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Sauna Benefits: Enhancing Physical and Mental Health 2

The use of heat and sweat for health, well-being, and ceremony goes back thousands of years in many cultures across the globe. Recent research is putting scientific backing behind these traditional practices and the modern use of saunas for reducing stress and improving health and mood.

Discover how saunaing can increase your healthspan (longevity + wellbeing). 

What are Fractal Patterns and How Can They Calm You 0

Chances are that you've been drawn to fractals but don't know it. Fractals are repeating patterns that recur on smaller and smaller scales. These patterns are found in nature (shells, flowers, the rings of an onion), architecture, and art. 

Research shows that looking at these patterns has a calming effect. The effect can be quite profound and immediate.  

Click Read More for images of fractals in nature, food, architecture and more. 

How Weighted Blankets Work for Anxiety, Sleep, and More 2

If you are troubled by anxiety or have difficulty sleeping, a weighted blanket (AKA gravity blanket) may help. In this post, I'll explain what weighted blankets are, how they work, their benefits for children and adults, and what to look for when you are "weighing" your options (pun intended) to buy one. 

Best and Worst Weighted Blankets Reviews 25

I spent days researching weighted blankets so that I could make specific recommendations to my clients suffering from anxiety and/or insomnia. 

While researching weighted blankets, I found that there are so many to choose from and so many characteristics to consider that digesting the overwhelming number of options seems like a lot to ask of an already anxious person. I found the number of options so difficult to sort through myself that I created a spreadsheet to track the brands and their attributes. Amazon alone has over 40 brands of weighted blankets. (That's not different versions of weighted blankets. That's different manufacturers. If you multiply it by the number of versions each has, you're in the hundreds.)

Click Read More to see my weighted blanket best and worst lists. Updated November 2024.

Brene Brown Vulnerability Definition and Quotes with Images 1

Explore Brené Brown’s powerful insights on vulnerability, courage, and worthiness. This post includes her definition of vulnerability, inspiring quotes, and empowering takeaways—plus inspiring quote graphics.

130 Affirmation Power Words for Boosting Self-Confidence 2

Positive affirmation statements can be used to start your day and throughout your day to help boost your self-confidence, motivation, and inspiration. They can remind you how you want to be, help you change for the better, and cheer you on through challenges big and small. 

What's in This Post

1. What are Affirmations?
2. The Benefits of Affirmations
3. How to Make Simple Affirmative Sentences or Statements
4. How to Make Variations of Your Affirmative Statements or Sentences
5. 130 Power Words for Affirmations