Well-Charm

  Mental health and physical health go hand in hand. Researcher have found a relationship between excess body weight and mental health issues.  Persons with extreme obesity are five times more likely to have an episode of major depression. This association appears to be stronger for women than men, because of society’s emphasis on thinness as a characteristic of female beauty. General false beliefs related to obesity: -That they are unattractive to the opposite sex. -That being obese is not beautiful. -A general feeling of inferiority complex. -That they are not being loved because of their weight.   Psychological and other mental health issues of obesity: 1.        Depression and Anxiety As the society expects women and men the look a certain way, not looking that way can cause depression and anxiety when appearing in social gatherings 2.        Eating Disorders Disordered eating is common among persons...

  Cooked my favorite meal and sat down with an episode of friends to savor it, only to finish the episode and find myself with an empty plate, not remembering how my meal tasted. Being present when you eat, also known as mindful eating can help you find deeper pleasures when you want to enjoy every bite. Mindful eating is eating while paying attention. It's about experiencing the sensations of eating, like the taste, smell, texture of food, along with mindful experiences like hunger and fullness. It's about being kind to yourself and not judge yourself for eating what your heart wants! WHY SHOULD YOU EAT MINDFULLY? Can help reduce gastro-intestinal Symptoms like excessive weight, gas, abdominal pain, and cramps. Can also help with binge eating disorders and nurture a healthy relationship with food. HOW CAN YOU EAT MINDFULLY? -eating slowly without distraction and chew your food properly -eat when you’re hungry and avoid emotional eating -pay attention to detail lik...

  Yes. Of course. Sure. No problem. Don’t worry about it. I got it. Let me help you. I’ll figure it out. I’ll do it. I would love to. Seems great, thanks!  My whole life has been about compliance. People pleasing. Pleasing parents, teachers, supervisors. In the process of trying to please everyone, I became paralyzed, incapable even, of being able to say “no.” Many people hesitate to say no, even when they are over-stressed, over-booked, and just too busy to take on anything else. But it is important to learn how to say no to people and their requests.   WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SAY NO?        1.  To establishes boundaries Boundaries demonstrate what you are willing to accept and how you expect to be treated. They are important for mental well-being. 2.  Say no limits stress Taking on too much or saying yes to things you really don't want to do creates excessive stress. Stress can take a serious toll on your healt...

  And still, after all this time,  the Sun has never said to the Earth,  “You owe me.”  Look what happens with love like that. It lights up the sky.                                                                                                                                            —Rumi   WHAT IS SELF LOVE? The dictionary says, it is the instinct or desire to promote one’s own well-being; regard for or love of one’s self.”   Self-love is all a...