Wellness
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Valuable Life Lessons from Jigsaw Puzzles
I’ve recently discovered the benefits of jigsaw puzzling for mental health, and it struck me how much this simple activity resembles life’s challenges. Here’s what I’ve learned about life while solving a jigsaw puzzle. Life Lessons from Jigsaw Puzzles Start with the Borders In jigsaw puzzles, it is easier if you begin by finding and…
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The Benefits of Jigsaw Puzzles for Mental Health and Focus
I recently found a jigsaw puzzle in the trash and decided to bring it home for a date night with my boyfriend. While he didn’t enjoy it as much due to his colorblindness, I discovered many benefits of jigsaw puzzles for myself. The best part is that these benefits are backed by science. Here’s why…
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Mental Health Benefits of Having a Dog: 10 Years of Love
Celebrating Café’s 10th Birthday Today marks a special day as my dog, Café, turns 10 years old! Reflecting on our decade together, it’s clear that the mental health benefits of having a dog are life-changing. Café has been my best friend since day one and has led to my personal growth, discipline, and improved social…
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How to Responsibly Declutter in Porto: A Step-by-Step Guide
Decluttering has been a hot topic in recent years. It is well known that having an organized space has many benefits for our mental health. But at what cost to the environment? Our focus with this post is on decluttering responsibly – making conscious choices that benefit both your mental health and the environment. This…
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Coloring Stress Away: Why You Need to Try Adult Coloring Books
Constant busyness can have overwhelming negative impacts, including burnout, increased stress levels, lack of social life, and loneliness. When you focus solely on completing tasks at work or home, you leave little room for life’s pleasures. While I do find some relaxation in cleaning and cooking, I realized I needed true downtime. That’s when I…
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Putting Stress to Good Use: The Therapeutic Power of Stress Cooking
Having one of those days when everything seems to go wrong? The toaster caught fire, the power went out, work was chaotic, and you just got a parking ticket. We’ve all been there, and it feels like you might snap at any moment and that it can’t get any worse. On days like these, I…