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Why SELFISHNESS Is An Essential Part Of Recovery

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May 3, 2017
Articles, Featured, Mental Health, Real Talk, Self Care
In discussions about self care, one of the terms that gets thrown around all the time is "self care".  It is commonly toted as this notion that you can make a weekly spa appointment or spend an hour meditating ...

3 Important Self-Care Tips

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February 7, 2017
Real Talk, Self Care
No matter what you do for a living, how big your family is, or how much money you have, there's probably one thing that you don't have enough of: time to take care of yourself. With so much going on in life, fi...

Making Time To Exercise

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January 28, 2017
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The mental health benefits of exercise is indisputable. But finding time to exercise isn't easy, and you might have a million excuses why you can't make time. So here are a few ways you can make the time to exe...

5 New Year’s Resolutions That Can Change The World

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January 2, 2017
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Ask someone what their New Year's Resolutions are, and chances are, you'll get one of a few answers: weight loss, better finances, to live a happier life. But you don't have to stick to the same old resolution....

Where Does Fitness Fit: How Fitness Relates To Social Issues

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December 21, 2016
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Both our blog and our online store are dedicated to spreading awareness of social issues- of talking about the ignored topics. So you might ask yourself, where does fitness fit in? What does exercise have anyth...

5 Fun Activities To Maintain Mental Health

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December 11, 2016
Real Talk, Self Care
You probably already know that exercise is a great natural way to fight things like depression and anxiety. But, you may hate the gym and running. You're not alone. Many people wan to stay active to improve the...

3 Ways To Prepare Yourself For Stressful Times

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November 26, 2016
Real Talk, Self Care
Many people have taken extra precautions to ensure not getting sick before a major event.  You might have loaded yourself up with vitamin C and echinacea while studying for a big exam in university. Or maybe yo...

A Powerful Message Of Motivation In 60 Seconds

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November 20, 2016
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Human Postcards is an ongoing series of 60 second video portraits, capturing the inspirational and often powerful messages of everyday people from around the world. Their short film, JAKE, was featured in the 2...

Lessons In Happiness From A Toddler

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November 7, 2016
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You could never really call me a happy person. Like anyone, I have my happy moments. But I've often just gone through life with a neutral expression- not really overly happy or sad. The past year or so, that's ...

Self-Care is About More Than Just a Spa Treatment

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November 1, 2016
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"The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself. " – Steve Maraboli "Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anyth...
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