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How to Prepare for Being a Mother Again

May 5, 2019 by Rhonda Gales 2 Comments

If you already have kids, and you have taken a break to build your career, or to focus on creating the right family environment, chances are that you might be worried about whether or not you can go through the process again. Finding out that you will be a mother and thinking about how to prepare for being a mother again can be challenging. But, also very exciting. You can rely on the support of your kids and family, and you will be able to grow. First, however, you will need to get rid of the frustration to make the most out of these few special months. Find out more below.

Check You Are Physically Ready

One of the things you will have to do when you find yourself pregnant again after not thinking about having more kids is to prepare your body for the challenge. There are loads of physical changes you will go through. And, you will need to ensure that you are ready. Get a general health checkup. Additionally, find out whether or not you will need to take supplements. Furthermore, talk to your practitioner about the risks and how to avoid them. Especially, if you are over 40.

Take Care of Your Mental Health

The next thing you have to do is make sure that you have the right mindset to start raising kids again. First, you might be tired, or exhausted, or simply tied up with the school and organizing family life. It is crucial that you ask for help from your family members if you need it. And, make sure that you are able to focus on preparing yourself for the pregnancy and welcoming a new family member. You may have to dig deep, and this might be the right time to take some time off to focus on your spiritual well being.

Get Your Family on Board

If you have other kids, who are older, or school aged, you will definitely face some kind of jealousy. So, you may have to sit down with your kids and partner to discuss the changes the arrival of the new baby will bring forward. Get them on board, so you will be able to rely on their help and moral support. If your kids are smaller, you will have to explain to them that having a new sibling will be exciting, but there will certainly be challenges.

Find the Right Doctor

It will be a good idea to find a doctor you can trust. Figuring out how to prepare for being a new mother can be unsettling at times. It might have been a couple of years since you had your last baby. If so, this means that you will have to find out about the latest trends and screenings. So, ensure that you are in good hands and have a great birth without any complications.

Take Advantage of Technology

There are some great devices that will take the anxiety out of your pregnancy. You should take advantage of the devices and health monitoring apps available. If you don’t want to worry about your baby’s health or your own, you might want to check out some of the latest technological inventions introduced in maternity care. For example, Bloom Life Can Time Braxton Hicks Contractions. So, check it out so you will know when to grab your bags and head to the hospital.

Prepare the Family for the New Lifestyle

It is also a good idea to determine if family members are ready for the change in their lifestyle. Also, you can you meet their emotional and physical needs. It might be the case that your kids will have to take the school bus instead of getting a ride from you. No matter what type of changes you introduce, always sit down and discuss it with the kids and your partner.

Embrace the Moment

Motherhood is one of the best experiences in the world. So, it is important that you prepare for being a mother and enjoy it. Take a step back from your business, outsource some of the processes if you can, and make the most out of your time alone. Become less busy, so you can ensure you are providing the best care for your family.

Most importantly, you will have to make sure that you are comfortable with the changes. Also, make sure your family is ready for the challenges and new lifestyle. Choose the right doctor and plan carefully. Make sure you look after number one, as your new baby is relying on you.

Filed Under: Empowerment, Pregnancy-New Mom Tagged With: expectant mothers, pregnancy care, pregnancy tips

How to Build Confidence in Your Relationships

April 13, 2019 by Rhonda Gales

Are you built on a solid foundation? Recently, I had a conversation about being successful in relationships and in life. I remembered a quote from many years ago, “If it’s not build on the right foundation it won’t stand.” I always believed the quote was so fitting, especially when it pertains to relationships. I started thinking about the many people that I’ve encountered over the course of the years. Some of my relationships/friendships have withstood the test of time and some were temporary. I know that those that didn’t last weren’t build on the right foundation, at least not for me. Today, I’m going to share a few tips that will help empower you and teach you how to build confidence in your relationships.

I see my house, me, as having 3 major components. The first is my foundation. My foundation is what keeps me standing. It’s what allows me to bend, but not break. It’s what allows me to be able to weather storms when they hit. My foundation is my values that I’ve worked to develop over the years. My values change, but they have always allowed me to remain steadfast and not waiver. These tips will teach you how to build confidence in your relationships:

Assertive – I have learned to assert myself over the course of the years. I’ve worked on speaking my mind, but doing it in a tactful way.
Open-minded – I’ve learned to accept people for who they are. They may not think the way I do and they may not live their life the way I do, but I’ve learned to let people be people. I don’t need to socialize, be friends or have a relationship with them. People are going to be who they are and I just don’t expend time and energy trying to change one thing about them. I don’t sleep with them nor do I depend on them for my lively hood, so they can kick rocks. I just remove myself and continue with my life.
Faith – It’s important that I believe in someone other than myself and I never waiver from my Faith.
Self-Reliance – Self-reliance is important to me and one that I don’t waiver from. I want to be able to sustain me and mine, and never have to rely on other people to keep a roof over my head, feed, cloth or sustain me in anyway unless it’s my husband. Since I don’t have one, I work to take care of me. I have the ability to do just that, so why should I take advantage of other people to do what I can do for myself. If I’m going to teach others to be self-reliant, I must practice what I preach. This tip is imperative when thinking about how to build confidence.
Honesty – Another value that I will not waiver on. I believe that a person’s word is their bond. If you can’t live up to your words, it falls into the same category as being unreliable. You can’t be trusted, so what’s the point.
Diligence – Remain steadfast and never give up. This attitude will lead to you achieving your goals and ultimately your success.
Resourceful – You must build resources in order to be successful. In my opinion, you build resources so you can build comrade and create great things together or assist one another in reaching a common goal.
Real – The only fake thing that I like is the gel coating on my nails. Other than that, I’m real and will remain real for the rest of my life. If you can’t be real, you can’t show people who you really are. You can count on what I say, and you can count on it being the truth. At least my truth.

My second level is my frame. I’m robust! I’m thick enough where I can’t be snapped. Within my frame is my goals, my decision making skills, my education and training. Basically, my repertoire. My skills for survival and success. The lessons and skills that I use to raise and assist my family as well as mentor and lead others. I work continuously to enhance these skills. The world changes constantly, so it’s important that we all stay on our game.

Education is the key to success. It doesn’t have to be a formal education, you can educate yourself through on-line courses. Furthermore, I believe life is the greatest teacher. There are many who have been successful without a college degree. Additionally, you don’t have to have a 4 year degree to be successful either. You can obtain an Associates and do great things in your life. It’s all about your ability to seek and obtain.

Most importantly, my frame includes my personality and how I see the world. My approach to life and my belief system. I have set high standards for myself. And, I work everyday to maintain what I have accomplished and continue to reach for what I haven’t.

Last is my frame out. How I present myself, my frame and my values to the world. You can acquire education and possess skills, but if you can’t put it together for the benefit of yourself, your family and make a contribution to society what good is it. I’m thankful that I have worked toward everything that I have. It empowers me to assist others in receiving theirs as well. When you feel good about yourself, the sky is the limit.

How to build confidence in your relationships is something to ponder? What is your foundation built on and what do you include in your frame out? Everyone doesn’t have to be built on the same foundation nor do we have to have the same frame or frame out. That’s what makes us individuals. Just make sure that your foundation is solid and it won’t crack when you encounter a storm.

Filed Under: Confidence, Empowerment Tagged With: building confidence, empowerment tips, self improvement, self-confidence

How to Choose the Perfect Baby Name

April 3, 2019 by Rhonda Gales 2 Comments

How to Choose the Perfect Baby Name is a question many parents have. We have parenting tips on how to choose the perfect baby name. Not only do you need to find a name that you both like, but you also need to consider suggestions from over-eager family and friends.

One of the main concerns for parents now is that they may unintentionally choose a bad name not realizing that a particular name has connotations and could even threaten job opportunities later on. With so much to consider – how can you possibly choose the right name?

Consider Family Names

When you are choosing a name, one of the best places to look for family approval is your own family names. There is a long-standing tradition for naming children after parents and grandparents though you wouldn’t have to stick to the strict rules for which child gets named after which person!

Naming a baby after a family member is a huge mark of respect and something you might consider. Even if you want to choose another first name, picking a middle names from within your family is a nice way to show someone how much you care about them. And, if you are worried about choosing a ‘bad’ first name, a more regular middle name could be used later on. Of course, the same is true the other way around. You could just pick a regular first name and then go a little wilder with the middle name.

Factor Nicknames into Your Decision

Finding a name is hard enough without having to worry about the kind of nicknames it might bring up. For example, you might love the name ‘Minerva’ but hate the inevitable nickname ‘Minnie’. Nicknames tend to follow a similar pattern so you should consider all the different options that may present themselves.

A nickname might also be part of the reason for choosing a name. You might love ‘Minnie’ but worry that it won’t look great on a CV where Minerva might look better. Of course, the reality is that by the time your baby is looking for a job, things might have changed considerably. It’s entirely possible to overthink the name you choose and in the end, you have to pick something that you love.

A Name is For Life!

Something that some parents seem to forget is that a name is for life. In some cases, it’s until the child reaches the legal age to be able to change their name. While celebrities seem entirely fine with giving their children cutesy and often bizarre names, this seems to be a Hollywood thing that is best left alone.

While you are looking down at a little baby, do consider what that baby may grow up to be. Nominative determinism may not be a sure fire way towards success but equally, your baby is going to be an adult for a lot longer than they are an adorable bundle of love.

Finding the right name is a case of trial and error. As you research throughout your pregnancy, you will likely go through phases but in the end, when you look at your baby in your arms for the first time, you will know what the right answer is.

Filed Under: Empowerment, Family Time, Pregnancy-New Mom Tagged With: newborn babies, pregnancy tips

Bad Baby Names

April 3, 2019 by Rhonda Gales

When I heard the name of Beyonce and Jay-Z’s baby girl, Blue Ivy, I immediately thought damn here we go with these bad baby names again. I’ve wondered if parents think about the name calling and harassment their child will endure as they grow up. I understand wanting a unique name for your child, but some of the names we place on our children are just down right ridiculous. However, Blue Ivy is so rich her name won’t matter. She will tutored at home, and socialize with those who have unique names just like her. For example, Apple, Alabama Luella, Banjo, Sailor Lee and Diezel. Yep, the names of other Celebrity children.

Lets talk about the common folk? You know the children that have to go to regular school and endure being teased on the playground. Or, later in life turned down for a job because of their name. Corporate America will turn people away because of their names. People prejudge or automatically make assumptions about who you are because of preconceived ideas. They see your name on your Resume and automatically think they know you. It hits the shredder. They don’t want to leave any traces of you and that ridiculous name. Please know, they aren’t interested in the likes of you and your name says it all.

Lexus and Mercedes were once seen as ghetto names. Especially if the children lived in the projects or another low income area. What’s the chances of someone living in the ghetto driving or getting close to a Lexus or Mercedes? Lexus and Mercedes have dropped to the bottom of our Bad Baby Names list. Names like Buwana, KimKisha, Chandeler, Obamaneshaa, Pilot Inspektor, and Jermajesty are on the scene. These are the names that will wear on innocent children. These are the names that will cause a child to save every dime they can so they can change it down the road. Sorry mom, but Obamanesha or Pilot Inspektor was more than I could bear. I hope that you understand.

People please think about your children and the world in which we live when you decide on a baby name. More than likely, they will have to live with that name for the rest of their life. And, the torture that goes along with it. If you’ve noticed, I have intentionally not called my list Ghetto Names. Bad Baby Names have no boundaries. They’re just bad rather you live in the suburbs, Hollywood Hills or the ghetto. Leave us a comment and let us know the worst baby name(s) that you’ve heard or what you think about parents who give these poor children horrendous names.

Filed Under: Empowerment, Pregnancy-New Mom, Uncategorized Tagged With: baby names, new mothers, newborn babies, parenting tips

Staying True To Youself When You Become A Mother

February 28, 2019 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Today, I’m sharing tips on how to stay true yourself. One of the biggest challenges for new and experienced mothers is the struggle to retain a sense of self. In fact, it can seem incredibly difficult staying true to yourself when you become a mother. But, empowering yourself if you have a family to take care of is a must. Fortunately, there are some strategies you can use to help with this. Yes, you are mom, but you are so much more as well.

Staying true to yourself:

Outside Interests and Hobbies

One thing that can help in staying true to yourself when you become a mother is to set aside some time for regular hobbies and interests. Furthermore, look for hobbies that take you outside of the home. In fact, this is important for moms that choose to stay home full-time to look after their kids. Without additional interest, their lives can quickly be over with housekeeping and childcare tasks.

Furthermore, don’t see attending a book club, an art class, or the movies once a week as a luxury. Instead, see it as a vital way to balance your responsibilities and life. Always remain true to your own personal identity and needs.

Challenge Your Brain

While taking care of your kids can be incredibility fun and rewarding, many women that are used to having high powered career miss the challenge and mental stimulation that work provides.

In fact, there are activities that you can get involved in that can counteract this mental boredom. One is to work part-time. Something that allows you to strike a balance between taking care of the kids and having adult conversations and interactions. Of course, working part-time is also a good way to bring extra income into your household. And, it ensures your career stays on track too.

Another idea is studying for nursing degrees online. Not only is it high level, the reward are great. It will provide the mental stimulation you crave, and you can fit your studies around your family responsibilities. Online courses allow you to have the best of both worlds, and stay true to yourself.

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Non-Mommy Friends

It’s a fact, having another mom as a friend can be a real lifesaver. After all, who understands being woken up in the middle of the night five times for a feeding or the trials and tribulations of potty training?

However, when your goal is to stay true to yourself as a mother, it can also be useful to spend some time with your non-mommy friends. In fact, it tends to be people that you have met through school, college, work or hobbies that best remind you of pre-mommy persona. Something that can be incredibly refreshing if you feel as if your identity is being swallowed up by your role as mom.

Filed Under: Confidence, Empowerment Tagged With: building confidence, careers for women, finding hobbies, parenting tips

How to Find Balance in Your Life When You Become a Mother

January 27, 2019 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Motherhood comes with a myriad of emotions and expectations. Society pressures women to become fantastic mothers. However, there are effects that most of us do not anticipate. As a result, you may wonder how to find balance in your life once you become a mother.

The role “mother” or even “wife” causes us to overshadow other aspects of our womanhood. If you feel you have lost yourself and can only talk about yourself as either a mother or wife, it’s time to step back and start empowering yourself again. Assess how you got there, and than figure out how to find balance in your life again.

It is all about the kids

Until children are able to take care of themselves, a mother is left to pour into their life constantly. Furthermore, they require nothing in return. This one-sided relationship can leave a mother with no energy for herself. There is a beauty in the selflessness of motherhood. However, just because you become a mother doesn’t mean you stop being a women or having needs, wants and desires.

If you feel you are missing something in your life, think about what changes you can make. That does not automatically mean diverting attention from your children. But, you can find pockets of time where you can be alone before the kids wake up. This may mean getting up a little early or making time for yourself while they’re in school or after bedtime. Most importantly, find something to do that you love. It could be pottery or volunteer work. Make it about you.

Your career was a big deal or still is

When you meet someone, after asking their name, what question do you ask next? If you ask what they do and they are a CRA tax audit Hamilton professional what feelings do you get? Society has conditioned us to place a high premium on what we do in life. When you become a mother, things change. When you are devoted to your children you can become bored and lonely. You may find that you are unable to relate unless you’re talking about your role as a mother and your children or husband.

However, it is vital to remember that your career is not what defines you. Just as you are not the total of who your children are. Challenge yourself to find commonalities that don’t make you feel awkward. Own who you are and wear it boldly. You aren’t here to impress others, just be the best you that you can be so you can find balance in your life.

Filed Under: Confidence, Empowerment Tagged With: confidence, self improvement, women's self help

Careers to Consider When Your Kids Start School

October 17, 2018 by Rhonda Gales 2 Comments

Looking to re-enter the work-force now that your kids are in school? If your kids are in school full-time, you have more flexibility to go after the career of your dreams. However, you may be unsure of which career path to take. So, today we’re going to share four careers to consider when your kids start school. Making your own money or contributing to the household is a great way to put your on the self-empowerment path.

1. School Teacher

Many parents go into teaching because they enjoy being around children. Additionally, they have plenty of experience with their own kids. If you’re creative and quick-minded with a college education, you could train to become an elementary or high-school teacher.

One of the benefits of teaching when you have kids is that you will also have summer and winter breaks off. Definitely add school teacher to your list of careers to consider.

2. Nursing

It may take a few years to qualify as a nurse, however, nursing is a rewarding and flexible career choice for mothers. Not only can you enjoy helping patients, but you can also work your shifts around your child.

You should know, however, that your training doesn’t end when you become a nurse. As part of your continued professional development, you will need to complete ongoing training. The good news is, with companies like Valley Anesthesia, you can earn your AANA Certification while enjoying deluxe resort accommodations. If your lifestyle allows, you can take a break from family life and focus on continuing your education. You can do this, all from the sanctity of a stunning educational resort.

3. Web Developer

Are you harnessing secret coding skills? If so, you could become a web developer and work from the comfort of your own home. Because of the rise of online shopping sites and remote working, freelance web developers and designers are in high demand. A career in Web Development allows both flexibility and a great salary.

Furthermore, you don’t need to be tied to a 9-5 schedule. You can find your own clients and work when it suits you. The same goes for any freelance work such as photography, photo editing, copywriting and accounting.

4. Yoga Instructor

Again, if you like the idea of being self-employed, why not use your skills and interests to earn money. Yoga is incredibly popular, and all it takes is a short course to turn your passion for yoga into a teaching career.

Finding a balance between work and family time is difficult for many parents. Make sure you’re earning enough money to support your family when contemplating what careers to consider. Most importantly, you want to be able to spend time with your children and enjoy a little personal time. Finding the right career with a bit of flexibility can put you on the path to a rewarding career and family life. So, it pays to do your research and have an open mind when considering your career.

Filed Under: Empowerment, Finances, Life-Thoughts Tagged With: careers for women, empowerment, finances, job opportunities for moms, self-empowerment

How to Learn More About Yourself

October 1, 2018 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Learning more about yourself is always a good thing. It can enhance your career prospects or help you get insight into how you can be a better person. During your journey, you may end up unearthing a skill that you never knew existed. Most importantly, you may be able to use that ability to help your future. However, you must enter into the world of self-discovery in order to learn more about yourself and become self-empowered:

Push yourself out of your comfort zone

You’re never going to unearth any skills that you may have lying under the surface if you don’t find a way to bring them out. As a result, you have to start finding your way into alien territories and push yourself to enhance.

Quite simply, this means stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new. This could mean doing taking on different tasks at work set to taking on new and exciting challenges with friends. For example, such as entering an Escape Room. An Escape Room is where you can play games and solve puzzles with others. Each room has its own storyline. You have 60 minutes to search for clues and solve the puzzles to earn your freedom and escape the room! It’s an opportunity to find make new friends and to do something different. Taking on new tasks allows you to offer your skills or assistance on a new project. Think about your knowledge and skill and put them to use. Doing so will help you learn more about yourself.

Adhere to your body clock

You may have been told from a young age that “the early bird catches the worm.” But, you don’t necessarily have to get up early in the morning in order to be successful. Everybody’s body clock is different. For some people, getting up later or even during the day is just more natural. So, if you feel like getting up early does nothing at all to help you to be proactive then try getting up a bit later.

Listen to your gut

Start listening to those gut feelings you get in certain situations. It’s your intuition raising red flags so you can assess what’s happening. Most of the time it’s a warning about something or someone. If something doesn’t sit right follow your instinct.

Finally, take heed and implement these steps into your life so you can learn more about yourself.

Filed Under: Confidence, Empowerment Tagged With: confidence boosters, self-esteem tips for mothers, women's self help

Why Parents Should Seek Help for Drug Addiction

September 24, 2018 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Growing up in an environment where parents are addicted to drugs is devastating. Some of the issues that children face include violence, a lack of emotional connection, and a lack of financial support. Furthermore, they may even have to take care of their parents. Parents who are addicted struggle to take care of themselves. If you have been struggling with addiction, getting help will lead to a path of empowering yourself. Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on why you should seek help for drug addiction:

You will deliver a healthy child

The number of kids born with opioid withdrawal syndrome has increased. Unfortunately, pregnant women are abusing painkillers and hard drugs like heroin. When you are pregnant and abuse drugs, you are creating a lifelong struggle for an unborn child. However, it is possible to become clean before giving birth. Seeking help from a rehabilitation center or other facility is recommended. Experiencing withdrawals can create serious and life-threatening complications. However, giving birth to a healthy baby is imperative. It’s an opportunity to break the cycle of drug dependency.

You stop being a threat to your kids

When parents abuse drugs, it is the kids who end up being the primary casualties. You become a better parent when you make a commitment to recover from an addiction. As a result, you can stop being verbally and physically violent toward your kids. And, possibly even mend the broken trust.

You raise emotionally healthy kids

Kids who have grown up around parents that abuse drugs end up with a number of emotional issues. There are those who end up withdrawn, shy and antisocial. On the other end of the spectrum, there are those who end up copying the behavior of their parents. They end up abusing drugs themselves. A lack of physical and emotional availability means that someone else becomes responsible for the children. The lessons are never positive. When you quit drugs, you establish your presence in your kids lives. Furthermore, you can parent and follow their progress in school. They start confiding in you about things that you previously couldn’t pay attention to. The new relationship not only strengthens your bond, but also protects your kids from making serious life mistakes.

Your kids get a better chance to live a healthy adult life

The other benefit that you get from quitting addiction is that you are emotionally available. You teach them how to form healthy bonds as they grow up. So, they are able to form a healthy and stable emotional attachment to you. As a result, they grow up managing healthy relationships. This includes with peers and even healthy marriages. The ultimate gift which comes from recovery, you will have modeled positive parental behavior. They will also be great parents to their kids. Poor parenting is generational. Sobriety allows it to end.

There are many other benefits from getting sober. Sobriety has a direct correlation with your kid’s academic performance. Being successful academically translates to success in life. It will raise the social and economic status of your family as well. Additionally, the knowledge gets passed from one generation to the next. If you are struggling with addiction, think about how you can transform your family. You can change your kids lives by getting sober and making a commitment to do it.

Filed Under: Health, Women's Health Tagged With: drug addiction help, drug rehab, healthy parenting

Four Ways to Look and Feel Your Best Every Day

August 13, 2018 by Rhonda Gales Leave a Comment

Since two million years ago when our ancestors were born in Ethiopia’s Ledi River Valley, people have experienced stress. Over the years, it has been determined from our ancestors that the number one way to look and feel better is to relieve the stress. Unfortunately, many people do this by self-medicating either with alcohol, street drugs or pharmaceuticals. But, there are other ways to relieve stress that won’t damage the body. For example, raising your self-esteemed will make your body function more efficiently and naturally. Here are 4 simple tips for that will help you feel your best everyday:

1. Work Out

Our first tip on how to reduce stress is to exercise vigorously for an extended period. Good things happen to your body when your exercise. Your brain produces endorphins – hormones that are analgesics, which relieves stress. Additionally, the oxygenated blood from your workout brightens your skin. Furthermore, it lowers cortisol levels which makes your skin more elastic . It also helps to reduce wrinkles and gives you better muscle tone and reduces fat. A good workout is the best bang for your buck commitment.

2. Smile Every Day

Our second tip on how to reduce stress is to smile. As Mother Theresa once said: “Peace begins with a smile.” There is research data that supports the theory that even if you’re in a bad mood, if you force a smile it can actually make you feel happier. It only takes a brief smile to experience this benefit. One expert, Dr. Javod K. Gol, at Precision Dentistry in Columbia, MD, states: “Your smile is the very first thing that people notice about you. A bright and confident smile makes a great first impression and naturally makes you more attractive personally and professionally.”

Psychologists say that a person who is smiling seems more friendly. Thus more trustworthy than a person who is frowning. There are also psychological studies which support the concept that the habitual act of smiling helps the mind move into more positive thinking patterns. All you have to do is remember that we all live in a world of endless possibilities – so why not smile about it?

3. Protect Yourself From the Sun

Another tip on how to reduce stress and have healthy skin is to protect yourself from the sun. Although that suntan may seem like it makes you more sexy and attractive, it’s also drying your skin. Too much sun makes it less elastic and, therefore, more susceptible to wrinkling. You should make sunscreen application a daily habit. It is especially important to protect your skin during the summer months. The sun is high and more intense for longer periods of time during the summer. I

It’s also a good idea to cover up as much of your body from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet radiation during 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Rays are the most powerful during that timeframe. Being cautious also protects you from the hazards of melanoma, a form of skin cancer. Melanoma occurs when pigment-producing cells, known as melanocytes, mutate and become cancerous.

4. Get the Proper Amount of Sleep

Our last tip on how to reduce stress is sleep. The best way to de-stress and feel better is to make sure you get a good night’s sleep. Not only does sleep help you manage anxiety, it also enhances your mood. Additionally, it strengthens your immune system, increases energy levels, improves memory and expands cognitive functioning. If you’re injured, sleep periods are when the body produces hormones, which helps it repair and heal itself. As a result, sleep is an important component of recovery. Also, you produce more white blood cells while you sleep. White blood cells help strengthen your immune system. So, sleep provides fundamental needs for your body. Most importantly, make sure you get plenty of it.

Filed Under: Empowerment, Women's Health Tagged With: anxiety tips, health care tips, stress relievers