Ignite your potential
This blog is continued from the introductory blog on social wellness month. Here are 10 ways to assess social wellness:
Exhibiting willingness to volunteer.
Having a supportive network of close friends and/or family.
Having the ability to balance own needs with the needs of others.
Having the ability to communicate with and get along with a wide variety of people.
Obeying the laws and rules of our society.
Willingness to help others.
Valuing diversity.
Valuing time alone.
July marks Social Wellness Month which was created to assist people in their efforts to live a healthier life. Social wellness encompasses the idea of having positive interactions with others since we are all social beings. It involves developing and building close bonds of friendship and intimacy, practicing empathy, and effective listening, and caring for others and for the common good.
Here are 5 key factors in social wellness:
Socially isolated people are more susceptible to illness and have a death rate two to three times higher than those who are not socially isolated.
Keep dating
Schedule time to for just the two of you. Healthy relationships are based on growth and need nurturing along the way. Dating is one way to learn new things about each other.
Find hobbies to do together and separately
It is important that you harbor different hobbies as well as those you can do together. My boyfriend and I love to play golf. It is a great way to spend time with each other. However, we also value our own hobbies to give each other space, as well as provide creative outlets. I like to paint sometimes, while he likes to read books.
I am pleased to announce my 300th blog post! I cannot thank my readers enough for your continuous support and loyalty to Public Spark. It is with your readership that I can continue to write. In commemoration of the 300th post, here are the top 7 most popular blogs:
There are treatments available for self-injury.
Problem Solving Therapy:
Professional therapists help clients identify and resolve problems they encounter. Also they teach clients general coping and problem solving skills.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy:
One of its primary goals is to reduce self-injurious behaviors by helping clients develop new coping skills sets addressing motivational obstacles during treatment and encouraged the client to change and accept him or herself.
Manual Assisted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
It is a short-term problem solving and cognitive behavioral intervention that teaches clients to manage emotions and negative thinking.
This blog is continued from the previous blog on risk factors. Here are some signs of self-injury:
frequent or unexplained bruises, scars, cuts or burns.
consistent, inappropriate use of clothing designed to conceal wounds.
secretive behaviors, spending unusual amounts of time in the student bathroom or isolated areas.
general signs of depression, social-emotional isolation and disconnectedness.
substance abuse
possession of sharp instruments (razor blades, thumb tacks).
indications of extreme anger, sadness or pain or images of physical harm in creative work.
This blog is a continuation from yesterday’s blog on self-injury. There are a variety of risk factors that can lead to self-injury.
Biological:
female
adolescents
peripheral serotonin
neurological abnormalities
low concentrations of 5-HIAA found in the cerebrospinal fluid
physical illness
Psychological:
poor problem solving skills
poor emotion regulation
low self-esteem
lacking impulse control
high levels of aggression
depression
suffer chronic anxiety
tendency towards irritability
Associated Mental Disorders:
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When I was an EMT, I encountered a case that to this day, stays with me. I met someone who had cut marks on her arm. This person was immediately provided psychiatric help, linked with support groups, and information. It was my first encounter with someone that self-injures.
Self injury is defined as the act of attempting to alter a perceived intolerable mood state by inflicting physical harm serious enough to cause tissue damage tot the body. It is the intentional act of harming ones own body without suicidal intent.
Have you ever encountered an annoying coworker who wants to know every move you make? How about one that constantly gossips about other coworkers? Here are 6 steps to set boundaries and protect yourself from having a coworker ruin your work experience.
Limit your interaction
Avoid going out to lunch. Sometimes you may have to interact with your coworker, but only converse the bare minimum. You can set clear boundaries by stating “I am working on a project” or “I promised to meet with another coworker.” Eventually they will get the hint.
Maximizing computer efficiency
I turn off the computer monitor at night. During the day, the computer is set to go to sleep automatically during short breaks. This can cut energy use by 70 percent.
Lighting up
Energy efficient light bulbs are still bright, but safer for the environment.
Healthy office
I use non-toxic cleaning supplies, which are still good cleaning agents. I use indoor plants, which not only are relaxing, but also have the dual role of absorbing indoor pollution.
