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Explore the world of poetry as another way to boost your emotional wellbeing. (Written for  http://www.wellbeing.place/home/2021/4/27/five-tips-to-enjoy-poetry-and-books ) Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words. -Robert Frost For centuries, poets have found ways to talk beautifully about mental health, emotions and the world around us. Poetry can be one of the most beautiful forms of written and spoken language. It can help you talk about and give shape to difficult feelings, like grief, depression and heartache. Through its comfortable format, it allows you to navigate and confront your innermost thoughts, emotions and struggles, as well as provide a safe space for you to share them with others.  Today on Great Poetry Day, it is the perfect time to celebrate poets and their works, as well as try your hand at writing some yourself as a method of self-care and relaxation: It’s not too late to invite people over for a poetry reading, eith...

  Discover how our furry companions can help us through tough times. (Written for  http://www.wellbeing.place/home/2021/4/12/how-animals-can-help-with-addiction-recovery ) Numerous studies have shown that animals have a positive impact on mental health. Did you know that a four-legged friend can also help with rehabilitation or addiction recovery? Pets can help reduce tension, improve moods, decrease anxiety, lower blood pressure and release oxytocin, which helps you feel connected to others. Some of the ways that animals can help individuals in recovery are: Responsibility : A pet relies on its owner to take care of them and provide food, water, exercise, and playtime. If the animal is a dog, they also require you to take them outside to go to the bathroom. When someone is recovering, it can be beneficial for them to take on the responsibility of caring for someone else and focusing on them.  It can be empowering and help you develop empathy and feelings of self-worth....

  Fun tips for outdoor family time. (Written for  http://www.wellbeing.place/home/2021/4/16/spring-into-nature ) With spring upon us and summer right around the corner, it is the perfect time to take the family on a relaxing spring nature walk. Whether you live in the countryside, or in the city with access to parks and gardens, you can take advantage of going for a nice stroll and enjoying the fresh air, weather and peaceful sounds of nature.  Below are some simple tips to make outdoor adventures easy and fun with little ones: Invite your child to lead . Letting your kids set the pace and lead on a walk builds their confidence and decision-making skills, while also satisfying their curiosity as they see, touch, smell and discover new things on your outing. Start a nature collection . Bring a bag and let them gather interesting things that have fallen to the ground, like bark, leaves, small stones, flowers or seeds that you can use later in nature crafts. You can even bri...

  How can you limit tech distractions? (Written for  http://www.wellbeing.place/home/2021/4/12/how-technology-can-be-addicting ) Did you know that internet users spent an average of 2 hours and 22 minutes per day on social media in 2019, and that 70% of office emails are read within six seconds of arriving? That is a lot of time on a device where you could be doing other things. While technology can be a wonderful resource to connect to friends and loved ones and learn more about the world and current events, it can also get in the getting of enjoying your life and experiencing things. Can you be addicted to your phone? Absolutely. Addiction is about using something to cope and getting to the point that you can’t live without it. Many things or activities can become addicting if you do them too often or too much.  There are several things you can do to break the habit of constantly checking your phone: Don’t say “can’t” : Choose to take charge and tell yourself, “I don’t ...