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9 Types of Journaling and How They Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health

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A 2020 study published in The Permanente Journal found that when patients, their families and their health care practitioners completed three-minute journaling exercises together, the stress levels of all parties decreased and communication improved. “The This type of journaling works best if social accountability keeps you motivated.

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This Artist Celebrates Self-Love and Body Representation Through Her Line of Candles Honoring Plus-Sized Figures

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It all started with seeking a stress-reducing hobby Morgan’s career transition began in 2020, as she struggled to cope with the violence related to the protests during that time. I bought an Amazon kit to make candles, and then I posted [the candles] on social media,” she says. People really liked them.”

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Why Supporting Small Businesses This Holiday Season Is More Urgent Than Ever

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In 2020, U.S. Founded in February 2020 by Monica Fullerton, who herself is a military spouse, Spouse-ly is based in Las Vegas and supports more than 300 vendors (aka families) selling items ranging from apparel to home decor, gifts, arts and crafts, jewelry and more. And thus in 2014, mumi was formed. consumers spent $6.3

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How to Refresh Your Failed New Year’s Resolutions

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A 2020 study published in PLOS One found that participants with “approach-oriented goals” (that is, goals made with the intent to attain a desired result) rather than “avoidance-oriented goals” (goals made with the intent to avoid an undesirable result) were more likely to achieve their New Year’s resolutions.

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Finding Joy and Friendship in a Pandemic-Induced Hobby

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Today, the rise of social media, and specifically Instagram, has propelled the activity to “cool” status among millennials and Gen Zers. A few years ago, I decided enough was enough with endlessly scrolling my social media feeds. Stitch Clubs were formed in more than 100 cities around the world. Generation Zen.

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Losing Control, Finding Peace: Heidi Powell on Discovering True Strength Through Letting Go

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But it took facing her own exercise- and food-related issues, the couple’s divorce in May 2020, and finding new love with Dave Hollis for her to learn that letting go—not taking control—is ultimately what leads to inner peace. For example: Have you ever let a comment from your social media upset you, or make you angry?

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Miracle Mornings, Letting Go of Control and Finding Inner Freedom with Hal Elrod

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The six practices formed the miracle morning acronym SAVERS. Elrod began a recent social media post by writing, “The miracle morning mission is to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time.” So when COVID-19 hit in March 2020, Elrod didn’t panic. He made it out alive.