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8 Strategies To Stop Procrastinating
8 Strategies To Stop Procrastinating

While it is comforting to hear that you are not the only person who procrastinates and that you can't be labeled lazy for doing it, you should know that giving in to this impulse can have severe consequences. Even minor incidents of procrastination can make you feel guilt-ridden and ashamed. This feeling can lead to reduced productivity and cause you to miss out on achieving your goals. If procrastination continues, it can diminish your motivation and make you disillusioned with your work, leading to depression and even job loss in severe cases.

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Wellness, Self ImprovementPiran ZarifianProcrastinate, Organizing, To-do list, lazinessComment
How to Monitor and Limit Your Kids’ Screen Time
How to Monitor and Limit Your Kids’ Screen Time

it’s a bit tricky to analyze how much time in front of a screen is acceptable because children can really learn from educational programs on their devices. Though the research on kids’ screen time is still a bit limited, the general rule of thumb is that children under 18 months shouldn’t have any screen time beyond video chatting with family.

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Parenting, WellnessHayley Armstrongparenthood, screentime, iPhone, ipad, kids, children, apple, googleComment
5 Foods That Improve Brainpower
5 Foods That Improve Brainpower

Cognitive impairment can range from mild to severe. In cases of mild impairment, people may begin to notice changes in cognitive functions, but they still may do their everyday activities. Extreme levels of cognitive decline may lead to losing the ability to understand the meaning or importance of things and losing the ability to talk or write, resulting in the inability to live independently.

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WellnessPiran Zarifianmental health, Mental Wellness, brainpower, cognitive decline, improved brainpower, omega-3, fatty acidsComment
5 Effective Ways to Stop the Stress Cycle
5 Effective Ways to Stop the Stress Cycle

A stressful part of feeling stressed is the time it takes to feel less stressed. How’s that for irony? But like the best things in life, when we prioritize completing the Stress Cycle, we can feel immediate positive impacts, and the effects of prolonged stress can be reversed before we go into full-blown burnout. Here are the five most effective ways to stop the Stress Cycle and come back from the edge of burnout in my personal experience.

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WellnessLindsay RecknellBurnout, Stress, Stress Cycle, mental healthComment
How Massage Can Help With Depression, Anxiety & Stress
How Massage Can Help With Depression, Anxiety & Stress

According to The American Institute of Stress, about 77% of people experience stress that affects their physical health. While a good massage session can open up all the knots in your body, it can provide various other physical and mental benefits. Nurturing touch can help fulfill the need for human connection, such as the soothing one we experience at birth.

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WellnessPiran ZarifianMassage, Stress, Depression, dopamine, AnxietyComment
5 Tips for Better Sleep
5 Tips for Better Sleep

Many adults are not getting enough sleep. It could be due to external factors such as school, work, or a newborn baby. It could also be due to internal factors such as stress, anxiety, and depression. Whatever the reason may be, it is absolutely imperative that you take the necessary measures to improve your sleep. Here are a few tips.

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Health, WellnessPiran ZarifianSleep, Immune System, Depression, Anxiety, Weight Loss, Weight Management, Emotional WellnessComment
How Pets Can Affect Your Mental & Physical Health
How Pets Can Affect Your Mental & Physical Health

Having a pet leads to developing a series of healthy habits, including getting up early in the morning, spending time in nature, and physical activity. For example, dogs will need to be walked multiple times a day. In addition to that, one of the greatest joys of having a pet in your life is playtime.

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WellnessPiran ZarifianPets, National Love Your Pet Day, Pet Lovers, Physical Health, mental health, Mental Wellness, Depression, Anxiety, Lower Blood PressureComment
What Is Forest Bathing?
What Is Forest Bathing?

Shinrin-yoku or Forrest bathing is the art of connecting with nature. It starts by picking out your spot. It would be best if you left all your electronics behind. Then you begin with an easy stroll into nature. The trick is to open all five senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. Using your senses, you can really connect with nature and be at one with it. Go where you feel like going. Move about freely and let yourself wander.

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WellnessPiran ZarifianMental Wellness, Mental Health, Forest Bathing, Mindfulness, Meditation, NatureComment