Health in the Cracks: How to Build Better Habits Without Burning Out You’ve probably seen the glossy to-do lists, the bullet journals adorned with pastel highlighters, the 5 a.m. wake-ups that come with a smug caption. But if your calendar looks more like a losing game of Tetris, those ideals are more guilt-trip than guide. For anyone juggling deadlines, childcare, emails at midnight, and maybe even a sliver of a social life, health can feel like a luxury item—something reserved for people with spare time and matching gym sets. Still, your habits are quietly writing your future, and yes, they can be reshaped without requiring a life reboot. It’s about weaving wellness into your existing routine, not bulldozing your schedule to fit it. Stack Small Wins Where They Already Belong You don’t need to find extra time; you need to sneak habits into the time you already use. That’s where habit stacking comes in. Link something good to somethin...
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PTSD AWARENESS MONTH!
By now, most people have heard of the term PTSD, but it is very difficult for those who are not suffering from a previous crisis to understand the serious nature of PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD can be best described as a disorder impacting a person who has previously endured or witnessed a life threatening or life changing event. These events can range from sexual, verbal and physical abuse to experiencing violence or trauma as a result of serving your country in the military. Many sufferers of this disorder are constantly living a life of pain and distress, because they are not able to forget about the traumatic event(s) that happened in their life. As a result, PTSD can become overbearing and some relive the incidents everyday of their lives. This type of behavior is never a positive aspect for the individual, because it can hold a heavy burden on the person's relationships and general overall happiness. According to the United States Office of Veteran Affairs, there are four things that should be accomplish during this awareness month:
Learn about PTSD
Challenge Beliefs
Explore Options
Reach Out
Everything begins with knowledge. Individuals without the knowledge of specific illnesses could possibly hurt themselves or someone else. Knowledge is power. To learn more about this potentially life threatening mental illness, please view the following article:
Getting through a traumatic experience is something that a person should never have to endure for a lifetime. If you think you may be suffering with any symptoms provided within the links, please contact your nearest health provider with your questions or concerns. Now is the time to speak out and stop reliving the past, because the present awaits you....
"Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD. — Leviticus 19:18 (KJV)."