Our level of motivation is closely tied to our mental health, especially for those struggling with depression or anxiety. Seemingly endless winter days can make it especially challenging. Routines, on the other hand, can create energy and the positive reward (dopamine!) that are brains are often searching for when we are feeling unmotivated. One completed…
Read Moreby Mary Laughlin Our level of motivation is closely tied to our mental health, especially for those struggling with depression or anxiety. Seemingly endless winter days can make it especially challenging. Routines, on the other hand, can create energy and the positive reward (dopamine!) that are brains are often searching for when we are feeling…
Read Moreby Katie Huggins As a young, single professional, it\’s easy to fall into the trap of routine and familiarity, especially when loneliness creeps in. However, growth and fulfillment often lie just beyond the boundaries of our comfort zones. Here are some tips to help you break free from the confines of familiarity and embrace new…
Read Moreby Jason Collins I recently read an article from USA Today on the growth of what the author referred to as “gray divorce.” In other words, divorce in couples who are in their 50s and beyond. Since 1990, the divorce rate among American couples over 55 has doubled. For couples 65 or older, the rate…
Read Moreby Mary Laughlin An hour had passed since all five of us piled in the car to drive through my husband’s hometown. Country roads that were once a visual feast began to feel nauseating and the irritability I was actively trying to suppress was slowly creeping to the surface. Just when I thought I might…
Read MoreMental health encompasses the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of an individual, influencing how they think, feel, and behave. Mental health treatment involves a delicate balance of proactive measures to prevent issues from arising and corrective actions to address existing challenges, fostering resilience and growth. Unfortunately, mental health is often regarded as a \”luxury problem\”…
Read Moreby: Karsten Friske The recent strikes of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) shook the entertainment industry to its core. In the same way, creatives involved in these industries were also shaken by the sudden loss of their livelihoods and regular work patterns. Now that the strike has now…
Read MoreAnxiety Blog Post #4 By Jason Collins Here we are at the end of our series of anxiety hacks. Make sure to go back and review those if you need to. So far we\’ve learned to capture our anxious thoughts, to name them and frame them, and we\’ve replaced those thoughts by going to our…
Read MoreAnxiety Blog Post #3 by Jason Collins So far in this series of anxiety hacks we\’ve discovered two steps in our process. First, we capture the anxious thought. Next, we name it and frame it. (check out the previous blogs if you need to catch up). Now, let\’s move on to step three… Anxiety Hack…
Read Moreby Jason Collins Anxiety Blog Post #2 In the last post we explored the first anxiety hack: Capture the Anxious Thought. Go back and read it if you need to. But once you visualize the thought, picture yourself grabbing it, and holding it out in front of you, then what? Anxiety Hack #2: Name It…
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