Although illness affects every person at some point in their life, being chronically ill is typically a socially stigmatized condition. The experience of illness itself may have a negative impact on people’s self-esteem, as they experience such things as pain, discomfort, changes in appearance and a loss of control over their own bodies. Just as significantly, however, the social stigma that comes along with serious illnesses can deal a heavy blow to self-esteem and body image.
Deciding When to Start a Home Renovation Project
Here are five key questions to ask yourself each time you’re trying to decide when to start (or not start) a renovation project.
How to Positively Impact the Urban Island Effect
The heat is rising on our planet. If you live in a city, you may notice even more alarming levels of warmth. This is the urban island effect, a phenomenon that could actually be deadly — especially for residents of low-income neighborhoods — if not deterred.
The Gendered Impact of Caregiving For the Sandwich Generation
Caregiving is perhaps the most loving, but also the most challenging, responsibility a person can take on. And it’s a responsibility that falls disproportionately on women of the sandwich generation.
Cultivating a Holistic Sustainability Mindset
True corporate responsibility doesn’t come from a few superficial improvements to your practices; it comes from a deep commitment to making ethical changes across the board. This is where a holistic sustainability mindset is vital.
Overcoming the Challenges of Multi-Generational Living
Although we don’t grow up to live with our parents forever, sometimes it can end up just that way, with multiple generations in the household. One in five Americans currently lives in a multigenerational household.
Actionable Tips to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
If you want to do your part in the battle for a better future, it’s important to review your own impact on the environment and then do what you can to remedy the situation. Here are a few actionable tips and suggestions for ways to improve your homefront (without breaking the bank in the process) to be as eco-friendly and sustainable as possible.
How Where You Live Impacts Your Mental Health
From the standard of living in your hometown to the quality of life in your neighborhood, even to the state of your own home, your environment can have a direct impact on your psychological well being. This article explains how and why your living environment so strongly affects your mental health, and will provide recommendations for creating a home that supports your and your family’s psychological wellness.
Healthy Self-Care vs. Toxic Self-Care
It’s important to find a balance with self-care. Sometimes, forms of self-care can become toxic if you let them take over. You can turn something as simple as caring for yourself into something you depend on, and that can do more harm than good.
Traveling to Enrich Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
Travel is far more than a luxury to be reserved for retirement. Adventuring isn’t just something to dream of as you play the lottery. Travel is an essential gift for the mind, body, and spirit.
