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7 Habits That Make Anxiety Worse (And How to Break Them Fast)

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Before they break you first. Okay, so let’s just be real for a second. Anxiety is like that uninvited guest who keeps showing up at the most inconvenient times. You know, like when you’re trying to enjoy a peaceful evening at home or - better yet - when you're attempting to have a moment of calm before bed. But here’s the thing: some of the things we do in our daily lives might actually be making our anxiety worse. I mean, we already have enough to deal with, right? We don’t need any extra help from ourselves. Now, let me just say this up front: I’m not here to shame you. I’m not about to be like, “Oh, you’re doing this all wrong. You’re definitely making your anxiety worse with these habits!” (Although, I mean, we might be doing that a little bit, but it’s all in the name of love, okay?) We all have our moments of stress, anxiety, and frustration. But the truth is, some of the things we do to cope with anxiety are actually fuelling the fire. It’s like pouring gasoli...

How to Eat to Feel Happy: 5 Mood-Boosting Food Tips

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Yes, you can actually eat your way to joy. Let me guess: you’re reading this because you’ve had one of those days. You know the kind - where you just need a pick-me-up. Maybe you’ve been running around like a chicken with its head cut off, or maybe you’ve just had enough of the world trying to suck the joy out of your life. Either way, you’re here now, hoping to find a magical solution for happiness. Well, guess what? There might actually be a delicious solution - and it involves food. Yes, I’m talking about the power of eating for happiness. That’s right: your food choices can literally impact your mood and mental well-being. And while I’m not saying you should turn into a unicorn who only eats kale and quinoa (unless that’s your jam, in which case, power to you), I am saying that you can absolutely eat in a way that supports your happiness. So, let’s dive into how to eat for happiness, because honestly, why wouldn’t you want to feel better while chowing down on someth...