Harnessing Exercise for Mental Well-Being: Expert Tip
We all know exercise is essential for physical health, and it’s becoming common knowledge that working out can also boost mental wellbeing. Unfortunately, not all of us are able to experience those benefits. The CDC reports that only one quarter of American adults exercise the minimum amount necessary to live a healthy life. In addition […]
Harnessing Mindfulness: Breaking Free from Doomscrolling
The bad news: social media can make bad news seem endless. Ever catch yourself scrolling through story after story of civil unrest, climate peril, warfare, political controversy, or economic downfall? You may have fallen into the vicious cycle of doomscrolling. Doomscrolling refers to binging negative news or social media posts about upsetting topics. The phrase’s […]
7 New Year’s Resolutions That Nourish Your Mental Health
At the start of a new year, cultures around the world celebrate traditions that help shuck off the old and don the new. In Greece, onions are hung outside the door to symbolize fertility and growth. Before the Lunar New Year, Taiwanese families clean and purge their households of clutter to make room for good […]
Winter Is Coming: How nature can boost your mood in dark times
As winter approaches, the days grow darker. For an estimated 20 percent of Americans, the temperature drop also means a mood drop—a phenomenon often called the “winter blues.” Fewer hours of sunlight in the wintertime can negatively impact our mental well-being throughout the season. In some cases, feelings of sadness, lethargy, irritability, hopelessness, and other […]
6 Tips To Manage Holiday Stress
For many people around the world, the holiday season is a joyous time of vibrant gatherings, shared meals, and festive decorations. Hype for the season rises as early as October and exciting events snowball through the dawn of the new year. Among hot holiday topics continues to be the timeless debate of when to decorate […]
What does “triggered” mean? 3 Trauma Myths Busted
Our use of the term “triggered” today has diverged greatly from its true meaning and may even be harmful. An Urban Dictionary user defines the term as you may have heard used colloquially: “triggered is when someone gets offended or gets their feelings hurt, often used in memes to describe…people with strong victimization.” An example […]
How can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) help Depression?
What is CBT? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a highly researched treatment that helps various mental health conditions by challenging negative ways of thinking. This multi-pronged treatment also includes education, coping techniques, and graduated exposure therapy to create and maintain long-term change. The American Psychological Association explains that CBT interventions are founded on three core […]
Transform Your Self-Perception: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
It’s normal to have thoughts like, “I’m not good at anything” or “I’m useless” every now and then. Especially when times are tough, stress levels soar, and demands keep coming. But if these corrosive thoughts won’t go away, it’s likely negative beliefs about yourself have lowered your self-esteem. Self-esteem refers to your sense of personal […]
18 Statements that Safeguard Your Time Boundaries and Manage Stress
Do you say yes even when your plate is already full? You’re juggling work deadlines, family drama, and attempting a social life while trying to avoid burnout. But you’re going to help Stephanie move furniture next weekend? In this economy? Many people struggle with saying no to more, even when they’re already stressed. Maybe you […]
12 Grounding Techniques for Anxiety and PTSD
For folks with anxiety, the signs of an attack are all too familiar: racing thoughts, racing heart, chest pains, chills or sweats, and breathing feels impossible. So does calming down. Keeping coping tools like grounding techniques in your back pocket can help curtail attacks when they strike. Grounding techniques are exercises that can help distract […]
