burnout prevention, life balance, mental health, mindfulness, personal growth, personal time, physical well-being, self-care, self-compassion, stress management, time management, work-life balance

How to Make Time for Yourself

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to become engulfed in a whirlwind of responsibilities, commitments, and endless to-do lists. Amid this chaos, carving out time for oneself — an essential component of maintaining overall health — often falls by the wayside. Yet, setting aside time for personal care is not merely a luxury; it’s a ...

Viena Abdon

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The Most Potent Medicine: The Power of Gratitude

In a world that’s constantly seeking the next big breakthrough in medicine, it’s easy to overlook the simplest, yet most profound healing agent we all possess: gratitude. This article delves into the ancient wisdom that identified this as a crucial element for human well-being and explores how this timeless virtue is still relevant in our ...

Max Lu

Smiling Millennial holding a small red toy heart in her hands, expressing gratitude.

Rediscovering the Lost Treasures of Modern Life

Life is a process of simultaneously gaining and losing. As you grow and your living conditions improve, you often don’t realize what you’re losing while acquiring new things. Some of these lost treasures, although outdated by modern standards, are invaluable to you and, once lost, can never be reclaimed. 1. The loss of tradition When ...

Max Lu

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All Illnesses Are Caused by Qi Stagnation

Life, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a gathering of Qi, or vital life energy. The vitality and health of the human body relies on the ‘pushing’ action of this Qi for good health. Conversely, Qi stagnation in any part of the body leads to illness or loss of vitality. Much like the Qi in ...

Tatiana Denning

Three women doing a yoga pose in the woods.