Leslie Glass's Blog, page 52
May 7, 2023
Stress Relievers That Work For Everyone
We all need stress relievers. Life itself is complicated just managing work, family, and maybe recovery. Add world events, the economy, and whatever else might be going on in your life and it gets overwhelming quickly. Finding the right stress relievers for your needs is more important now than ever before. Trust me when I...
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We Can Learn So Much From Body Language
If we know what we are looking at We can learn a lot from body language Anthropologist Ray Birdwhistell estimated that we make and recognize around 250,000 facial expressions. He found that the verbal component of a face-to-face conversation is less than 35 percent, and over 65 percent of communication is done nonverbally. Body language reveals what’s...
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May 4, 2023
Why It’s Important To Love Yourself
Learning to love yourself in a healthy way is a gamechanger Here’s the thing. Life is very difficult right now. The news is terrifying, many people are struggling to make it, and mental health is at a low. It’s hard to stay positive and confident, and if you lean towards depression or negativity, loving yourself...
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May 2, 2023
This Is How To Stay Sane In The City With Mental Health Issues
It was possible to stay sane in the city despite the city’s challenges I love New York. I grew up in the city and reside here now. I have spent many happy days ( and nights) running around this magnificent city, but this city is also a grind. The weather can suck, there’s noise, it’s...
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Stay Calm And Sober When Things Go Wrong
Learning how to stay calm when things go wrong is essential for long-term sobriety “Dammit! His tail just flicked my eye. Try again. Did you get it?” I stood in the main Kinkatopia room desperately posing with the kinkajous, as we tried to get a headshot. “Hang on, let me see if I can get...
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April 28, 2023
Natural Pain Relief For Those Who Hate Pills
The Case for a Natural Approach to Pain Relief Nowadays, when someone experiences minor aches and pains, it’s possible to simply take over-the-counter (OTC) medications for quick relief. The modern customer has a lot of options, from paracetamol and ibuprofen to mefenamic acid and naproxen. Those who prefer not to take pills can use topicals...
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How To Strengthen Your Emotional Health
Your emotional health will affect everything else in your life Ever notice how easy is it to laugh off a bad moment when you’re in a good place? On the other side of that coin, ever notice how easy it is to get enraged or derailed by the tiniest thing when you’re feeling bad or...
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April 25, 2023
Eye Exams: Why You Need Them
The Importance of Regular Eye Exams: Catching Eye Diseases Early Did you know that according to the World Health Organization, nearly half of all vision loss cases could be prevented through early detection and timely treatment? This is especially important for individuals recovering from addiction, as substance abuse can have negative effects on eye health....
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April 24, 2023
Benefits of Recovery Practices
What Are Recovery Practices And Why Do They Work Recovery practices and techniques are designed to help you grow out of unhealthy thoughts and activities that were habits in your addiction. You don’t have to be an addict to benefit from the practices you learn in recovery. Everyone can benefit from these tools, including teens...
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April 23, 2023
What To Do When You Hate Being Sober
Do You Hate Being Sober? Everyone hates being sober at one time or another, so you are not alone. I hate being sober sometimes but the consequences of the alternative are not an option for me anymore. But the truth is, these days I only resent my sobriety when I’m triggered. For example, when I...
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