With the rush and excitement of the holiday season long gone, the sinking feeling that sometimes comes with shorter, grey day starts. Although this may be simply brushed off as “winter blues” it may in fact be a more serious case of seasonal depression otherwise known as Season Affective Disorder (SAD). Although it is not […]
Positive affirmations are statements and phrases used to combat negative and unhelpful thoughts. In the process, you will improve your self-esteem and positive thinking by reprogramming your subconscious to let go of your negativity. Stating positive affirmations to yourself will help you improve your behavior, thinking, and/or habits. Positive affirmations are statements or phrases meant […]
As fall is here, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic remains evident throughout the nation. Despite our best efforts to contain the virus and eradicate it before the end of the summer, after months of quarantining, the pandemic has begun to take a toll on our mental and emotional health. Many of us suffer from pandemic […]
Worry is the cognitive manifestation of stress, anxiety, and fear. Worry involves negative thinking and rumination about stress anxiety and fear. It erodes self-confidence, damages performance, and prevents rational or logical thinking. Challenging negative thoughts with facts and reality often robs them of their influence. It helps to write them down and review them to […]
Stress is the response – cognitive, emotional, or physical – to a demand or pressure, whether it is pleasant and anticipated, or unpleasant and dreaded. Everyday life can be stressful. The inescapable demands of school, work, and family in this digital age create ongoing life stress, not to mention the current concerns about COVID19, racial […]
Fear, Anxiety, Stress and Worry; Oh My (Part 1) Fear is a distressing or negative emotion caused by the belief that something is dangerous, painful or a threat. To manage or cope with fear, face it by accepting it. Fear is a normal human emotion. Like all human emotions, it has a purpose. Evolutionally, fear […]
One of the basic needs for good mental health is adequate sleep. Adequate sleep helps regulate moods, improve memory and concentration, improve creativity, and decrease stress. Adequate sleep in children also promotes growth and improves attention and learning. Too little sleep can cause forgetfulness, fatigue, irritability, poor physical performance, increased stress and anxiety, and depression. […]
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as maintaining your physical health. Psychotherapy is always an option when things become overwhelming or a little challenging, but there are several things you can try to improve your mental health before seeking psychotherapy. Here are some things you can do every day to maintain […]
Engaging in physical activity by participating regularly in exercise is one of the most beneficial things you can do to enhance and maintain your mental health. Regular exercise and physical activity: Reduces stress and anxiety. Regular exercise reduces the amount of stress […]
Too often we think that real change is impossible or really difficulty. How many times have you heard the adage, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”? My response to that is yes you can, the dog just has to be willing to learn. Current circumstances are demanding change, change in how we interact […]
