Have you ever found yourself lost in negative thoughts that you’re unable to get out of your head? How about a depressed mental state that causes you to think you’re on the verge of a mental breakdown? If yes, then - CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) - can be a beneficial aspect of personal development and mental health. CBT is a general technique of treating - mental disorders - and illnesses and...
Stupid choices? Sure we all make them. Hopefully, as we get older and wiser we figure out that we can do better. If you’re ready to start making BETTER choices, let’s take a look at the top 8 things to quit starting today. 1. Quit making excuses.- Excuses totally take you away from what you need to face in order to be better. Make more. Be healthier. Create sustainable relationships. Excuses are detours...
College is all about transition, and changes can really take a mental toll on many college students. Experiencing independence, a change in peer groups, and handling a more intense workload are all aspects of college life that can be draining on the emotions of students. In order to focus on positive mental health throughout the college experience, it’s important to utilize some tips and tactics to...
Couples therapy feels like an absolute necessity at times. It’s also crazy expensive and usually not covered by insurance companies. The last time -I went to couples therapy-, I was paying $100 an hour. If you think that’s expensive, it’s actually a little more on the cheap side—people could pay less, but some couples end up paying $150 or more. What if you could get free couples therapy and not even...
Depression is the most prevalent of all the emotional disorders. Symptoms may vary from feelings of minor sadness to sheer misery and dejection. When sadness persists and impairs daily life, it maybe an indication of a depressive disorder.Depression brings together a variety of physical and psychological symptoms, which together constitute a syndrome. The most common symptoms of depression are feelings...
Image source - We know a little about how to handle Alzheimer’s disease. For instance, good nutrition and exercise can prevent it. Keeping yourself mentally engaged can lead to an improvement in memory. There are also anecdotes from those who care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease that have revealed that music and storytelling can help temporarily lift the mental fog. A dramatic example of...
Do you feel like you are filled to the brim with “stuff” to do? Work, family, health, social life and the list goes on and on and on… . Your energy may feel like it was just sucked up by a vacuum. What if you are missing out on an opportunity to boost your energy, pretty easily and for free; would you do it? - I want you to think of your energetic body like a balloon. When you are energetically full,...
I believe transformation is about choice, change and adaptability. In order to successfully transform yourself or your business, you first need to make a conscious choice to develop an opportunity. You will have to change the way you think, plan and execute, and you will need to adapt to your new self and the environment you wish to create. I experienced what could only be described as an extreme transformation...
Whether we want to or not, we all experience stress in varying degrees. While stressful situations are a completely regular occurrence, there’s recent evidence that has shown links between chronic stress and mental health illnesses. The side effects of chronic stress commonly include depression and anxiety, as well as many other symptoms of mental health conditions. Newfound Claims Regarding Chronic...
Life can be stressful—that’s just, well, life. The key to living a healthy, stress-free life is to learn how to manage stress and find ways to let it go. In 2015, Popular Science magazine noted that - 33% of U.S. adults - reported stress had an impact on their mental health. While acute stress isn’t harmful, chronic stress can lead to serious mental (and physical) health issues, which can cause anxiety...