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How To Recognize Mental Fitness
Mental fitness seems like common sense. Anyone can say we need to be mentally fit, but then struggle to describe it. Let’s start with defining mental. According to Google mental means “relating to the mind.” Next, we look at the definition of fitness. Google says fitness means “the quality of being suitable to fulfill a […]
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Communication With Your Loved One
We often hear that good communication is key to a good relationship. The problem is that they don’t define it well. In my experience, it involves more than just speaking. It involves listening, loving, and change. True communication that makes a good relationship includes each of these things. Listening in Communication One important aspect of […]
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Using Scales For Mental Health
I suffer from depression. My mental health makes it difficult for me to even do the simplest stuff. Some days, I struggle to read. I have been reading almost constantly since I was eight years old, so struggling to enjoy reading really means I’m having a bad day. My husband tries his best to help, […]
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The Importance of MEPSfit
When I started MEPSfit, I did it with the goal of learning and sharing how to achieve mental, emotional, physical, spiritual fitness. All-around health depends on this type of fitness. We struggle more when one part is unfit. It takes a balancing act to keep it all together and helps maintain sanity in an insane […]
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How to Deal With Depression While Sick
I hate feeling sick. The sick I mean is the type where you can still do stuff, but wish you could stay in bed instead. When I feel sick, I struggle even more physically and mentally. Physically, I feel exhausted, nauseous, and in pain. Mentally I feel tired and struggle to focus. I also struggle […]
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Celebrating the New Year Alone
This year had been different. Many people find their plans changed from previous years. Most parties may be canceled or extremely limited in number. You may find yourself celebrating the New Year alone. Instead of focusing on the negative of celebrating alone, focus on the positive. Bed Time When celebrating alone at home, you don’t […]
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Combatting Depression During The Holidays
The holidays bring joy, love, and happiness. The holidays bring pain, heartache, and struggle. Filled with highs and lows the holidays can be difficult to manage. It can become even more difficult if you are already combatting depression in everyday life. I struggle with depression on a daily basis and have for several years. I’ve […]