Why is Changing Your Habits So Hard to Do?
If you’re reading this article, there’s a real good chance that there are some habits you’ve developed over time that don’t serve you well, and you want to make a change. We’ve all been there at one time or another. Have you heard this quote? Maybe you have seen it on an inspirational post on […]
Forget New Year’s Resolutions! Focus on SMART Goals Instead.
We made it! The start of a new year is here! There’s something about a new year that makes us feel inspired and hopeful. Like we are starting over in a sense. The start of a new year often comes with new promises, new outlooks, and new dreams. Even more people all over the world […]
How To Set New Year’s Goals That You Can Actually Achieve
Your garbage can is still overflowing from the wrapping paper (thanks, Santa!), but the blank pages of your journal are begging to be filled before the clock strikes midnight. Feeling the pressure to set new goals for the new year? Like you, nearly half of all Americans establish annual resolutions. The objectives stretch from a better diet […]
Blog: Anxiety in Kids During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 has turned the lives upside down around the whole world. Schools have closed for the remainder of the school year, restaurants, stores, and other businesses forced to close. Countless jobs and businesses lost, unable to recover from mandatory closures. Parents having to work from home, while often their children are having to do […]
How Teletherapy Can Help Your Holiday and Pandemic Stress
COVID-19 has changed many things as we once knew it, to say the least! Many of the places that used to be normal to attend have now moved to a virtual platform. Everything from work, meetings, conferences, schools, and many others! The mental health field has also moved many of its’ services to virtual. Many […]
Excessively Worried and Anxious About The Elections? Try this.
The countdown has begun. A crispy Autumn leaf is precariously clinging to the branch for support, even though it will inevitably fall to the ground. Likewise, we are grasping to understand the platforms behind the politics before we cast our vote on November third. This article is not about the politics or who you should […]
How to Provide Structure and Meaning to Your Day While Stuck At Home
It’s no surprise that the routine you likely once had no longer exists. While it might be tempting to go with the flow and see how the day goes, the opposite is true. Changes in routine is stressful for adults and kids, so it’s important especially during this time of social distancing, when everyone’s routines […]
10 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Crowds in a Post-Pandemic World
In the wake of recent world events, many people have been feeling more anxious and fearful than before. You’ve likely felt the pressures, with phobias gripping tighter than ever. Perhaps chest pain has crept in during moments of stress, or maybe you find your heart racing in situations that once felt ordinary, whether that’s facing […]
Fearful, Non-factual Thinking: How to Think Healthy
The arrival of COVID-19 earlier this year and the constant flow of information available has no doubt tapped into a deep fear of vulnerability, safety, health and job security. It’s understandable during a pandemic to feel a certain level of anxiety. After all, it’s almost impossible to not be a little bit fearful when everything […]
Got 20 Minutes? Lower Your Stress and Anxiety With These 10 Exercises!
Do you feel like a muddy puddle on a cloudy day? Anxiety and stress make you feel that way. Take twenty minutes to try one of these ten exercises. It will clear up your puddle and let in some sunshine. Each of these exercises targets one of three areas: your fears, avoidance, or bodily tension. […]