We all deal with everyday stressors, but for people with anxiety disorders, fear and worry can linger even without an obvious cause.
Anxiety disorders are common in the U.S., with a recent national study showing that nearly one in five American adults had experienced one within the past year. Some people try to self-medicate anxiety with alcohol. However, this approach doesn’t work in the long term.
Read MoreIn today’s fast-moving world, stress often seems like an inevitable part of life. However, understanding its roots and implementing effective management strategies can profoundly enhance overall well-being. This guide aims to illuminate the path to identifying stressors and offers a roadmap to managing them, paving the way for a healthier, more balanced life.
Read MoreThe term midlife crisis often has a negative connotation. However, it really just means you’ve reached a crossroads, you’re feeling a little burned out, and it’s time for a change. And it doesn’t have to be anything major either. You can make small changes in life to improve that feeling and recharge. Consider these simple tips from Bottoms Up! Yoga to help you start recovering from burnout.
Read MoreLife is full of transitional periods. As you enter a new transitional period, there is no better time to think about your current habits and alter them to fit a healthier lifestyle.
Read MoreThere’s an unfortunate belief that self-care has to be expensive and requires a week away from home. The truth is far different, and many forms of self-care are readily available, affordable, and won’t take up all of your time. Today’s tips are brought to you by Bottoms Up! Yoga.
Read More2020 was an incredible year. That may be an interesting way to describe the year since it typically carries a positive connotation but, it truly has been an unbelievable year. There have been endless circumstances that simply were out of our control. When the pandemic hit, we suddenly had to shift our daily routines and make extraordinary changes to our lives. Many of us lost our jobs and some lost loved ones. Social gatherings and events were canceled, communities fell apart, and the only time we felt safe was in our own solitude.
Read More2020 was an incredible year. That may be an interesting way to describe the year since it typically carries a positive connotation but, it truly has been an unbelievable year. There have been endless circumstances that simply were out of our control. When the pandemic hit, we suddenly had to shift our daily routines and make extraordinary changes to our lives. Many of us lost our jobs and some lost loved ones. Social gatherings and events were canceled, communities fell apart, and the only time we felt safe was in our own solitude.
Read MoreMany people have come to me asking how I stay so positive, even with a chronic illness. I will be honest, it isn't easy. And there are some days I am so sad and the negativity kicks in. But when I started to realize most of my days were turning into that negative, dark place, I knew I had to change.
Read MoreYou ever sit back and wonder what your purpose is? Like why are you here and what should you be doing? I spent most of my life thinking this. I feel like when we are in school, we are rushed to decide what we want to be when we grow up. We graduate high school and then have to head right to college, pick a degree and that is that.
Read MoreAh, that feeling of starting over. From scratch. It's a bit scary, but also exciting. This past year was filled with lots of new beginnings, stepping out of comfort zones and starting over. That feeling of uncertainty each and every day not only made me sick to my stomach but eager and anxious to see where this new life was going to take me.
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