Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal
My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou
Tag: stress management
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Living your best life, is a common phrase often used in 2019. Look anywhere on social media. As a matter of fact, do a hashtag (#) search on Instagram or other social media. Pictures of smiling faces, adventure shots, weddings, graduations, and more are everywhere! In the comments, you are likely to see a “living…
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After two shocking celebrity suicides within one week and several not-so-famous deaths about a month or so later, I began thinking more about mental health. Mental health is a taboo that many would rather dance around than approach it head-on. Naturally, pointing the finger at others is easier than examining one’s own mental health. This…
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Are you a “Broke Brand” struggling to find balance in your life? Chances are you might be a BB and you are unaware of your status or are too busy immersed in your daily routine to realize it. A self-described “former Broke Brand,” Adrienne Graham wrote an informative piece on Finding Balance, Peace and Success.…
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After eight months of working ten-hour plus shifts, six-day work weeks, attending mandatory 9:00 a.m. staff meetings on my only day off, the stress and demands of my job began to take a toll on my 28-year young body. The combination of the long hours, attending evening classes at a community college, mothering a pre-school…
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In high school, my addiction to running started and continued to intensify as I grew older. Thirty some years later, I haven’t shaken the addiction, but I’ve found that the emotional high that I get from running helps in other areas of my life. Running relieves stress in a positive way. Running instantly clears my…
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