What exactly is executive function and why is it important? Executive function is a set of mental skills that allow us to plan, focus, and do multiple tasks at once. It is a good skill to learn to be more productive, successful, and have more time. Seven pillars of executive function Many people have made …
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5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Method
I have mentioned the five four three two one method before in my blog post, A Guide to Anxiety/ How to Deal With It. But today I want to talk a little more about it and kind of go into depth about why it works, how and when to use it, and what it is. …
DIY Rose Face mask
If you have a ton of roses you need to use, or maybe you’re just looking for a refreshing, easy, and natural face mask to make, then you’re in luck. Because I have the perfect recipe for you. What you’ll need: Directions: Sheet mask for one person (You’ll need a compressed sheet mask): Grab a …
Mindfulness and Mental Health
Mindfulness is a way of being. A state of mind. It is being conscious, but it is also being calm. Being aware of your present state and accepting what is hard to accept. It is the way we choose to react to stress and anxiety. Mental health is the goal. The Goal A common misconception …
Finding your passion
I have made an observation. Lots of people, specifically teens and tweens, seem to struggle a lot with figuring out what they want to do, who they want to be, and who they want to become. Especially in this day in age. This problem typically seems to stem from not knowing your passion. So that’s …
My ewe lamb journey
This story is a big part of how I came to realize my passion for healing the sick. If you didn’t know, my family has a small homestead. Five years ago, back when we got our first sheep, one of the ewes (female sheep) was pregnant. Eventually she gave birth to four lambs-two ewes and …
Vinegar & Brown Paper Pimple Patches
Okay, so I (like many other teens) have acne. And I don’t mean a small pimple here, another one there. I mean my whole face is covered in big ol’ red dots and scars. People have recommended lots of things to me, but one that seemed to keep coming up was apple cider vinegar. I …
A Guide to Anxiety – How to Deal With It
We all have anxiety sometimes. Some people more than others, but we all have it… and it SUCKS. So that’s why today I am going to talk a little bit about anxiety, how to deal with it, and what I’ve learned from my personal experience with it. Anxiety VS GAD Before we get into anything …
Alternate Nostril Breathing
For this practice, sit down comfortably with good posture, bring your right hand into Vishnu Mudra, and let’s get started. Start by bringing your right hand into Vishnu Mudra, exhaling all the air out of your lungs, and placing your right thumb onto your right nostril holding it closed. Breathe in through the left nostril …
Brushing Hair – the Ultimate Guide!
I have always enjoyed brushing, braiding, and just playing with hair! Ever since I was younger, I remember always asking my mom if I could brush her hair, and I could do it FOR HOURS!!! And today, that actually came in handy when my mom had a headache! And what did I do? The only …