Leslie Glass's Blog, page 169
March 8, 2020
Emotional Healing Takes Time
Emotional healing takes time just like physical healing. I remember when I broke my foot. The doctor told me it would take eight weeks before I could use it. Guess what? I didn’t believe him. I thought my bones were super bones and could heal just fine in three weeks. Using my broken foot before...
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March 7, 2020
Want To Stay Healthy As You Age? Let Go Of Anger
Though emotions are often fleeting, they can have a lasting impact on your health. Stress, for example, may heighten the risk of both chronic and acute health conditions, while happiness can improve wellbeing. Now, a small new study published in the journal Psychology and Aging suggests that anger, far more than sadness, is linked to...
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Red Flags Really Matter
Red flags really matter because they signal danger ahead Do you think the best of people? Believing in others is a great quality. It probably means you’re kind. You may be a people pleaser or an empath. But when you ignore your better judgment, you can get in real trouble later. Why do we ignore...
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Every Day Is A New Opportunity Really
Every day is a new opportunity for growth. You’ve heard the term “One day at a time.” Recovery slogans like that one actually help to reinforce new attitudes. Did know that you can change your brain and speech patterns by repeating more positive words? Negative self talk is telling yourself, “nothing can ever change, that...
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March 6, 2020
How to Make Healthy Lifestyle Changes That Last
Most people are aware that making healthy lifestyle changes would be good for their long term well-being, yet doing so can feel daunting for many. According to an article in US News and World Report, about 80% of people will fail at their New Year’s Resolutions, and many by the middle of February. If you...
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Do You Know How To Say No?
Did you know that you have the freedom to say no? It seems that the word “no” is almost taboo to say. We pile so many tasks on our plate and, when it’s out of hand, we agree to tackle another project. Now, we’re stuck under the stress and anxiety of what feels like one...
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Three Young Girls Invent Straw To Detect Date Rape Drugs
Good news for date rape prevention Three teenage girls are fighting date rape drugs, using a straw as their weapon. Date rape is a significant problem, particularly with female college students, but a simple straw may help prevent crime. The girls came up with the concept during an entrepreneurship class they attended. They decided to...
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Healing Power Of Exercise
The healing power of exercise when you are grieving What helps when you are grieving? Kelly McDyre who helps families cope with the death of a child, shares her experience of the healing power of exercise. Dealing with grief is a process that looks different for everyone. Grief can be unpredictable, overwhelming, confusing, and painful....
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When Is It Time To Let Go?
It’s hard to say goodbye, but when is it time to let go? Many of us tend to hold on to that person or thing far too long – and it takes a huge toll on us. Whether we don’t want to give up hope, or have trapped ourselves in a spiral of denial, it’s...
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You’re Only Human – It’s Okay To Feel
Life can get pretty crazy, but it’s important to remember that you’re only human – it’s okay to feel. You don’t always have to be the strong superhero. It gets exhausting swallowing your emotions to appease everyone. And smiling 24/7 isn’t healthy – in fact, it can lead to drinking. Sometimes, you need to let...
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