Leslie Glass's Blog, page 185
January 29, 2020
How To Make Peace With Your Noisy Mind—7 Tips From An Ex-Monk
“Leave your front door and your back door open. Let thoughts come and go. Just don’t serve them tea.” ~Shunryu Suzuki There are few things more exasperating in life than having a noisy chatterbox in residence between your ears—a busy mind that never stops and won’t leave you in peace for a moment. You are sitting by the...
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Don’t Over Schedule
Are you looking for a soothing activity? Try coloring – it’s calming and known to help destress after a long day.
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The Act Of Passive Aggression: What To Look For
Passive aggression is a sneaky way to hide outright war. Every war, bar brawl or playground smackdown ever fought has resulted from our habit of lashing out first and talking it through only later. But if aggression has one virtue, it’s that it’s unambiguous. It’s hard to misunderstand the meaning of a missile launch or...
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January 28, 2020
A secret reason Rx drugs cost so much: A global web of patent laws protects Big Pharma
The high price of insulin, which has reached as much as US$450 per month, has raised outrage across the country. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has called it a national embarrassment, wondering why U.S. residents should have to drive to Canada to buy cheaper insulin. As a legal scholar who focuses on the contradictory role of...
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How Nutrition Can Help Addiction Recovery
Nutrition plays an important role in recovery from substance abuse and mental illness. A diet comprised of healthy foods can help repair your body after being dependent on drugs and alcohol, and ward off symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and low energy that contribute to cravings for junk foods and harmful substances. Dana Point Rehab...
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How To Unlearn Fearful Responses
Mindfulness meditation programs have shown promise for the treatment of anxiety. Now, new research may help explain why. According to a study published in Biological Psychiatry, mindfulness meditation appears to help extinguish fearful associations. “Mindfulness interventions have been shown to reduce stress and improve emotion regulation skills in numerous studies, however the neural mechanisms are...
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They’re An Ex For A Reason
They’re an ex for a reason. Whether they were toxic, abusive, or just not for you, your goal is to find someone totally different. That can be for a romantic relationship or even just a friendship. Do you know how to spot toxic qualities for your next relationship? Partners and friends are meant to be...
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Why It’s Healthy To Feel Your Hurt
Why is it important to feel your hurt? Pain is natural, but hard to work through. So many of us try to hide that pain – ignore the feelings and push through the emotions without making the attempt to cope with them. But that’s dangerous. Here’s why. Avoiding Your Hurt Can Lead To Denial Ignoring...
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No One Ever Said This And Meant It
Growing up is tough – we get it. That’s why we have a book of 100 Tips For Growing Up.
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Thank Someone Today
Don’t know where to start? These tips can help:
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