THANKSGIVING IS ABOUT MORE THAN FOOD IT’S ABOUT SHOWING GRATITUDE
As we prepare for our Thanksgiving feasts, Thursday night football games, and Black Friday shopping, take some time to show gratitude for those around you and for what you have. Here are a few ways to practice gratitude this month. APPRECIATE EVERYTHING. Get into the habit of being grateful for the little things in your life. It can be easy to acknowledge the “big” things, but nothing is too small to be thankful for. You can be grateful the weather is nice and sunny, that you received the package you’ve been waiting for, or that you got out of bed today. Don’t leave out anything when practicing gratitude. PRACTICE MINDFULNESS. Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present and aware of what’s happening around you. So, instead of being overwhelmed by what you need to do tomorrow or next week, focus on the
present moment and enjoy the time you spend solo or with your loved ones. Live in the moment and take one day at a time. Tomorrow will surely come, and you only have a limited amount of time in the present. CELEBRATE YOUR CHALLENGES. Sometimes struggles and battles in our lives can weigh us down. But when you persevere and continue to push forward, you will find success. Challenges help you improve your abilities and resilience, so celebrate the progress you’ve made. Showing gratitude for challenges and negative experiences allows us to acknowledge humility and appreciate growth in our lives. KEEP A JOURNAL. Writing down the things you’re grateful for will remind you of all the great things you have when other things aren’t going so well. So, keep a journal
about what you’re grateful for each day or week — even if it’s just small things at first. Your perspective on life will change, and it will get easier to see the good things and to feel grateful for things you were likely overlooking. Showing gratitude is something we should do every day, all throughout the year — not just during the holidays. So, try to practice mindfulness and gratitude using these tips! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Are You Brushing Too Hard?
5 SIGNS YOU’RE BRUSHING YOUR TEETH TOO HARD
The harder you brush, the more plaque, bacteria, food particles, and debris you remove, right? ... WRONG! Brushing your teeth and gums too hard can lead to significant tooth damage and sensitivity. Sometimes, it can be challenging to know the correct brushing technique to use when brushing, which leads to brushing too rigorously. Here are some signs to watch out for that may indicate you are being too rough on your teeth during brushings: YOUR GUMS ARE RECEDING. When you brush too rigorously, over time, you may literally brush away your gum tissue, causing it to pull away from your teeth.
When this happens, the root is exposed, eventually leading to possible infection, gum disease, and tooth sensitivity. YOUR TEETH ARE SENSITIVE. If your teeth are sensitive to hot and cold foods and sensations, this may result from brushing away your tooth enamel from brushing too hard. When the enamel is gone, inner layers of your teeth, such as the dentin layer, are exposed, leading to sensitivity. YOUR TOOTHBRUSH IS DAMAGED. Are the bristles on your toothbrush worn? This could signify that you are using too much force while brushing. Ideally, your toothbrush should be switched out every three months. If your toothbrush appears
damaged before then, it’s time to be more gentle while brushing!
YOUR TEETH APPEAR DULL. If your teeth are beginning to lack luster and shine and look dark or yellow, this may be the dentin layer showing through after your enamel is brushed away. TOOTH DECAY. While cavities and decay can happen for many reasons, brushing too hard is one of them; it can brush away the protective enamel, leaving your teeth exposed to plaque and bacteria. If you’re showing one or a few of these signs, it may be time you brush a little lighter! Sometimes a little less is actually more!
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