Check out our 15 tips below on taking care of yourself throughout election season! These days, it can be hard to manage your need to stay up to date with current events and not feel anxious about the future of our country and the intentions of our political leaders. Know what you CAN control and what you CANNOT control. Look to activities that bring purpose and happiness to your life. During this election cycle, it’s also especially important that you take care of your mental health and find avenues of self-care that work best for you. Anita Mandley, an Integrative Psychotherapist, recommends finding your tribe. One of her clients, a sexual assault survivor, felt worried after the 2016 presidential election and decided to become an activist to inspire change. She soon connected with others who experienced similar trauma and began networking with local policy organizations, working towards changing legislation to help her community. Therapist Donya Wallace, a ...
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Four Major Benefits of Candles
Why are we so obsessed with candles? Doesn’t it feel so good to head over to your local Marshalls, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods or Bath & Body Works - and walk straight to the candle isle and sniff for the next three hours? How about lighting a candle once you’ve cleaned your entire apartment or taken a relaxing bath? Why do candles make us feel soooo good? Here are the top four benefits of candles and why we love them so much! 1. Helps Reduce Anxiety Scented candles help improve our limbic system, a part of our brains that involves our emotions. Scents such as jasmine were found to increase brain activity and help “increase a positive mood state.” Scents such as lavender and chamomile are known for their calming properties, like reducing stress and feelings of anxiousness. Chamomile also helps with sleep and relaxation. 2. Increases Productivity Our limbic system also includes our memory which is stimulated by scented ...