Sheltering with Depression
Sheltering in place with depression can be a difficult ordeal. Stuck at home can really increase the symptoms of depression. Feeling all alone in the world, sad, and [...]
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Now That You’re Home
Here we are sheltering in place and staying at home. Some of us are working from home, some of us are just home. All the fun is canceled. We know we are all in this [...]
Perspective
Pumpkin says, ” Change your perspective and change your life.” Sometimes it isn’t the situation, but the way we are looking at it. An example might be [...]
Create Ritual
Creating a ritual can help you to focus and bring more meaning to every day. A ritual can be a small activity that you do before , after, or during another. That little [...]
Thinking Too Much?
I often have clients that tell me they think too much. They most likely think the same amount as the rest of the population, but maybe just don’t like what they are [...]
Drink Up
Your brain is 73 percent water, and just 2 percent dehydration affects your ability to pay attention, your memory, and other cognitive skills. Therefore, hydrate, Hydrate, [...]
Your Brain On Nature
Here is what happens to your brain after being outside for just a few minutes. Your self-esteem and mood begin to rise in just 5 minutes. Try just stepping outside with your [...]
Personal Time
We all need personal time to rest, reflect, and rejuvenate. To get the personal time you need, I suggest that you set aside times in your week for just that. Next step [...]
Keep Calm & Look Out The Window
Research has shown that being out in nature helps us to relax. Just looking out the window at a bit of greenery or a bird feeder can help you deal with stressful [...]
Mental Health Companions
If you type mental health companion into a search engine you will get lots of sites about companion animals. Animals can be very helpful when dealing with anxiety, [...]
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