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 has been a lot of talk in the news the past few years related to the dangers of concussions suffered by athletes and the long term affects that it can have. With football season approaching, it is important to keep in mind how to protect yourself from getting a concussion, what are the symptoms
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
The recent passing of baseball legend and San Diego hometown hero Tony Gwynn has impacted many, many people. He was one of the most respected baseball players not just in San Diego, but throughout all of Major League Baseball. Tony Gwynn had many famous quotes, but one of my favorites is: “Remember these two things:
As master of the game of golf, Bobby Jones recognized that being good at golf was not only about having good woods and irons. Bobby Jones once said, “Golf is a game that is played on a 5 inch course – the distance between your ears.” Bobby Jones had a lot of physical attributes going
This is a great article that explains why moderate amounts of pressure and anxiety can help an individual to performance at their best. Check it out!!! http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/inverted-u.htm
If you notice your heart beating fast, your palms getting sweaty, and feeling nervous when you’re about to get up in from of a group of people and perform… you’re not alone!!!! Millions of people suffer from performance anxiety. Athletes, musicians, actors and people who engage in public speaking often get performance anxiety. Performance anxiety
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