SELF-CARE TIPS FOR A HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER YOU
You matter. It’s an easy thing to forget with the overwhelming obligations and responsibilities most people have, but you matter. Everyone, including you, must practice self-care to ensure their happiness and peace of mind. DISCONNECT FROM TECHNOLOGY The connectivity provided by technology comes with several benefits, but they have just as many drawbacks. Companies design phones to be addictive. Your brain releases a little dopamine whenever you get a notification, not unlike a slot machine. That’s why we constantly check our phones, even when they don’t ring or vibrate. Meanwhile, studies correlate heavy social media usage with profound feelings of loneliness and depression. Everyone needs to distance themselves from technology every so often. Try leaving your phone at home when you go outside or set a specific no-screen time. Better yet, dive into nature. Practice yoga in the park or hike through the woods and breathe in the fresh air instead of scrolling. DREAM MORE Our bodies demand that we spend about a third of the day sleeping, and it does so for a reason. Almost every cell needs If I got anything out of my embarrassing experience, it was that I had a fantastic example of superior customer service with Ken, which further embarrassed me because I don’t think I have kept my customer service as high. Ultimately, I didn’t lose anything except for some of my pride, which is probably best lessened. I did, however, learn some crucial lessons: One, don’t be in such a rush. That always gets me in trouble. (I don’t seem to learn from that repeated mistake — my wife reminds me about that one.) Second, confirm who is on the other end of the line before doing anything that involves personal information, computer access, or money. Third, make sure I do everything possible for my clients so they know I have their best interest at heart, and I am worthy of their trust. ... CONTINUED FROM COVER
time to refresh and renew. But many people continue to shrug off sleep, which falls to the bottom of their priorities.
Take the time to increase your sleep quality. It helps almost every part of your body, from brain to toe. To do so, implement positive sleep habits. Don’t watch TV before bed, keep your bedroom dark, and put your phone on “do not disturb.” INDULGE YOURSELF It’s all too easy to devote our lives to other people, but taking time for ourselves is essential. Some me-time lets you get some perspective through joy. Once a month, push the responsibilities away and spend the day doing what you love. If you want a spa day, get a massage. If you’d prefer to paint figurines in your basement, that’s all you. We spend most of our time in our heads, preoccupied with our thoughts and focused on our obligations. It’s not good for our mental health. The sheer weight of life is heavy on our shoulders and minds. Ease those worries and anxieties by putting the phone away, getting a good night’s sleep, and spending quality time with ourselves.
Ken has my five-star endorsement.
Ken’s PC Repair 12865 Deauville Dr., Omaha, NE 68137 (402) 933-7890
–Christopher J. Grimmond
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