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Healthy Finances And Mental Wellbeing Numerous research studies point to a connection between our financial health and our overall wellness. Those suffering from ill financial health are more likely to face mental health problems, including depression, and anxiety disorders. While those with mental health difficulties often struggle with debt or face significant financial complications. From the many papers, studies, and articles I’ve…
Welcome to another edition of Weekend Wellness! Today it’s all about being adaptable. Specifically, how the trait or skill of adaptability increases wellbeing. Taking a look at its use in the areas of finance, fitness, food, and fun. Adaptability A quality said to be essential to the success of many people, is the ability to adapt to a continuously changing environment….
Money, a frequently large source of stress in a relationship. With hopes of avoiding money conflicts, some couples keep their finances separate, others do the complete opposite and combine them fully, while still others do something in between. No matter what camp you are in – separate, partially combined, or wholly combined finances – communication is essential to strengthen your…
Are you prepared for an emergency? Perhaps some of you feel you are, while others know you are drastically unprepared. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and the impending hit from Hurricane Irma, many of us may be asking ourselves how to step up our emergency preparation plans. Typically my Weekend Wellness post is a sharing of finance, fitness, food,…
This post is written post-Hurricane Harvey 2017, but the message is timeless. Giving back to others can help us all heal. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi I’m struggling to find the right words for this post – I want to urge you to consider donating if you have…
Saving money is a pretty simple process. What’s difficult, is changing our thoughts and behaviors about money, power, status, and things. Behavioral science researchers in the United Kingdom suggest six behaviors hinder money management success. Without a healthy outlook on money and the power, status, or things we feel it provides, we often fail to plan for a financially secure future….
Welcome to the 17th edition of Weekend Wellness! Today I’m discussing steps to help recover from a setback, and I’ve got a Kale and Cabbage Cole Slaw recipe for you. Setbacks happen. Sometimes they come at work, other times in a relationship. Whether you fall down in your finances, fitness, food, or fun, there are better ways than others to…
Calorie counts matter. Too many and you gain weight. Too little and you may put your body in danger. Yet, there are some inherent problems with the advice to just count calories for weight maintenance. Understanding how calories differ can help you better understand why dieting doesn’t work; why you and a family member or friend could both follow the…
Welcome to the 16th edition of Weekend Wellness! Do you partake in healthy competition in life? A little friendly rivalry can be ideal for your finances, fitness, food, and fun when done right. Read on for some tips and the recipe of the week – a delicious Sweet Potato Crust Spinach and Feta Quiche. Competition can be seen as ugly…