Want Better Overall Health? Get Rid of Tension First
Tension and stress go hand in hand.Simply put, tension is a physical reaction to stress. The name speaks for itself, causing your body to “tense up.” Some people feel the tension in their shoulders or neck. Others may get tension headaches. It’s all a result of high levels of stress. When your body is under a lot of stress, it becomes...
3 Overlooked Signs You’re Struggling with Depression
We all have bad days and times when we aren’t happy. It’s also easy to think that you would recognize the signs of depression if you were struggling. Unfortunately, there are some “overlooked” signs that not everyone realizes right away. When these signs continue to go unnoticed, your depression may get worse. The longer you choose to ignore these hidden symptoms, the...
Are You Experiencing Depression? – How to Spot the Signs
Millions of people are affected by depression every day. There are so many different levels of depression. Plus, anxiety often accompanies depression. Because of this, it’s not always easy to spot the signs. The more you understand about varying degrees of depression, the better. It doesn’t always look the same for everyone. With that being said, there are some things to look...
3 Ways to Cope with Tension and Finally Learn to Relax
Everyone experiences stress and tension from time to time. But when tension starts to take over more and more of your life, it can negatively impact your mental, physical, and emotional health. There are many downfalls to having tension all the time. If you don’t find healthy ways to cope with your tension and finally learn to relax, you could be putting...
One Man’s Story of Depression and the Four Things He Learned in his Healing
Good morning, Today we are sharing a great article from MindBodyGreen entitled 'The 4 Spiritual Principles That Helped Me Overcome Anxiety & Depression.' Author Sah D’Simone talks about his fall into depression and the four critical things he learned on his journey toward healing. Depression affects everyone differently but Sah makes a few good points worth noting: -Your suffering is nobody's fault—especially not...
Six Steps to Removing Fear from Decision Making
Good morning, Today we are sharing an article from pyschologytoday.com that we feel a lot of us can relate to: fear creeping into aspects of our lives, especially when it comes to decision making. Source: isai-ramos-unsplash "No one enters adulthood unscarred. We’ve all been burned, so we all live with fear. The difference between a fulfilled life and a stifled one is whether...
13 Unexpected Benefits of Exercise
Good morning, Today we are sharing an article from greatist.com entitled '13 Unexpected Benefits of Exercise,' which talks about some mental benefits to regular physical activity. Everyone knows that regular cardio can help heart health and longevity but did you know that regular exercise can actually increase the "happy brain chemicals" we produce? What about the fact that it can help...
11 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Depression Triggers
Good morning, Thanksgiving is only a few days away and for most it can be a happy time with a lot to look forward to. But for many others, it is a time of depression and "high expectations, money woes, and other holiday hazards can spell trouble for anyone, but especially those prone to depression." With a bit of foresight and planning,...
The Importance of Thinking Better Of Ourselves
Today we are sharing an excerpt from an article entitled 'One Hard Thing You Must Start Doing (To Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy)' written by Marc Chernoff. This article is raw and brings to the forefront what a lot of us can find ourselves struggling with daily...
What Is Mindfulness… And Why Is It Important to Therapists?
Good afternoon, Today we are sharing an excerpt from an article entitled 'What is Mindfulness...