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Why Anxiety and Depression Go Together

Why Anxiety and Depression Go Together

Anxiety and depression share a variety of risk factors. Moreover, they are often present at the same time. Symptoms of anxiety and depression can improve with treatment, including psychological counseling (psychotherapy), medications, such as antidepressants, or a combination of the two. Exercise also can help.

Why Anxiety is Worse at Night

Why Anxiety is Worse at Night

Anxiety can take a toll on your mental health and your ability to sleep. But you can get the rest you need to function at your best and tackle anxiety symptoms effectively. You may have noticed that your anxiety is worse at night. Experts believe this is because there are fewer distractions at night and that can lead to more thoughts about your day.

Why Journaling is Therapeutic

Why Journaling is Therapeutic

Journaling is a practice that can benefit people with a variety of mental health conditions. In this article, we'll explore some of the reasons why journaling is therapeutic and how you can start using it to improve your mental well-being.

Bible Journaling: Book of 1 Samuel

Bible Journaling: Book of 1 Samuel

The books 1 and 2 Samuel were originally written as one book. When we read 1 Samuel we see the first part of the history of the kings of the Israelites. Samuel was a prophet. That means that God spoke to Samuel and he shared God’s word with the people - he was almost like a middle-man. This means that Samuel’s role is similar to how God spoke through Moses and then Joshua.

Bible Journaling: Book of 2 Samuel

Bible Journaling: Book of 2 Samuel

In this second half of the book of Samuel, we read about the reign of king David. What starts out as a success story of a humble king for the Israelites, soon plummets down after a massive moral failure. In the end, David reflects back on his life with a poem that links back to the poetry of Hannah we read at the beginning of this book (1 Samuel).

Bible Journaling: The Book of Judges

Bible Journaling: The Book of Judges

In this book we read the disturbing account of how the Israelites take on the customs and beliefs of the Canaanites, even after God has been so faithful to bring them into the promised land - they turned their backs on His ways.

Bible Journaling: The Book of Ruth

Bible Journaling: The Book of Ruth

In this book of Ruth, we will journal through the pages of a beautiful love story that also speaks about how God is deeply invested in our life circumstances and He can turn any situation around for good.

Bible Journaling: The Book of Joshua

Bible Journaling: The Book of Joshua

In this book, we read the next part of the story of the Israelites we have been following all along since Exodus. Joshua is the successor of Moses, and he gets to lead the people into the promised land (finally!).

How to Start a Pregnancy Journal

How to Start a Pregnancy Journal

Nine months seems like a blip in time, but while pregnant you may feel like you’re experiencing a lifetime’s worth of emotions. Things move so quickly while you’re growing a tiny human inside of you, and it’s likely that you’ll want to look back and remember your journey. Many women opt to start a pregnancy journal both for their own wellbeing as well as a keepsake for their new baby.

Are Teachers Underpaid?

Are Teachers Underpaid?

Teachers are generally well-paid in the United States. Nonetheless, some people wonder whether teachers are underpaid and should receive higher pay. The answer depends on how much teachers earn and what they receive in benefits. It also depends on where they live.

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