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SpeakerHey, Psych2Goers, welcome back to our channel.
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SpeakerOur days can be filled with many things: you may have a peaceful morning with your family and dog by your side and then an exciting night out with your friends in the evening.
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SpeakerOr maybe you have a good book for your morning and an exciting project to finish in the afternoon.
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SpeakerThese things can make our days feel wonderful, but what about the common unhealthy things we tend to do daily?
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SpeakerAre there any unhealthy habits that tend to pop up daily for many people? There are quite a few.
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SpeakerHere are six unhealthy things you're likely doing every day.
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Speaker1. ruminating on stressful events.
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SpeakerDo you ruminate on stressful events that have already happened?
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SpeakerMaybe you're rehashing an old scenario that worried you at the time or remembering each stressful detail of your day.
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SpeakerThis could have a negative impact on your mental well being in the long run.
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SpeakerAccording to a 2017 study published in the journal Behaviour and Therapy.
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Speakerrumination is a well established vulnerability factor for depression that may exert deleterious effects, both independently and an interaction with stress.
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SpeakerThe study findings suggest that decreasing rumination following stress may help alleviate depressed mood.
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SpeakerSo while it can be easy to fall into that state of overthinking and analyzing negative aspects of an event,
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Speakerit's best to turn your attention towards something you enjoy as soon as you catch yourself drifting off into unhealthy rumination in hopes the good thoughts take over.
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Speaker2. not taking care of your physical or emotional needs.
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SpeakerIt's important that we take care of ourselves first so we can enjoy our days to their full potential.
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SpeakerThis could be a break from work to take a warm, relaxing bath or an art break in your current sketchbook,
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Speakeror a chill hangout with your friends or family watching a good movie together.
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SpeakerWe should always focus on our mental and physical health so we can have the strength to achieve any goals we may have for the day.
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SpeakerIf you don't take care of yourself first, you'll only lose energy and become exhausted by the time you move onto your next task or assignment.
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SpeakerNot taking the time for yourself and your needs could also lead you down a path to depression and other health problems.
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SpeakerMake a conscious effort to make yourself a priority because you matter too.
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SpeakerTime for a bubble bath.
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Speaker3. procrastination.
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SpeakerAh, good old procrastination, I almost forgot about you, among other things.
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SpeakerThis common habit is another topping our list. Are you guilty of procrastination?
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SpeakerAll you want to do is sit down and finish that art project due tomorrow, but you'd rather binge that favorite tv show of yours.
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SpeakerJust one more episode you tell yourself - lies.
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SpeakerThis is a tough one. How can you help prevent this?
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SpeakerSmall but effective choices like putting away any distractions and working on the task at hand in a quiet place can work wonders.
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SpeakerThen think baby steps as you complete your work, divide the tasks into small achievable goals.
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SpeakerOnce you complete one, you may just gain a burst of motivation to complete the other. It's worth a try.
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Speaker4. skipping breakfast.
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SpeakerHow often do you skip breakfast?
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SpeakerWe need energy to start our day and we can get this much needed energy by getting a sufficient amount of hours of sleep and a healthy breakfast each morning.
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SpeakerIt will boost our metabolism and keep our brain alert for the day ahead.
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SpeakerAt the very least, don't skip the toast and jam and don't skip that glass of orange juice each morning.
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SpeakerOrange you glad I'm telling you about this? No? Okay, I'll stop.
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Speaker5. arguing with friends and family.
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SpeakerHow often do you argue with your friends? What about your siblings?
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SpeakerA 2007 study in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that males are at a higher risk for depression if they have a poor relationship with their siblings.
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SpeakerSo what topics of arguments seem to cause the most problems?
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SpeakerIn 2012, researchers at the University of Missouri found that teenagers may be at higher risk of going through depressive symptoms,
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Speakeranxiety, and low self-esteem if their frequent arguments with their siblings fall into two categories.
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SpeakerThe topics are violations of personal domain or conflicts over fairness and equality.
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SpeakerMU ssistant professor of psychological science Nicole Campione-Barr found that conflicts over issues of equality and fairness
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Speakerare correlated to greater depression one year later according to her results.
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SpeakerSo when it comes to these topics, it's best to be fair to both you and your siblings and let the argument drop.
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SpeakerHow about watching a good old movie together to patch things up?
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SpeakerAnd 6. ignoring your physical and mental health.
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SpeakerDo you pay attention to your physical and mental health when you should?
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SpeakerOur lives can be filled with busy days and constant interruptions, but it's best not to ignore your mental and physical health.
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SpeakerThere's taking care of our daily needs, but then there's also recognizing when something else may be going on with your physical or mental health.
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SpeakerIf you sense something is wrong with your health, it's best not to ignore and seek out some help or guidance.
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SpeakerMost of our health problems will arise later than sooner if we don't take care of our health now.
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SpeakerThe National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommends that you get your cholesterol measured about once every five years starting from the age of 20.
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SpeakerThat's one way you can check up on your physical health. Mental health, as mentioned before,
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Speakerknow that it's okay to take breaks when overworked or simply just worked.
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SpeakerIf you feel overwhelmed or emotional, express yourself by journaling or talking to someone.
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SpeakerIt's always best to seek out help when you're feeling a bit burnt out or stressed, even more so if you feel something pressing is going on.
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SpeakerIt's okay to ask for help when you need it; it's probably best not to procrastinate on this one.
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SpeakerSo how many of these unhealthy things do you do each day? Feel free to share with us in the comments down below.
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SpeakerAnd as always, thanks for watching.