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We all know that good relationships don’t just happen - they take work. Whether the relationship is brand new or you have been together for years, you will still have times where you disagree and have conflict. This doesn’t mean that the relationship is doomed. However, it requires healthy communication skills to stay on track. When conflict and disagreements arise, there is a set of rules for “fair fighting.”
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When you think of the term “self-care,” do images of spa days and bubble baths come to mind? While it’s true that self-care can definitely include pampering yourself from time to time, self-care is about a lot more than treating yourself to a luxury day. You need to expand your strategies!
True self-care means that you take time to address your needs and take care of your body and mind. It can be a very small, simple act or a large gesture, but it is never limited to luxury cosmetic treatments or expensive shopping sprees.
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As much as we might hate it, suffering is a part of life. The scriptures even tells us that there will be much suffering throughout our lives, and it can be used to draw us nearer to God and increase our faith.
But, that doesn’t mean it’s always easy.
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Hearing the words “you have cancer” can make it seem as though your whole life has come to a screeching halt. Those words confirming a cancer diagnosis affect you and the people who love you profoundly.
Instantly, you are faced with challenges and decisions that no one wants to make.
While a cancer diagnosis can be different for everyone, there’s no denying that it changes things, no matter the stage or severity of your illness.
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Being a Christian is often misunderstood, even by our own expectations. Sometimes we expect that having faith means life will be easy. The reality is, it isn’t supposed to be “easy” to be a Christian. But actively living your faith allow Heaven to lighten the load.
Jesus calls Christians to take up their cross and follow Him. That means going through difficult times. But, when you’re able to accept the inevitable difficulties in life and not loose your your faith, the rewards and benefits will come.
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The phrase “self-care” gets thrown around a lot lately. So much so, that many people think it’s a luxury. Self-care can take many forms, and is vital for a balanced life. It is especially essential for those with chronic stress, illness or pain, who feel depleted much faster. It is the emotional first aid we all need.
Between busy schedules, work, family, etc., it can be hard to find time to take care of yourself, which is why it’s often viewed as an "extra" in life. The problem with self-care is that we often fail to see that it runs on a broad spectrum. Self-care doesn’t have to mean taking a day at the spa or meditating for hours each day.
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June 27th is the National PTSD Awareness Day. It is a day to recognize the effects that PTSD has on the lives of everyone affected by it. This day was chosen in 2010 by the United States following then-Sen. Kent Conrad’s efforts to designate a day of awareness as a tribute to Army Staff Sgt. Joe Biel of the North Dakota National Guard. After his second tour of duty in the Iraq War, Biel suffered from PTSD and took his life in April 2007. Biel’s birthday, June 27, was chosen to mark PTSD Awareness Day and honor his memory.
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We can all sympathize with a friend who cancels plans because of a sick day. Few people expect a sick friend to show up for coffee! Anxiety, unfortunately, doesn’t always work the same way. When we need to cancel plans because we feel anxious, it can be easy to worry we just look flaky—from the outside, we probably seem fine, even if we’re freaking out in our heads. Of course, a canceled date here and there won’t be a problem, but if anxiety is a constant cause of canceled plans, it’s important we take care to be clear with our loved ones.
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