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By Brandi-Ann Uyemura, M.A.
Associate Editor

It’s not that we don’t want to relax. It’s not like we don’t wish we felt better, or were more amicable, peaceful, easy going. In fact, it’s what we dream about.

We dream about it in midst of busy schedules, careless and mindless interactions with loved ones and in-between the daily doings of life. Just for once, we think to ourselves, “Wouldn’t it be nice if I could just lay down and breathe?”

You can. It takes maybe five minutes to do so. But it never makes it on your priority list because there’s always the kids (the literal and internal ones) that need attending first. There’s always dishes in the sink, laundry piling up and errands that need taking care of. It doesn’t matter that you’ve been getting headaches more frequently or you notice you’ve been more stressed lately. Or does it?

This week you’ll learn that minimal changes can lead to significant health benefits. And you’ll get the motivation you need to finally make positive changes in your life (e.g. reduce your anxiety, learn to trust yourself, exercise, and lower your stress). It’s a healthy serving of emotional well-being all in one place. Enjoy!

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