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Curiosity, it could be said, is the driving force for any progress, personal growth, or even happiness in general. It’s always a great idea to stay curious and ask questions. Being curious helps your learning, creativity, self-discovery, and professional success. These 22 quotes will pique your curiosity and make you wonder about the endless mysteries of this world. Never Stop Questioning “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence.

Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer. He is known as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. He co-founded the Cubist movement and developed a variety of styles in his work. His most famous works are the proto-Cubist Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907) and the anti-war painting Guernica (1937). Check out these 20 quotes in which he shares his artistic principles, thoughts on creativity, and the beauty of being an artist.

Somatic therapy and healing are holistic wellness practices that emphasize treating trauma. “Soma” is a Latin term meaning “of the body,” and somatic bodywork involves using the body as a vessel to calm and regulate our nervous systems, thereby also benefiting our mental and emotional health. It is now known that traumatic events or memories of your past can often be “stored” within the body, causing your nervous system to go haywire—such as entering into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn modes.

I come from a family of teachers, but I was never forced into reading—it was something my parents valued and part of what we did at home. On the other hand, I had a cousin my age who was forced into reading before kindergarten and, to this day, hates reading. I picked up reading naturally when I entered kindergarten, but he had more difficulty grasping it.

We're always looking for ways to help kids express themselves with creativity. We also want them to be able to express their feelings in a healthy way. That's where art journaling comes in. Art journaling is a great way to explore creativity and communicate emotions. Plus, it's a lot of fun! I interviewed art therapist Caren Sacks, author of Draw and Discover, an Art-Making Journal for Kids, to learn more about how creativity and self-expression fits as part of mental health.

Writing is an outlet that many have discovered, enjoyed, and benefitted from, sometimes in spite of years of not feeling like a ‘good writer'. Our school years placed a significant emphasis on writing skills as a way to share knowledge and tell stories. Little did we know, and even less were we taught, that writing can contribute to our overall health and well-being. Writing provides a valuable outlet and the opportunity to put words to our emotions and ideas.

Sleep is one of the most critical factors in achieving optimal health, yet many of us struggle to get adequate rest. With all the distractions and responsibilities we have to manage, how can we ensure a great night’s sleep? As a naturopath, here are some suggestions I recommend to help you fall and stay asleep better. What Is a Circadian Rhythm? Humans function according to a circadian rhythm, which is the time clock by which your entire body functions.

Creativity is the source of all inventions. It can be fun, innovative, or revolutionary. Sometimes it’s fickle to nurture, other times it flows effortlessly! No matter the case, creativity is something that every person can relate to, all the way from castles in the sandbox to doodling cute sketches in a notebook, or even writing cute poems when love-struck.

Sometimes, life inevitably triggers our anxiety. Whether a task at work, relationship troubles, or a random remark from a family member, we can find ourselves feeling anxious due to the looming fear of uncertainty and changes or other fear-based thought patterns. These 20 journaling prompts will help you identify these patterns, reflect on new and positive perspectives, and rediscover your path to a balanced state of mind. Grab your favorite pen and notebook, get cozy, and let’s get started.

One way that the pandemic transformed jobs all over the world is by normalizing the option of remote work. As with everything else in life, remote work has its advantages and disadvantages. But for those of us who resonate most with being able to work from anywhere (including a sandy beach or that chic new coffee shop), the pros outweigh the cons, and any productivity hack comes in handy so we can enjoy this flexibility for a long time to come. Here are 17 great hacks to start using today.