Self-care ideas that are helpful for women!

January 19, 2022March 26, 2024 by MJMCM ♥ 4 Comments

We can’t avoid being irritated or stressed sometimes due to countless things that need our attention each day.

As a woman, we can’t avoid having mood swings, especially when there are bodily discomforts that we are experiencing. Having mood swings aren’t a joke, we also don’t like it as it affects our daily relationship with other people in the household. That’s why we also need to do some self-care activities that can lift our mood and better our day.

Here are self-care ideas that you can do:

Ensure good nutrition, proper hygiene, enough rest, and sleep. These are important things that we need to provide to ourselves daily. Taking care of ourselves is also making sure that our body achieves the necessary elements that could energize us.
Boost your physical health – doing physical activities or daily exercises is a good way to help your immune system work at its best. This would help us to strengthen our balance which is essential for the avoidance of injuries and falls.
Relax or unwind – you need this to remove the stress that is ruining your body. Take a few minutes to stay in an area where you can do deep breathing and alone time. Process your mood and fill your mind with positive thoughts. Taking care of our mental health is very necessary, especially nowadays!
Find time to socialize – you also need to socialize with other people. A small talk to different people could increase your socialization skill, it can help you to easily connect better with different behaviors.
Enhance your skills – enhancing your skills and capabilities is a good way to build self-confidence within you. Caring for yourself is not just about the physical. You also need to help yourself with the things that could help you grow and develop.
Change your routine—routine activities make you bored, and therefore it’s a need to change the usual things that you do. It helps you to stay enthusiastic and excited about doing new stuff every day.
Ask for help, delegate if you can’t do the chores alone. Listen to your body, so as not to exhaust it, and to avoid getting sick.
Smile often – the power of smiling and being happy is always a good idea to help you achieve a well and healthy mind and body.
Be grateful – being appreciative for what you have is a good way towards achieving self-fulfillment. Shine within so you can shine outside!
Avoid negative thoughts – indulging in negativities could make your mental health suffer.
Lastly, be mindful of doing the things that you love.

Importance of doing what we love and its contribution to our well-being

January 15, 2022March 26, 2024 by MJMCM ♥ 1 Comment

Time flies so fast, and as we grow older, we will come to realize the importance of doing the things that make us happy. And now is the perfect time to do whatever it is.

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Activities that we love like reading, writing, researching, singing, listening to music, dancing, biking, hiking, traveling, cooking, baking, gardening, arts, etc. are a few activities that some of us enjoy doing while bringing pleasure and happiness in our hearts.

Imagine postponing what you love to do because of your inadequacies, laziness, shyness, intimidation, and procrastination. And then you woke up one day only to find out that you can’t do these simple activities anymore?

Well-being is said to be the state wherein we are healthy, happy, contented, and comfortable in life.

The simple things that we love to do each day are the key ways to add up and build our well-being that contributes a lot to achieving our overall health.

How does doing what we love could help us achieve this?

Doing the things that we love helps us to relieve stress and boredom.
Uplifts our mood and self-esteem.
Improves our social life because it helps us to connect with other people.
It improves our health, it makes us feel happy, thus creating smiles and laughter that brightens up our day.
Makes us motivated in life, and it inspires us to seek new knowledge day by day.
Increases our productivity and helps us to be mindful of the important things to focus on.
Achieving a sense of accomplishment that is essential in keeping our minds healthy.

Home remedies for sore throat

January 13, 2022March 26, 2024 by MJMCM ♥ 6 Comments

A sore throat is a painful, itchy, and irritated throat.

This could produce an uneasy feeling because it brings difficulty in swallowing our food and drinking our fluids. This could also make us uncomfortable at night as it ruins a good night of sleep.

But don’t worry, as you can do remedies to ease and treat this while at home!

You can try the following home interventions:

Try the healing effect of honey – this is a good remedy for sore throat. It helps to speed up the healing of sore throat because of its anti-inflammatory properties. You can add 1 tbsp of honey to a glass of water and drink it, or take at least 1 tbsp of honey followed by 1 glass of water. Please note however that you should not give honey to children under 1-year-old.
Gargle with warm salt water- it could help to break down secretions, thereby soothing a sore and itchy throat. Just add 1/2 tsp of salt into a glass of warm water and gargle it. It could also help to have a clean throat.
Increase your fluid intake or stay hydrated. Staying hydrated is an essential part of treating your sore throat. If you are dehydrated, your body is unable to produce enough saliva that can help to keep your throat lubricated. Thereby making your sore throat worsen.
Moisturize the air – use a humidifier or if not available, you can use a DIY instead. Go for a steam bath, the moist air coming from it helps to reduce swelling and painful throat. You can also drape your head and lean into a bowl of hot water to breathe in the steam.
Have proper nutrition, eat your meal. Food is the fuel of the human body, it gives us the energy, vitamins, and minerals that our body needs to combat an illness.
Elevate your pillow – an extra high pillow will help you breathe easier, thus promoting a good night of sleep. Enough rest or sleep is good at boosting your immunity.

When to see your doctor?

You need a doctor’s consultation or go to the nearest clinic or hospital if you already have a severe sore throat. A sore throat accompanied by high fever, swollen tonsils, severe pain when swallowing, and if you have nausea or vomiting.

Remember that prevention is always better than cure, so make sure to distance yourself and use your face mask when interacting with a sick person. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. Do some ways to boost your immune system, just like eating healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. Drinking enough water, doing physical activities and exercises. Performing your hygiene daily, and having enough rest and sleep.

How to care for a sick child while at home?

January 11, 2022March 26, 2024 by MJMCM ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

There are times wherein our children get sick because of numerous contributing factors that are present around, and as they say, it’s a part of growing up. But to think that we can do something to help our children during this time is so much important.

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One common sickness that our children are getting through is seasonal flu, which can cause fever and other bodily discomforts.

A fever is a temporary elevation of our body’s temperature, due to an underlying illness. It’s a sign that something is not going well in our bodies. Usually, our body’s temperature is going up to 38’c or more.

Here are tips on how to care for a sick child while at home:

Dress him/her in lightweight, and breathable clothing. Avoid excess clothing as it will trap body heat that can contribute to a rise in body temperature.
A sick child gets tired easily. They may wake up more due to discomfort feeling from congested head and body aches. That’s why it’s essential to allow them to have enough rest and sleep.
Give the child plenty of fluids to drink, and fruits to eat. These can help in boosting his/her immune system.
Check the child’s body temperature using a thermometer. Give over-the-counter paracetamol syrup for fever (or as prescribed by the physician). Strictly follow the medication’s dosage and time. Make sure it’s age-appropriate.
Keep the room ventilated, and give time for quiet games or light activities that the child wants to do.
Make sure to provide a calm and peaceful environment.
Use your face mask.
Give the child food in his/her room. Clean the utensils well, before and after eating.
Help the child to perform his/her hygiene. Such as bathing, tooth brushing, trimming of nails, and combing the child’s hair.
Wash hands after every contact with the sick child.
Continue monitoring the child until he/she gets well.

When to call the doctor?

Call the doctor or bring the child to the nearest clinic or hospital if the child has more of the following symptoms: fever, cough, trouble in breathing, sore throat or painful swallowing, belly pain, vomiting, rashes, dizziness, and diarrhea.

A sick child gets irritated easily because of uneasy feeling, that’s why having enough patience and providing enough love and care is necessary to help him/her gets well faster.

You are enough just as who you are!

December 14, 2021March 26, 2024 by MJMCM ♥ 5 Comments

You are enough, doesn’t mean that you are already perfect, whole, complete, grown, or developed. It doesn’t mean that you don’t need others already. But it means that you don’t need to be perfect, complete, grown, or developed to be accepted, appreciated, loved, or to be able to fit in.

Explanation of the beautiful quote, you are enough. — *Image source: Photo library provided by Pexels.*

You don’t need to strive so hard just to become the person that other people expect or want you to be. Because it’s not you! And if you are living by their expectations, you will always desire for the unknown, and you will feel that you aren’t enough.

Living in the standards set by manipulative and inconsiderate people is exhausting, heartbreaking, emotionally and mentally damaging. Mold yourself to be the person that you wanted. Reach your star in your little ways!

Being good for yourself and being able to accept who you are can bring so much freedom that you needed to become worthy. You don’t need to be everything because you already have it. Being contended is hard, especially when you see others that are already fulfilled. But this is what everyone needs to be whole and complete.

We have to realize that we all have imperfections, and admitting it is necessary to live purposefully.

Appreciate your life and own it, your life shouldn’t be an endless marathon, trying hard to prove everything to people who don’t appreciate who you are. Letting go of others’ opinions and expectations are good ways to make yourself better. If you do these, everything will happen the way it should be.

The person you need to believe!

The person you need to admire…
The person you ever dreamed to be…
The person who will help you achieve the most impossible…
The person who will give you strength and courage to stand…
The person who will be there to motivate you…
That person is YOU…

What are the health benefits of using a jumping rope as a form of exercise?

December 11, 2021March 26, 2024 by MJMCM ♥ 7 Comments

Skipping rope or a jumping rope is the equipment used as a form of exercise that can help you from head to toe.

Jumping rope or skipping rope, and it's health benefits.

Performing jumping rope is a fun activity that is very helpful in achieving your health and wellness! The fun you experience from moving it around your body brings happiness that makes you smile or laugh! And from that alone, you are already helping yourself to relieve stress and anxiety.

How much more with the other benefits that it can offer to your body?

Here are the health benefits of using a jumping rope:

It’s a great exercise to burn calories.
Enhances your core strength.
Improves your body image.
Helps you combat anxiety and other mood disorders.
It helps you achieve a good body posture.
Serves as a form of stress management that helps in boosting your mental health.
Helps you prevent injuries because it enhances your balance, endurance, and coordination.
Improves your lungs and heart health.
Increases your self-confidence.
Enhances your flexibility.
Strengthens your muscles and bones.
Helps to lose stored fats in your arms, thighs, and belly.
Great for toning your entire body, especially your arms and legs.
It’s a low-cost exercise which only needs simple equipment and a small space.
Increases your speed and stamina.
Makes you sweat and feel good.

Using a jumping rope in exercising is very beneficial, but remember not to overdo it so that you can reap the health benefits.

An exercise should make you feel good physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It shouldn’t be a burden that you need to perform each day!

Impressive health benefits of banana blossom

December 9, 2021March 26, 2024 by MJMCM ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

The banana blossom or the banana heart grows at the end of the banana fruit cluster. When cooked, it has a chunky and flaky texture.

Health benefits of banana blossom and banana blossom recipes.

According to our health food source, the impressive health benefits that you can get from banana blossom are as follows:

Banana blossoms are rich in fiber, making them good food to aid in constipation and promote good digestion.
It is also rich in potassium that is good at regulating fluid balance in our body.
Helps in muscle contractions and nerve signals.
Rich in antioxidants that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals.
It helps to slow the aging process.
Helps manage blood sugar levels.
It may help in kidney function.
Helps to lower high blood pressure.
It has antimicrobial properties, which helps in wound healing.
It helps to boost mood.

Disclaimer: This post is intended for educational purposes only!

Wonderful questions for you to know yourself better!

December 8, 2021March 26, 2024 by MJMCM ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Asking yourself questions and giving an answer to them can help boost your brain and makes your life fulfilling. It can give you a better outlook on life. It helps you achieve happiness, growth, healthy mind setting, and it inspires you to review what matters most.

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When we were a child, we often ask too many questions because we want to know every detail, and we want to fulfill our curiosities. But as we grow older, we sometimes stop doing it because we feel like it’s not already essential!

Asking questions and giving an answer helps us to understand ourselves better. Below are some questions that you can ask yourself. Be able to give an answer and enjoy the moment of doing it like a little one!

When you were young, what did you want to be?
Who is your inspiration in life?
What is your dream day?
Who would you like to meet in person?
What would you like to start now?
What would you like to change about your attitude?
There are qualities that we often admire. What qualities do you admire most?
Where and how do you like to relax?
What qualities do you most proud of yourself?
What is that thing you can’t live without?
Which do you prefer, indoor activities or outdoor activities?
If you aren’t afraid of anything, what would you like to do?
Who would you like to see again?
What skill or talent do you wish you have?
What story do you want to share with other people?
If you are a superhero, what power would you like to have?
What is your passion in life?
What do you want to give to other people?
There are things that we didn’t fully explore. What are the things you wish you did more?
What makes you feel loved?
About your goal, what would you like to achieve next year?
If there’s something that you want to tell your younger self, what would it be?
What is your piece of advice to your older self?
If you are an object, what would you be?
What makes you feel sad?
What makes you feel happy?
If you write a book about your life, what would be the title?
What advice would you give to people who are depressed?
If life stopped now, what would you regret not doing?
How do you like to be remembered?

After answering these questions, read again and be able to reflect on them.

Ways to stay healthy during the holiday season

December 7, 2021March 26, 2024 by MJMCM ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Holidays are intended for us to commemorate an important event that may be related to cultural and religious activities.

Ways to stay healthy during holidays. — *Image credit to: Photo library provided by Pexels.*

And it’s also the days that most of us are off to school, work, or businesses. Spending quality time and doing fun activities with our loved ones are some of the things that we can do while at home. It’s also a time to gather with our friends and relatives to catch up with each other. We usually spend it on activities like cooking, eating, going somewhere, and doing fun activities together.

But, though these days can bring countless joys and fun, we also need to watch out for our health and wellness.

Below are some ways for you to stay healthy during holidays:

Consider boosting your immunity with vitamins and minerals to protect you from catching illnesses.
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Do your hygiene, such as bathing, handwashing, and using clean clothes.
Be active, spend a few minutes exercising to stay fit and healthy.
Avoid stress, choose to be happy, and enjoy whatever activities you do.
Choose to prepare and cook healthy meals.
Don’t skip meals.
Eat fiber-rich foods to control fats and blood sugar build-ups.
Be mindful of what you eat. During a get-together, we often prepare or see too many foods at the table. It’s very tempting! But remember to just eat the right amount of food at a time.
Delegate responsibility, avoid doing all the tasks if you can ask someone to help you. You might find yourself tired up to the point that it’s already ruining your immune system.
Watch out for your emotional well-being, too. Manage your expectations, or don’t expect too much. Holidays bring so much fun to many of us, and it sometimes brings high expectations. Sporadically, there are a few people out there who are experiencing loneliness because they can’t get along with their loved ones. If you are one of those, please don’t feel bad. You can still enjoy many things around that could make you happy!
Get enough sleep after a long and tiring day.

We should take note that the true meaning of happiness is not about the material or physical things that we see or hold. It’s the fulfillment that we can achieve from within. Let us spend the coming holiday season with greatness from above, and let’s all feel the importance of this celebration.

Should the elderlies go for an exercise too?

December 3, 2021March 26, 2024 by MJMCM ♥ 2 Comments

When you reach the elderly stage, you will be prone to having body aches, joint pains, tiredness, and your body can easily catch illnesses. So, should you involve yourself in an exercise during this stage?

Physical activities or exercises for elderlies. — *Image credit to: Photo library provided by Pexels.*

You should! Because exercising has a big role in keeping the elderly’s health and wellness. That’s why it’s also a necessary activity that could help them achieve a healthy lifestyle.

Occasionally, being old and weak becomes the reason for our grandparents’ inactivity, they prefer to stay at home, watch the television or sit in their favorite chair because they feel like they don’t need it already.

But remember that, supporting their health with activities that can increase their well-being can improve their immunity to fight diseases. It improves their health and wellness, and it helps them to age gracefully.

Benefits of physical activities for elderlies:

It helps to improve their blood circulation.
Helping their internal organs to work well.
Reduces stress and boredom.
Helps to clear airways, which contributes to good breathing.
It can help in delaying age-related cognitive decline.
Keeps the brain active.
An exercise for elderlies helps prevent muscle loss, which can improve body posture and balance. It could help reduce falls that are at risk for elderlies.
It helps them avoid isolation.
Furthermore, it will not only improve their physical health but also their mental, emotional, and social well-being.

Light exercises that are suitable for elderlies:

Brisk walking
Jogging
Zumba
Badminton games
Home activities such as sweeping, gardening, watering the plants.
Walking the pet in the park.
Light arms and legs stretching.
Deep breathing exercises.

Take note:

Elderlies need active physical activity as much as possible. But, they need to avoid strenuous exercises at this stage of their life, and they must only do it for at least 30 minutes, depending on what their body can tolerate. For the reason that overexertion could lead to a negative outcome.

The essential contribution of an exercise in our overall health

December 1, 2021March 26, 2024 by MJMCM ♥ 2 Comments

An exercise is a physical activity that requires an effort to improve your fitness and wellness.

Researchers have found that a good amount of daily exercise can help reduce cardiovascular symptoms. It improves blood circulation, thus reducing mortality.

However, it’s difficult for us to get up early in the morning to do some exercise, or to make it late in the afternoon because we feel like it’s not necessary and will only cause us to waste our time. But we have to realize that it’s an essential part of life if we want to become healthy. Thirty minutes of physical exercise daily could already give good benefits to our body. Adding it to our daily routine is a great decision that we can make because it serves as a part of loving and taking care of ourselves.

Each time we exercise, our body becomes active, helping our circulatory and cardiovascular systems to work efficiently.

Here are some of the countless benefits of an exercise:

Helps you keep a healthy body.
Helps our lungs to be healthy, it reduces the chances of getting colds and flu.
Good for heart health. Reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Prevents the occurrence of an illness.
Strengthens your immunity.
Helps fight viral and bacterial infections.
Improves your muscle strength.
It boosts your endurance.
Helps our immune cells to work at their best.
It increases blood flow, reduces inflammation, strengthens our antibodies, and helps to reduce stress.
Helps in fat burning, provides you a better fitness.
Improves mental health.
Helps strengthen your bones, muscles, and joints.
Controls your weight. It lowers the risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol levels.
Exercise helps a person age gracefully.
It boosts your energy.
Promotes a better sleep at night.
It can be a daily fun activity, that could help you to improve socially.

What to remember in exercising?

Too much exercise is bad, it could undo the result that you wanted for your body. It could even damage your heart, veins, and arteries. Additionally, too much exercise can also lead to an injury.

An exercise should make you feel good physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It shouldn’t be a burden that you need to perform each day!

How to stop feeling insecure and build self-confidence?

November 17, 2021March 26, 2024 by MJMCM ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Insecurities are feelings of inadequacy, or you feel like you aren’t good enough as a person, as a parent, as a friend, co-worker, or partner.

You are uncertain of so many things about yourself, of what you can do and what you can offer to the world. There is a feeling of uneasiness triggered by self-perception of vulnerability and feeling of being low or inferior in some way, it threatens your self-image or ego. Insecurity could interfere with your life goals, relationship, and your ability to face hard situations.

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Most of us deal with insecurities from time to time. Like when somebody said you’re good, and then you replied no I’m not. Sporadically, it’s because you are just humble, but you should be aware that being overly humble already leads to something wrong.

You browse your social media account, and you saw your friend posted about his/her achievements, and then you said, he/she is exceptional, I’m not! Sometimes insecurities are manageable if we can easily observe them on our own, like oh I’m feeling insecure again, this isn’t good. You have self-awareness and that is awesome! You have to realize that you should be thankful for what you have, don’t compare yourself to anyone, and always accept compliments.

Sometimes it becomes unmanageable that it already ruined our day, goals in life, and relationships with other people. Insecurity comes from various causes and reasons.

Causes:

Childhood- having overly critical parents
Critical partner, friends, or relatives
being a victim of bullying
Failures in life
Anxiousness
Sadness
Having an illness
being perfectionist
Negative beliefs and perception
Behaviors that you see in your society.
Excessive use of social media

Signs:

Criticizing self and others
Having low self-esteem
Perception of low self-worth
Unsatisfied life
Poor decision-making
Excessive jealousy
Easily offended
Needs constant reassurance
Attention-seeking behavior
being a people pleaser
Acting like a boss
Apologizing constantly

Be wary that insecurities can affect our mental health, and bring about issues like depression, low self-esteem, and anxiety disorders. These health issues can also contribute to eating problems, a bad lifestyle, and poor sleeping habits that could lead to further diseases.

How to overcome insecurity and build self-confidence?

Identify the root cause of your insecurities.
Be optimistic in life.
Build your self-esteem
Trust and love yourself
Learn to face your fears
Spend more time with the people you love.
Learn to stay away from negativities that could trigger your insecurities.
Stop overthinking
Let go of the negative experience
Think positive
Overcome your self-doubt.

All of us can help with alleviating insecurities for ourselves, and other people. Let us not be the reason for creating or building insecurities in someone else.