26Jul 2017 by alexiamcleod
The Importance of Me Time & Self-Pampering

The Importance of Me Time & Self-Pampering

Blog, Health, Motivation, Therapy, Tips
Most of us are busy, day in, day out, leaving us very little time to ourselves. However, that doesn’t mean you should forget about your self–care. Don’t wait for a day to where you will be able to finally treat yourself. Instead, you should take the initiative to schedule a day of self-pampering and self-care. There might be many reasons as to why you can’t ever schedule a time to yourself. You’re thinking, “I’m too busy” or “whenever I do schedule time for myself something always has to interfere with my time.” Although these are understandable and we know life can be hectic and unorganized at times, it should not stop you from giving yourself a break every once in awhile. Same goes for if you think the contrary about…
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24Jul 2017 by alexiamcleod
Be Brave & Take That Leap

Be Brave & Take That Leap

Blog, Health, Motivation, Tips
Fear has the ability to stop us in our tracks, preventing us from starting new and different things. Maybe it's something out of our comfort zone that makes us so unsure of taking that next leap, whether it’s a big or small decision. However, that feeling of uncertainty and fear should not stop you from taking your life to the next chapter. It’s understandable to have the feeling of uncertainty and fear when your life begins to shape its path differently. But instead of worrying about the feeling of uncertainty and fear, you should focus on how this new journey can impact your life in a totally positive and exciting new way. Life sometimes shows us new opportunities, which can be frightening. You may be afraid of change or you…
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21Jul 2017 by alexiamcleod
The Importance of Spending Quality Time with Your Child

The Importance of Spending Quality Time with Your Child

Blog, Health, Motivation, Parenting, Tips
Spending quality time is better than just killing time with your child. Being a parent can be a challenging time. Especially if it’s your first time or if it’s been awhile since your last child. It’s hard enough when you’re worried about your child’s well-being. Whether they are eating right, getting the right amount of outside playtime, etc. But what about the time you spend with your child? What are you doing to make it memorable? Are you spending quality time with them or is it just time spent with them? It’s one thing to have them by your side all the time, making sure they aren’t getting into trouble. But that doesn’t necessarily count as quality time nor will it impact them in a positive way in the future. However,…
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20Jul 2017 by alexiamcleod
Living a Stress-Free Life

Living a Stress-Free Life

Blog, Health, Motivation, Tips
A guide to living a stress-free life We are finally well into the month of July! It’s hard to believe that the year is already half way gone. With that said, some of you may be stressing over all the things you have yet to do. If this sounds all too familiar, stop stressing. You’re not doing yourself any good by worrying. If anything, it could be stressing you out even more. Instead of feeling like you haven’t done anything, you should take it as an opportunity to see what you can do from now to live a positive and stress-free life. Although it may be a bit difficult to begin, it will be worth it once you figure out what works for you. If you feel that your stress…
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12Jul 2017 by alexiamcleod
Feeling Confident in Your Swimwear

Feeling Confident in Your Swimwear

Blog, Health, Motivation
Summer is in full swing, meaning it’s time to break out your swimsuits. Not feeling 100 percent confident in your swimwear? Well, you should feel confident. Don’t let your nerves get the best of you and make you feel like you’re any less beautiful than what you are. It’s common and easy for most people, especially women, to feel nervous being in front of strangers, showing more skin than usual. However, you shouldn’t let that stop you from wearing what you like or stopping you from enjoying a day out at the pool or beach. No matter what shape or size you are, know that you are not alone in feeling self-conscious about your body. Also, realize that if you don’t visit the beach or pool as often you are…
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28Jun 2017 by alexiamcleod
Effects of Postpartum Depression

Effects of Postpartum Depression

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1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression according to a study of 10,000 mothers with newborns. Postpartum depression is a type of depression that mothers may get after having a baby due to hormone changes and stress. It also may be more likely to occur if the mother has a history of depression. Postpartum depression can start anytime during your baby’s first year, but it is more common to feel the effects during the first 3 weeks after birth. You may feel sad, hopeless and guilty because you may not feel like you want to bond and/or care for your newborn. The diagnosis of postpartum depression can only come from a doctor, but if you think you may have it, it is best to schedule an appointment with your doctor.…
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16Jun 2017 by alexiamcleod
How to Get My Child To Want a Healthy Lifestyle

How to Get My Child To Want a Healthy Lifestyle

Blog, Health, Motivation, Parenting, Tips
About one in five school-aged children from the ages of 6-19 are obese. According to the CDC, the percentage of children with obesity in the United States has more than tripled since the 1970s. But what is the difference between being overweight and obese? Well, the National Institutes of Health defines obesity as having excess body fat. While being overweight is defined as having excess body weight for a particular height from fat, muscle, bone, water, or a combination of these factors. For children with a BMI (Body Mass Index) at or above the 85th percentile and less than the 95th percentile are considered overweight. However, if your child is past the 95th percentile they are considered obese. There are a few factors that can contribute to childhood obesity. For…
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15Mar 2017 by alexiamcleod
Celebrating Your Beauty Even when You Don’t Feel It

Celebrating Your Beauty Even when You Don’t Feel It

Blog, Health, Motivation, Therapy
Everyone is uniquely beautiful on their own way, but it is hard to feel beautiful all the time. With the hustle and bustle of life, we sometimes forget to make time to appreciate how great and beautiful we are and our life is. Forgetting your beauty can be taxing mentally and emotionally, as we tend to get down on ourselves when we feel like we are not living up to our expectations. We know that beauty looks different for everybody, but here are some universal ways to integrate beauty into your life so that you can remember and appreciate it – even on days when you simply are not feeling it. Smile. It sounds cheesy, but research has proven that the act of smiling can actually make you feel happier.…
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09Mar 2017 by alexiamcleod
28 Day Relationship Challenge

28 Day Relationship Challenge

Blog, Motivation, Relationship, Therapy, Tips
This relationship challenge is designed to have you focus on your partner and the relationship. Taking a different perspective in the way you approach your relationship. The challenge will help you and your partner to not only just regain the spark back in the relationship, find new things about each other, or to overcome an obstacle but also to push the relationship to new heights. For the next 28 days, you are learning to not just see what areas that can be worked on but also workiing it out together while having fun. Who says that challenges can be fun right? Take it and see how strong your relationship will become
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