In today’s world, everyone is so busy. We are consumed with not only with our professional lives but with our personal lives as well. You may have a tendency to always put other needs ahead of your own although it is imperative to ask yourself, am I taking care of my own needs as well?
Have you ever wondered why two people, who may have experienced the same negative event, that one person is more resilient and recovers better than the other person? Well it turns out that there are certain factors which contribute to a person’s ability to be resilient and things that you can do to become more
For those of you who have ever seen someone’s posts on social media and been concerned for their safety, Facebook has recently unveiled new features to make it easier for people experiencing suicidal thoughts to find help. The article states that, “Being socially connected is a big factor in suicide prevention” and since Facebook
It’s that time of year again! A new year is beginning and with the new year comes New Year’s resolutions. We all have the best intentions to keep our New Year’s resolutions throughout the whole year although for the majority of us we do not. Here are a few tips to increase the likelihood
As a mental health practitioner, I hear many reasons why people do not seek treatment for mental health issues. Common reasons are the negative stigma that is attached to mental illness and the stereotypes related to mental illness in thinking that only “crazy people” need to seek treatment for mental health. The truth is
So often during a session when I ask the person how they are feeling they say “Tired.” It is a well-known fact that in America, most people do not nearly as much sleep as they should and lack of sleep can lead to many difficulties, not only physical, but maybe more importantly mental and emotional
To make a significant change in your life, you need to not only get motivated, but stay motivated. Our habits are significantly ingrained in our minds and bodies which makes breaking those habits an extremely difficult thing to do. The first step to making positive changes in your life is determining that you are
There are so many ways that exercise can benefit your life and believe it or not, exercise can help to improve your relationship when you exercise with your partner. Check out this great article on the specific ways in which exercising with your partner can benefit your relationship: http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201407/exercise-therapy/couples-who-sweat-together-stay-together?tr=HomeColItem
Given the high prevalence of depression in the modern world, more research is needed to identify all the factors that cause and might prevent depression. Increasingly, physical activity is being recognized as an effective tool for treating and preventing depression. Recently, The University of Toronto reviewed and examined whether physical activity is protective against the onset and
Goals are one of the most important aspects anyone can have in their life. It gives you a sense of direction, something to look forward to, something to do, and something worth doing. But also keep in mind that a goal without a plan is JUST A WISH! Plan your goals out wisely and you’ll