Tuesday

Welcome to Tuesday In today’s newsletter

• How energy can influence our well-being

• Why mushrooms are natural energy boosters

• Is it possible to gain energy from nature?

• How random thoughts can help us fall asleep

How Energy Can Impact Our Well-Being

People sometimes use the terms “positive” and “negative” as they refer to a person’s personality and their energy.

Yoga traditions have long explored the energetic body and the relationship it has with our minds and overall well-being.

Did you know that there is real research linking how energies can impact our well-being?

Positive Energy:

• Handle stress better: Positive self-talk can help us manage stress more effectively.

• Cardiovascular health: A positive mental state has also been related to a lower risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, and more.

• Increase our lifespan: Research showed that those who think positively were linked with lower levels of anxiety and depression, a higher quality of life, and longer lifespans.

Negative Energy:

• Increased stress outlook: A negative mindset can exacerbate situations and make perceived stress worse.

• Limiting ourselves: When we think negatively, we may limit our opportunities and have a tendency to tell ourselves “no.”

• Low self-esteem: Thinking negatively frequently can cause a dip in our self-esteem.

This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t ever have negative thoughts or “negative” emotions. It’s so important to allow ourselves to feel a wide range of emotions, and to acknowledge how we feel. Toxic positivity can cause many issues and make situations worse.

However, challenging some of those more “negative” thoughts, trying to reframe situations, and finding solutions to the challenges we face can help us feel better and improve our mindset.

How Mushrooms Are Natural Energy Boosters

Mushrooms are so much more than a delicious addition to a meal — they also are packed with antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins that are great for our bodies!

Plus, they can help boost our energy levels.

Medicinal mushrooms were found to help enhance energy metabolism in cells’ mitochondria, which in turn could help boost energy production, one study in animals found.

Furthermore, when we are deficient in various nutrients, we may feel more fatigued. Mushrooms are packed with nutrients, including vitamins B, C, and D, potassium, and more.

On the whole, mushrooms are a food that contains lots of amazing nutrients and may help give us a boost of energy!

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How Random Thoughts Can Help Us Fall Asleep Easier

Next time you’re struggling to fall asleep, rather than counting sheep or trying to focus on one singular thing, it might be beneficial to let your mind wander and your thoughts jump around.

Research shows this concept, known as the “cognitive shuffle” or “serial diverse imaging,” may help people fall asleep a little easier.

As we have varied thoughts, this seemingly makes our brains think it’s time to fall asleep — similar to “micro-dreams” we naturally have before we fall asleep.

When thinking random thoughts, it can be helpful to lean into seemingly nonsensical things, as when your brain doesn’t have to think logically, it gets more prepped for that natural state of rest.

So next time you’re struggling to fall asleep, lean into random thoughts and let your mind wander! You might just enter dreamland a little easier.

A Note From Us

Parting Thoughts

• ✅ Did You Know: False, people cannot choose to simply "snap out" of their mental health challenges. Many factors, including biological, family history, and life experiences, can impact our mental health.

• 🙋🏼‍♀️ Snapshot Of The Day: We'd love to see moments from our readers lives that they are proud of! If you recently accomplished an achievement, experienced a joyful moment, or are proud of a picture you have taken, be sure to capture it on camera and send it to us for a chance to be featured next week! 

• 💭 Final Self-Care Thoughts for Today: The way we feel physically can impact our mood, so focus on how you can improve each in that mind-body connection.

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