Emotional

MASLOW’S HIERARCHY & THE WELLNESS UNIVERSE’S IMPACT

The Wellness Universe believes if each one of us is happy, healthy, and whole, we contribute those attributes to the world. “Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a motivational theory in psychology comprising of a five-tier model of human needs, often depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid. Maslow (1943, 1954) stated that people are motivated […]

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5 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU’RE IN THE PRESENCE OF A NARCISSIST

Psychopath, sociopath, or narcissist? All three are different but have symptoms that overlap. The differences are subtle and can be difficult to finesse one from the other. According to the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), all fall under the Anti-Social Disorder umbrella. At this point, let me offer a disclaimer. I am

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Anxiety is a Big Problem!

What is anxiety? If you have experienced it, you know it’s a horrible feeling. Sometimes, we brush it off by saying we are stressed out, but anxiety is a common problem that can lead to debilitating and even tragic ends if untreated. Anxiety: Anxiety disorders, which include panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder,

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15 Reasons to Laugh More and Live Better

Imagine if you were healthier just from a few extra chuckles a day? Here are some reasons to laugh more and how you can create the space in your life to incorporate some good ol’ belly laughs, giggles, and rip-roaring moments. Physical health benefits of laughter Boosts immunity Lowers stress hormones Decreases pain Relaxes your

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HOW TO CREATE A PERSONAL ROUTINE DURING STRESSFUL TIMES

This WU-authored article has been edited and is reposted from May 6, 2020. Look for magic in a daily routine. – Lou Barlow Your routine may still be off these days, but your life, despite the disruption from the global pandemic, can still maintain daily flow. Now, more than ever, we need to have continuity

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Seeking Serenity: The Journey to Managing Life

How have you been handling the pandemic, lockdowns, isolation, homeschooling, mental health issues, racial injustice, civil unrest, political discord, and families disagreeing over all the above? Holy moly! It is a lot to handle! Living in chronic fight-flight-freeze taxes your immune system and makes you more susceptible to illness. How is your emotional well-being? Physical

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WHY THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE PRACTICE MINDFULNESS

We live in a busy world. Everything seems to be labeled a rush item. We lose sight of priority items. We lose our focus. We have difficulty problem-solving. We panic and fall prey to a negative mindset. We end up losing our connection with the present moment, lose sight of what we’re doing and what

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