Mindfulness can be an effective way to reduce some of the stress in your holidays.
Holiday Mindfulness: Relieve stress through mindfulness techniques
Opioid Awareness, Resources and Mental Health
The opioid epidemic has become a serious and deadly problem in the United States. Know the addiction risks of taking opioids, and be cautious of taking medications, using them as prescribed by your doctor.
How Financial Health Affects Physical and Mental Health
As we enter the warmer days of spring and summer, we tend to focus more on our personal health. Have you ever thought about how your finances may be affecting your personal health? Managing personal finances can be very stressful, especially when you focus on how you’re going to make ends meet. This stress carries …
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Suicide Prevention: How To Get Or Provide Help
Unfortunately, I have seen suicide at its worst. I have spoken with individuals who were considering it, observed a family member attempt suicide, and attended funerals of those who died of suicide. This is a painful experience, one that intervention may prevent. So my hope is that by writing this post about suicide, I can …
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Elevate Your Spirits With A Hike & Good Company
One of my favorite ways to get out and get moving is to go for a hike! In my blog posts, I usually provide tips on adopting healthy habits and the research that backs it up. Today, I’m taking a different approach. I want to tell you a bit about why I, personally, love to …
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Prevent Childhood Obesity – Let Your Kids Control The Spoon
When I was a child, meals were not just about nutrition; they were moments where my mother could shower me with love… by stuffing me with food. Much of this love came from my mom’s own childhood, when her belly constantly ached for more food. As an adult, I can appreciate her desire to block …
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A Healthy Life Starts With A Loving Attitude
What better time to talk about self-love than Valentine’s day? When I say self-love, I am not talking about a narcissistic or egocentric attitude. Self-love, or self-compassion, is the act of understanding your own weaknesses and strengths, and appreciating your multidimensionality through an approach of acceptance and positive change. If you’ve been working to improve …
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When It’s The Most Difficult Time Of The Year
The holiday season is in full swing and all the movies, songs, cards, and social media posts are telling you that it’s the most wonderful time of the year. But maybe it doesn’t actually feel that way… maybe you’re sitting there just trying to figure out how to put on a happy face for everyone. …
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Breathing Room 