Health & Wellness | Wit & Delight | Designing a Life Well-Lived https://witanddelight.com/category/wellness/ A Lifestyle Blog Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:22:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Best of Wit & Delight: 11 of Kate’s Essays on Relationships, Mental Health, and Home https://witanddelight.com/2023/06/best-of-wit-delight-kate-personal-essays/ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=110488 I'm sharing 11 of the personal essays I've written on relationships, mental health, becoming a parent, and what home means to me.

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]]> 20 Journaling Prompts I Swear By to Get You Out of Your Head https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/journaling-prompts/ https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/journaling-prompts/#comments Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=54011 I'm sharing 20 of my favorite journaling prompts for self-discovery, managing emotions, and dealing with anxiety and depression.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2023/04/journaling-prompts/feed/ 27 The Guilt of Feeling Happy and Mantras to Find Your Joy https://witanddelight.com/2022/12/happiness-guilt-joy-mantras/ https://witanddelight.com/2022/12/happiness-guilt-joy-mantras/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=103491 Happiness guilt is a very real thing, but it doesn't have to be the defining part of your emotional state. Here's one approach to letting it go.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2022/12/happiness-guilt-joy-mantras/feed/ 5 Why Setting Healthy Boundaries Is Good for You (And How to Do It) https://witanddelight.com/2022/10/setting-healthy-boundaries/ https://witanddelight.com/2022/10/setting-healthy-boundaries/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=53493 Here's everything you need to know about boundaries—what they are, what happens when we don't have them, and how to set them in your own life.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2022/10/setting-healthy-boundaries/feed/ 3 5 Small Practices That Help Me Connect to Myself When I’m Overwhelmed https://witanddelight.com/2022/09/small-practices-that-help-feeling-overwhelmed/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=101998 When I’m feeling overwhelmed and out of sorts, these five small practices always help me connect to myself again.

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]]> 3 Meaningful Ways to Practice Self-Care as an Introvert https://witanddelight.com/2022/09/self-care-for-introverts/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=101724 Self-care for introverts might look a little different than it does for our extroverted friends. Here are 3 self-care practices worth trying.

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]]> Having a Bad Day? Here Are 11 Simple Reminders to Help You Feel Better https://witanddelight.com/2022/08/bad-day-tips/ https://witanddelight.com/2022/08/bad-day-tips/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=84982 I put together 11 simple yet incredibly important reminders we tend to overlook or forget about when we’re running on empty.

We're never going to eliminate bad days, but we can find ways to improve them when they happen.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2022/08/bad-day-tips/feed/ 13 The Power of Self-Actualization and How to Build It Into Your Routine https://witanddelight.com/2022/07/self-actualization-routine/ https://witanddelight.com/2022/07/self-actualization-routine/#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=101026 I began to define self-actualization as the simple act of knowing who I am and being able to reside inside that space for a while.

Here's why this routine is so powerful.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2022/07/self-actualization-routine/feed/ 4 The Benefits of Anxiety and Why It Might Actually Be Your Superpower https://witanddelight.com/2022/07/benefits-of-anxiety/ https://witanddelight.com/2022/07/benefits-of-anxiety/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=100447 Let's look at anxiety a little differently. These are some of the benefits of anxiety, and why, in some ways, it might be your superpower.

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]]> How to Cope With the Liminal Spaces in Our Lives https://witanddelight.com/2022/05/liminal-spaces/ https://witanddelight.com/2022/05/liminal-spaces/#comments Fri, 13 May 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=97960 What do we do in the liminal spaces of our lives, whether in friendship, love, or career? Today's post sets out to answer that question.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2022/05/liminal-spaces/feed/ 18 Treat Your Mind Like Your Home: On Being Proactive About Your Mental Health https://witanddelight.com/2022/03/proactive-mental-health/ https://witanddelight.com/2022/03/proactive-mental-health/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=97096 Our minds often receive less priority than our physical spaces. Here's a nudge to be proactive about caring for your mental health.

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Here are a couple of ideas.

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]]> 5 Surprising Benefits of Slowing Down https://witanddelight.com/2022/02/5-surprising-benefits-of-slowing-down/ https://witanddelight.com/2022/02/5-surprising-benefits-of-slowing-down/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=96116 These are the benefits I've noticed from slowing down more often, along with tangible ways you can practice a slower pace in your life.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2022/02/5-surprising-benefits-of-slowing-down/feed/ 2 My Go-To Massage Gun for Relieving Back Pain and Muscle Soreness https://witanddelight.com/2022/01/opove-massage-gun-review/ https://witanddelight.com/2022/01/opove-massage-gun-review/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=95701 I'm sharing my in-depth review of the OPOVE M3 Pro massage gun, which I've owned since 2020. Head to the post for all the details!

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2022/01/opove-massage-gun-review/feed/ 3 Return to Yourself: A Practical Guide on How to Retreat https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/return-to-yourself-a-practical-guide-on-how-to-retreat/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/return-to-yourself-a-practical-guide-on-how-to-retreat/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=93892 Today's post explores the benefits of taking a retreat, along with ideas for how you can plan a retreat for yourself.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/return-to-yourself-a-practical-guide-on-how-to-retreat/feed/ 2 Bad Day Culprit Number One: Perfectionism https://witanddelight.com/2021/11/bad-day-culprit-number-one-perfectionism/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=87032 Stop letting perfectionism get in your way. Dr. Anna Roth is sharing how you can move beyond perfectionism and make your days so much better.

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]]> 8 Creativity Prompts I Swear By to Get You Out of a Rut https://witanddelight.com/2021/10/8-creativity-prompts-i-swear-by-to-get-you-out-of-a-rut/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=93744 When you want a burst of creativity but don’t know how to get into that mindset, these are a few of my favorite prompts to help you get started.

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]]> The Practice That Will Make Your Bad Days Better https://witanddelight.com/2021/09/the-practice-that-will-make-your-bad-days-better/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/09/the-practice-that-will-make-your-bad-days-better/#comments Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=90287 This practice has completely changed the course of my life and how I deal with my own ups and downs.

I'm so eager to share the same journey with all of you.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/09/the-practice-that-will-make-your-bad-days-better/feed/ 1 7 Secret Benefits of an Afternoon Nap https://witanddelight.com/2021/07/7-secret-benefits-of-an-afternoon-nap/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/07/7-secret-benefits-of-an-afternoon-nap/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=91058 Most of us have heard the science around the benefits of naps. Here are 7 secret side effects I've discovered for myself, as a lifelong napper.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/07/7-secret-benefits-of-an-afternoon-nap/feed/ 4 The Powerful Act of Sharing Our Stories About Women’s Health https://witanddelight.com/2021/07/the-powerful-act-of-sharing-our-stories-about-womens-health/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/07/the-powerful-act-of-sharing-our-stories-about-womens-health/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=91007 Today's post explores the powerful shift that could come from more transparency around our individual health journeys.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/07/the-powerful-act-of-sharing-our-stories-about-womens-health/feed/ 9 The 5-Minute Practice That Helps Me Reset Throughout the Day https://witanddelight.com/2021/06/five-minute-break/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/06/five-minute-break/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=90794 This practice is about allowing myself to pause, even when everything in me is telling me to keep going, no breaks required. I hope you find it as helpful as I have.

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]]> How to Find Micro-Moments of Stillness in the Everyday https://witanddelight.com/2021/06/how-to-find-micro-moments-of-stillness-in-the-everyday/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/06/how-to-find-micro-moments-of-stillness-in-the-everyday/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=90080 Today we're walking you through 13 ways to find micro-moments of stillness each day.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/06/how-to-find-micro-moments-of-stillness-in-the-everyday/feed/ 1 June 2021 Theme: Finding Stillness in the Everyday https://witanddelight.com/2021/06/june-2021-theme-finding-stillness-in-the-everyday/ Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=89941 This June, our theme is all about learning to embrace the mess and figuring out how to find stillness within it.

Find all of the details about our June theme in today's post.

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]]> How to Pay Attention (an Unofficial Guide) https://witanddelight.com/2021/05/how-to-pay-attention-an-unofficial-guide/ Sun, 16 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=89656 Today one writer is exploring the topic of attention fatigue, and what activities in particular help them get to the other side.

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]]> The Libido Lowdown on Women’s Desire https://witanddelight.com/2021/05/the-libido-lowdown-on-womens-desire/ Tue, 04 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=89114 Brittany Chaffee is exploring the concept of women's sexual desire, including how it's shifted in the pandemic and why it's not as complicated as our society has made it seem.

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]]> 16 Things to Do When You’re Feeling Stuck in a Rut https://witanddelight.com/2021/04/16-things-to-do-when-youre-feeling-stuck-in-a-rut/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/04/16-things-to-do-when-youre-feeling-stuck-in-a-rut/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=88756 While there's no miracle cure for pulling yourself out of a tough spot, there are ways you can gently ease back above ground.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/04/16-things-to-do-when-youre-feeling-stuck-in-a-rut/feed/ 2 11 Small Ways You Can Be Kinder to Yourself in Your Everyday Routines https://witanddelight.com/2021/03/11-small-ways-you-can-be-kinder-to-yourself-in-your-everyday-routines/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/03/11-small-ways-you-can-be-kinder-to-yourself-in-your-everyday-routines/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=88331 Could you use some reminders on how to be kind and compassionate with yourself in your everyday life? Here are a few simple ideas.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/03/11-small-ways-you-can-be-kinder-to-yourself-in-your-everyday-routines/feed/ 2 The Importance of Learning to Parent Yourself https://witanddelight.com/2021/03/the-importance-of-learning-to-parent-yourself/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/03/the-importance-of-learning-to-parent-yourself/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=88142 Writer Ryan Alexis is sharing the importance of learning to parent yourself, one small kindness and gentle nudge toward routine at a time.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/03/the-importance-of-learning-to-parent-yourself/feed/ 5 15 Things You Could Do Instead of Comparing Yourself to Others https://witanddelight.com/2021/03/15-things-you-could-do-instead-of-comparing-yourself-to-others-2/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/03/15-things-you-could-do-instead-of-comparing-yourself-to-others-2/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=87960 Today we're sharing 15 things you could do rather than indulge in that familiar, unproductive tendency we all have—comparing ourselves to others.

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]]> https://witanddelight.com/2021/03/15-things-you-could-do-instead-of-comparing-yourself-to-others-2/feed/ 2 Morning Moments: Setting the Tone for Your Day https://witanddelight.com/2021/03/morning-moments-setting-the-tone-for-your-day/ https://witanddelight.com/2021/03/morning-moments-setting-the-tone-for-your-day/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://witanddelight.com/?p=87526 Contributor Nina Kolar is sharing morning movements that will help prepare you to take on whatever your day has in store for you.

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