Real Life Self-Care Tips for Moms
If you’ve ever clicked on a Tumblr blog or Twitter post, self-care almost exclusively looks like bubble baths, candles, face masks, cutting everyone out of your life who isn’t perpetually positive, forgetting your kids, and basically doing whatever you want. Some of these points definitely have merit. But, if the only way you’re taking care of yourself is by submerging into a Lavender bubble bath, chances are, other aspects of your life are crying out for help. Here are some things to remember to do for yourself as you navigate the trials of motherhood. Make – and Keep – Your Appointments As a mother, your life probably revolves around your children: taking them…
Living with Depression in the Midst of a Global Pandemic
It’s raining today. As I gaze out of my window into the murky sky, I let myself get lost in my thoughts again. I ponder on how life used to be like, back when things used to be so focused and in control; that was easily over 3 months ago before the nationwide quarantine was implemented. It seems so long ago, but I guess time does move awfully slow when you’re suspended in isolation let alone when you are struggling with your mental state as well. I was diagnosed with Clinical Depression last December 2019. It was not something that came out of the blue, nor was it news to me since I’ve…
Understanding Bipolar Disorder – My Story
I’ve been trying to tell my relatives there was something wrong with me since I was in 2nd grade, every year, high school, college. They kept saying there was nothing wrong. “You’re not sick . You’re not crazy. ” ” They invented these illness for you to take drugs and get addicted and they make more money “ Until I graduated, I got myself a job, and after a few years, I decided to go to the psych myself. I’m diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder. For years I suffered bullying, misunderstanding, anxiety, depression, and numerous cases of impulsive decisions that made my life even more miserable than it should. I wonder if I…
Learn to Calm Anxiety Without Medication
With the modern-day pressures of work, money, relationships, and trying to stay in shape, you can increasingly find yourself feeling more anxious. More people than ever before are admitting that they feel anxiety daily and roughly 8 percent of Americans take anti-anxiety medication to help their anxious feelings. That is around 27 million people. Even though anxiety can be managed by medication prescribed by your doctor, there are concerns that medication does not deal with the root issue that is causing you to feel so anxious all the time. Generally, anti-anxiety medication involves SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) which have been found to be a safe choice to help decrease anxiety, yet they…
What Is a Discovery In a Lawsuit?
If you file a lawsuit, such as a personal injury lawsuit, there are different aspects of your case that have to be completed. The entire process from start-to-finish can be months or years, and there are a lot of moving parts and deadlines to keep up with, which is why it’s almost always best to hire a lawyer to represent you in a lawsuit. In the example of a personal injury lawsuit, you will usually begin with your initial meeting with your lawyer, where you’ll go over details of the accident. Then, you’ll move into settlement talks. If you don’t get the settlement you believe you deserve, that’s when you actually file a…
3 Helpful Tips for your Dream Honeymoon
Planning a honeymoon can be a cinch if you know how to do it right. Maximize the world wide web for this — search for dream honeymoon destinations and scour the internet for honeymoon deals. You can also use our 3 helpful tips to help you plan for that dream honeymoon. 1. Always Plan Ahead A good rule of thumb: Plan your honeymoon 8 months prior to the travel dates. This way you can do careful planning. Remember that this will be your dream destination — you need to do it right. The first thing you need is a budget. How much are you actually willing to spend on your honeymoon? Decide whether…
Using and Choosing a Blender
If you do not currently own a blender, you are missing out. There are many benefits blenders offer. Those benefits include saving you time and improving your general health. Here are more details about those benefits, how to blend foods, and how to find a blender. A Blender is Not a Juicer The first thing you need to know about a blender is it is its own appliance. It cannot substitute for a proper juicer. Nor can a juicer fill in for a blender. The blender combines all ingredients added to it. The juicer typically extracts only juice from one ingredient at a time. Therefore, their potential benefits are entirely different. …
Getting Engaged? This Is What You Need to Know
Getting engaged is a beautiful and exciting event, that will be the start to a lovely journey for you and your partner. All of the details that you will consider could drive any person crazy in trying to plan your perfect moment. Regardless of how you approach your big moment, the ring is a huge part of this momentous occasion. As you think about the ring, consider these factors to ensure that you pick your and your partner’s perfect engagement ring. Diamonds and Beyond The traditional engagement ring offers a classic look with a diamond and unadorned band; however, couples are getting engaged with all different types and styles of rings these days.…
Helpful Hen Party Ideas To Help Find The Best Prices
For hen party ideas, there are a few things that you will want to consider. However, it is not as difficult as you may think. After all, these ideas can be quickly adopted by most of the groups out there. While some of the ideas may seem expensive, you can still find ways to get the best prices possible for your expenses. Let’s take a look at some of the things that you can do to help you find the best price on hen party ideas. Sleepover for your girls A particular favorite of mine during our childhood was having my girlfriends go for a sleepover. We are grown people, but the…
Learning the Ropes: 5 DIY Skills That Every Homeowner should Learn
When a person takes on homeownership, they need to protect their home investment. Knowing some basic skills will save them money and help them maintain that new home. There are many skills a homeowner should learn, but five skills stand out above the others. Though major, renovations, plumbing and electrical work call for hiring professionals, some jobe can be done by a skilled homeowner. What About Remodeling Projects? When the bathroom or kitchen needs a major remodel, it is time to visit Bathroom Showrooms or kitchen showrooms for ideas and needed products. Visiting a showroom with full-size mockups helps the homeowner decide on a color scheme and products they like. This gives them…
