Healthy habits for good mental health.
Most of us try to correct things as we see them. Perhaps it’s picking up a piece of trash and disposing of it or writing down a to do when the idea pops into our head. It usually satisfies our brain, and we can move on to the next thing. But, sometimes things [...]
Anxiety is in our bodies. How we interpret our state of mind reflects how we view the world and will make our way through it. We often create a bias about anxiety which can lead us to negative thinking. Ever wonder why you view some things as opportunities and some things as problems? [...]
It can be difficult to know what to focus on when many things want your attention. Cleaning our space vs. video gaming vs. significant other vs. work; the options seem limitless. There are likely many conflicts that arise when you select one over the other. What if instead we look at ways our [...]
I often am asked for anxiety tricks of the trade to make anxiety go away or reduce in its impact. While there is no magic pill (not even Xanax) that will prevent anxiety, there are some simple strategies that can lessen the length and strength of anxiety symptoms. First it is important to [...]
Self-care after trauma is an absolute necessity. Just like a car without any gas in its tank; we cannot run on empty. Not only is self-care necessary for you, but it is necessary for those around you as well. We are more energetic, compassionate, patient, loving, and connected to others when our tank [...]