Jerome Shaw

The occasional bout of stress is something that almost everyone experiences, and it’s not a huge cause for concern. However, when stress becomes part and parcel of your everyday life, it can endanger both your physical and mental health. In such a situation, you need to take notice of certain warning signs that tell you that you are being overwhelmed by stress. But before we get into what those warning signs are, let’s understand what stress is and what happens to your body when you experience it.

Mindfulness is living in the present moment deliberately and non-judgmentally. Although physically you may be present here, we are so used to our quick fixes, hectic routines that we are either preoccupied with our past or worried about the future. When we are in these two time zones we are not in the now moment. We must understand that now is all there is.

Life is tough. There are times when you feel like everything is going against you and the world is a cruel place. However, there are ways through which you can turn around your life. Here are 10 simple things that will help you to turn your life around. Let’s get started:

Everyone knows that exercising regularly can make one physically fit. However, did you know that exercising can contribute immensely to maintaining the state of your mental health as well? In this post, we’ll talk about some of the most vital mental health benefits that you can enjoy by exercising every day. But first, we’ll take a look at why good mental health is important.

Growing up, I can remember having many bouts of depression. For whatever reason, I would feel so hopeless and powerless to my outside circumstances. Having this victim mentality did not help me at school or at home. I ended up visiting many different psychologists and psychiatrists who tried to assess my psyche. I also ended up taking various medications like Stratera and Concerta. I don't wish depression on anyone and I am happy to say I made it through. It was not without difficulty, but it was all worthwhile.

When talking about healthy lifestyle changes to make, most people understand the importance of exercising regularly and eating a well-balanced meal. One aspect of overall health that sometimes gets overlooked is good quality sleep.