Get Out of the Dirty Chair: Tools to Release Negative Emotions You’re having a bad day. You’re on the verge of either snapping or crying and can’t seem to get a handle on your reactions to everyday life events. You […]
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Gratitude: The Missing Link to Mental Health Reviewing the available resources on gratitude can yield many different definitions. Some people refer to gratitude as an attitude saying that “an attitude of gratitude” can pull you through the darkest times in
Self-awareness Tips: Get to Know Yourself to Improve Your Life Self-awareness leads to more satisfying social interactions, higher achievement at work, and greater overall well-being. Self-aware people understand their thoughts and emotions and the effects of their interactions with others.
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9 Factors Affecting Your Mental Health Everyday Yesterday you woke up ready to tackle the day. You handled the morning with your kids without losing your temper, even though your son wouldn’t put socks on, and the intense conversation with
How to Deal With Loneliness: 8 Tools To Feel More Connected Humans crave satisfying relationships with others because it protects our physical and mental health. Without connection, we experience depression, alcohol abuse, anxiety, trouble sleeping, and other mental health issues.
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What Is The Difference Between Shame and Guilt? As you move through the world, you develop ideas about right and wrong. Society, religion, education, and family ties influence your moral code. You may experience feelings of shame or guilt when
Is Negative Self-Talk Derailing Your Life? You said something stupid in a meeting, and everyone glared at you. That was two hours ago, and you’re stuck in a cycle of spewing self-hatred at the person who’s supposed to be the
The Link Between Physical Health and Mental Health You’re sitting in your car after another disappointing appointment with your primary care provider. Your poor physical health and well-being have been interfering with your quality of life, and now your doctor
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Trying to make it through life in a human suit is exhausting work. Every day your nervous system is hit with emotions you have to navigate, basic needs to take care of, people you need to deal with, and to-do lists that never seem to end. With all that stimulation, it’s no wonder we sometimes lose our hold on our emotions and explode (or implode).
The Case for Taking a Mental Health Day Imagine waking up to your alarm in the morning and lying in bed for a few moments dreading the day. You already know how it’s going to go. This morning, your kids