Self-care is an essential aspect of maintaining mental wellness and well-being. In this LifeWays blog post are some ways to prioritize self-care in 2023.

Mental wellness is just as important as physical wellness and it is crucial to take steps to maintain it. In this LifeWays blog post are some tips to help you care for your mental wellness.

Mental wellness is an important aspect of overall health and well-being that often gets overlooked. January is Mental Wellness Month, making it the perfect time to focus on ways to improve and maintain mental wellness.

During the holidays, you may find you may not always agree with your family members. Whether it’s over Politics or the Pandemic (or the “P” words), there may be some strong opinions that show up at your Thanksgiving celebration. As much as consensus suggests that you shouldn’t talk about these big topics at the dinner table, the reality is that it’s going to be pretty much unavoidable this year, and that’s ok.

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Using self-talk that is optimistic can help you foster self-compassion, embrace self-doubt, and take on new challenges. On the other hand, negative self-talk can limit your abilities and lessen your confidence by convincing your subconscious that you "can't handle it" or that something is "too hard" or that you "shouldn't even try."

The next time, you begin to think that you have no business speaking up in a meeting or that you are too out of shape to work out, remind yourself that these thoughts aren’t always accurate.