April has been designated as Stress Awareness Month. The intent of this global month-long event is to improve understanding of the causes and symptoms of stress, as well the importance of prioritizing stress relief and mitigation as part of a healthy lifestyle that includes generous levels of mental self-care. April also includes Earth Day. Today […]
April has been designated as Stress Awareness Month. The intent of this global month-long event is to improve understanding of the causes and symptoms of stress, as well the importance of prioritizing stress relief and mitigation as part of a healthy lifestyle that includes generous levels of mental self-care. Another important April observation is Earth […]
We all have days when getting out of the house is a challenge. And for some, especially those who suffer from mental health issues like anxiety, agoraphobia, and PTSD, leaving home is always a struggle. Of course, while the long-term goal is to get out into the world more and challenge the thoughts and feelings […]
Life is so busy. We all have responsibilities such as family and work that must be attended to and require the majority of our time and attention. To offset this busyness and resulting stress, many of us are constantly seeking strategies and secrets about how to be calmer. Any ideas are worth considering, just to […]
Multi-tasking was once treated like a "silver bullet" - the solution to all the overwhelming demands on us. Now, the science has proven, multi-tasking is bad for us, and results in poorer outcomes. It's time to give it up. If we can.
Strategies to improve happiness often emphasize how important it is to be mindful. And, unfortunately for me, mindfulness practices almost always seem to have a meditation component. When I try to meditate, I feel like I’m fighting my brain from going where it wants to go. So, while meditation has brought tremendous value to many, […]
I read something last night that got me pretty concerned. The article stated there is practically an epidemic of “Brain BS” out there! The authors state that more non-scientists have become interested in this topic. As a result, some information presented is not quite accurate, and in some cases, is completely wrong. Unfortunately, some writers are taking […]
