true. Because this can get worse over time, it's best to find ways to curb not just one's anger but also the anxiety that often triggers the anger in the first place.

Dieting is a tough challenge. It can make your angry, irritable, tired, and cranky, however attractive the results may be. Craving comfort food, nutrition deficiency, skipping meals, and a low-carb intake can make you extremely moody and emotional. To minimize these effects of dieting, you can tweak your diet plan. Ensure that you get all the required nutrients and don't skip meals. Sometimes, a cheat meal is all you need to lift your mood.

Hugging might seem simple, but it can stop your relationship from falling apart. It increases relaxation and lowers blood pressure, making both people less likely to take out stress on each other. Physical contact also releases oxytocin, a neuropeptide that increases trust and gratitude. A hug is also a chance to disconnect from the outside world and focus on each other. For people with low self-esteem, hugging controls irrational fear and worry.

Feeling irritated and angry is not fun for you or the others. So, it is important to fix it. Finding the source of your irritation and acknowledging it is a start. When you feel irritated, be kind to yourself and convince yourself to believe that you are not that person. Keep your caffeine intake within limits and always find time to do something you love.

Life is full of contradictions. But some contradictions can be good for us. Similarly, a caffeine nap may sound like a funny oxymoron but...

Developing self-confidence is difficult. But, doing a few things to boost your self-worth every day can get you there. Compliment yourself on your achievements and strengths in front of a mirror. Write down a set of realistic goals every day to motivate yourself. Spend time with a friend or talk to them over the phone to feel loved. Turn off your social media notifications to avoid comparing yourself to others. Visualise tasks to reduce stress.

One in every three individuals is part of a step-family. According to the available statistics, 30% of the world’s children are growing up in...

Laughter combats stress, pain, and depression by reducing cortisol levels and releasing feel-good hormone endorphins. It boosts immunity and cardiovascular health and helps control blood pressure. This natural aerobic exercise can burn about 10 to 40 calories per 15-minute session and contributes to overall wellness and health. Try out laughter yoga - the systematic practice of incorporating laughter into daily life.