You have probably heard the term “laughter is the best medicine.” It may even be a bit cliché at this point. However, it still holds quite true. If you are feeling down, forcing yourself to smile or laugh can turn your mood around.If you are in need of a pick-me-up, make sure you hang out with…
Life can be stressful and overwhelming, and it can be difficult to get out of a rut when feeling down. When we are going through problems, it can bring us down, make us feel hopeless and generally drain us of our energy and verve for life.The truth is we are not our problems, but when…
Feeling overwhelmed can lead to avoidance, which exacerbates stress. Recognize physical signs of strain, manage expectations, break tasks into smaller steps, take immediate action, and confront potential failures. By approaching challenges positively and forgiving oneself, it’s possible to regain control and find a path toward resolution and success.
You know that sleep is important because when you don’t get enough of it you feel dreadful, but do you know why it’s so important?When you sleep, your body rests but your brain is incredibly active. Sleep is its opportunity to download the day and effectively reset ahead of a new day. It’s a necessary…
Psychotherapist Eric R. Maisel Ph.D. suggests that emotional distress can manifest itself in a number of ways. These can include sadness, anxiety, addiction, and unproductive obsessions. Essentially, when we suffer from poor emotional health, we are opened up to some of the most negative emotions. (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rethinking-mental-health/201309/10-tips-emotional-healing). According to mental health expert Matt Johnson Ph.D. our internal…
In today’s blog we will conclude our 3-part series on Emotional Stress by looking at Ways To Manage Stress So It Doesn’t Damage Your Emotional Health.
Today’s blog is Part 2 of our Emotional Stress series. We will be looking at 10 Benefits of Managing Stress That Effects Emotional Health, and 15 Ways To Identify Sources of Emotional Stress Within Your Life. We begin with a quick review of what Emotional Stress is….
Emotional stress is the mental and physiological response to a perceived threat, challenge, or demand that taxes an individual’s coping resources. Emotional stress can manifest in a variety of ways, including feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, frustration, or fear, and can affect an individual’s ability to function effectively in daily life.
Someone once said that to move on after a divorce takes half the time you spent together. So, if you were in a one-year marriage, it’s okay if you take six months to wallow and reminisce. Yet, that can be much harder to apply to divorce. The waiting period for getting over a marriage that…
As parents, we’re always looking for ways to make our kids happier, healthier, and more successful. Yet, few of us know exactly how to do that. Beyond showering them with compliments and positive affirmations all day long, we’re pretty lost. According to experts, what we should be doing instead is teaching them how to be…
