self care

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Internet Addiction- The new Digital Drug
Some health practitioners have compared internet addiction to the same high that’s experienced by cocaine users after a hit. Yes it’s that serious. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see someone glued to their phone in public places such as bus stop, and even in public transport. The internet and in particular social media has made many people slaves to their mobile phones. The problem is so bad that some people find it difficult to go for a few minutes without looking at their notifications or keeping up with the latest stories making rounds on the internet.
By Andrew Goodluck6 years ago in Longevity
Unpopular Opinion: Being Busy Isn't Something To Be Proud Of
It’s 2020 and we all have our own goals, dreams and things we wish to achieve, and of course, big dreams require hard work. However, when we start to view “being busy” as a part of who we are and how we identify ourselves, we’re losing sight of the big picture.
By Laura Odegard6 years ago in Longevity
MAN!!!
Recently, I discovered something about myself. I can't stick to walls like Spiderman. I can't fly like Superman. I don't even live in a cave like Batman. I have a huge weakness. It is my Kryptonite. I don't think that any other man has this quality. It is not a super strength. It is a super weakness.
By Maurice Bernier6 years ago in Longevity
Science Says Reading Can Improve Your Health
"Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world." ― Voltaire Reading is often elevated as a way for people to defend their knowledge, sound smart, or seem like important people. There are a lot of articles out there about how reading one million books a year will change your life. I'm exaggerating here, but you've also seen those articles.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA6 years ago in Longevity
Stardew Valley And How it Relieves My Chronic Pain
I experience chronic pain, and there's actually nothing particularly unique about that. The CDC reports that roughly 20% of Americans reported chronic pain in 2019. Roughly 8% reported that their pain was so severe it impacted their ability to conduct a "normal" life - aka the life they want.
By idrial6 years ago in Longevity
The Reason Everyone Needs Self- Defence
When I was 10, my four siblings and I started being bullied. At first it was simple things like yelling slurs about our appearance and mannerisms. Coming from a financially- unstable background with abusive parents in different kinds of ways, we were not very well adjusted to the societal standards of public school. Being the second- eldest that actually cared about my siblings and people like me, it was my responsibility to should the harsh comments about me and my family and defend both my older sister and younger siblings- one boy and two girls. At the age of 10 we already knew too many horrible things about this world. Besides the bullying from our peers at school and our parents, my older sister was distant and cruel. My little brother became aggressive and despised the world around him. My little sisters gained binge- eating disorders and social disorders that prevented them from allowing to interact normally with other children their age. I started self- harming and stopped eating. Because of our malnourished size and tattered clothing often three sizes too big, we were the perfect target for the cliche bullies of our time.
By CD6 years ago in Longevity
Iroquois Heights
The arrival of summer in the Golden Horseshoe of Ontario, Canada means different things to different people. However, it is universally agreed upon that being able to get back to nature is a universal desire for all. I know that I for one, cannot wait to come home at the end of a long, exhausting day, and change into my running gear and go exploring. There are a lot of trails and conservation areas to explore in Hamilton. For many, you have to bike to or drive to, however some are right in one’s backyard. Take for example the Bruce Rail Trail, the original route of the Toronto, Hamilton and Buffalo Railway. This trail is not a one track trail, but multiple smaller ones, intersecting and separating at different points.
By Oana Sirb6 years ago in Longevity
5 Ways to Refresh Your Look and Your Mind
With spring approaching, your house might not be the only thing that needs cleaning. Focusing on your health and refreshing your mind and body can help you feel healthier, look better, and enjoy the season with a fresh outlook on life. Detoxing can also set you up for a lifetime of good health—so here are five ways to refresh your look and mind this spring.
By Carlos Fox6 years ago in Longevity
Getting Cryo Cold
Cryotherapy is becoming a familiar term with whole-body cryotherapy locations beginning to bloom on every block of major cities. I first became interested in cryotherapy based on reviews of the therapy, especially being someone interested in trying new things, so I signed the waiver online and booked my appointment. I can barely remember my first experience but felt like a “fish out of water” given the natural flow of everyone else in the studio. When my three minutes started, I stepped in a vertical, cylinder- shaped tank where I was lifted higher into the place where I handed over my robe and was face to face with the tech. I understood the need for a watchful eye but did not understand why the tech needed to be standing on a stool face to face with me, asking questions the entire time. I left feeling somewhat invigorated but also that I had missed out on the experience due to the chit-chatting with a stranger about my day that had barely begun while they were face to face with me, naked. I was left with no desire to return.
By Jessa Jansen6 years ago in Longevity
The Curse of the Cold Sore
Unfortunately, cold sores, or the herpes simplex virus is something that I was born with -- no one kissed me, I didn't share anything with someone who had a cold sore, but my mother had the virus and passed it onto me through birth.
By Rumer Baxter6 years ago in Longevity
A LIFECHANGING TOOL
"An abundance of gratitude will always be enough to satiate the heart." -Kameron Mclain ________________________
By Kameron McLain6 years ago in Longevity
New Year, New Changes
2020 has finally arrived and I've decided to make a few changes in my life, for the sake of my mental health and well-being. A couple of days before Christmas last year, I've had a huge mental breakdown online. In my posts, I was talking about how I was always lonely around the holidays and didn't have anyone to spend them with. So I took three days off social media to calm my mind by doing my perler bead art and listening to music. It was the best three days I've ever spent doing. If you have been following me on social media or been reading my stories on Vocal for a period of time, the holidays are always a rough and depressing time for me. What's the whole point of celebrating something if you're always alone? I feel like most holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas, are too commercialized and makes people feel guilty to purchase gifts for others. I don't celebrate Valentine's Day either, because it's just a day to shame people who are single. I've decided to make a few changes in my life in order to have a less stressful life.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 6 years ago in Longevity