We all experience situations that can throw our attitudes for a loop. Sometimes we can pop back from disappointments without much trouble. On other days, the gloom lingers like a thick fog over our heads and we desperately wish for it all to clear—if we only knew how to hurry it along. So, what is your…
We’re officially in the summertime. Other than finding opportunities to splash in a swimming pool, what are you doing with your leisure time? Perhaps you should consider reading a few great books! Brain Boosts! According to thehealthsite.com, there are several science-based rewards that come with reading, such as: Mental exercise: Reading is like a pleasant form of exercise for your brain that…
Do you have high expectations of yourself when it comes to parenting? Many of us try to make decisions for our child’s welfare before they’re even born. Especially as new parents, we want to make the best choices for their upbringing and decisions in life. This naturally brings about many questions as they’re growing up, such…
Summer break is coming soon! It’s often thought to be a time of fun and relaxation away from the busy schedule of the school year. However, alongside the warm aspects of summertime, this season can also bring on boredom and self-absorption in kids and adults alike. So, what’s the best way to adjust one’s mindset from grumpy to…
Addiction begins with the hope that something ‘out there’ can instantly fill up the emptiness inside.” – Jean Kilbourne Do you think addiction can’t happen to your child? As a substance abuse counselor, I have seen many individuals from “good homes” with “good parents” who started down a bad path with drugs/alcohol during their teen years.…
Just as important as getting a regular physical checkup, we need to know the status of our mental health to be sure we’re on the right track. But we first need to know what we’re looking for. What exactly is mental health anyway? Mentalhealth.gov defines mental health as “our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It…
Seems there’s a lot of rage happening in our world right now. Many of us are experiencing fury over various injustices, ongoing health concerns, and a general feeling that society is falling apart. It’s enough to make one scream! And many of us are doing just that—at each other. The ash left behind Stress from ongoing cultural circumstances definitely bleeds over into…
If you’ve been in the workforce much time at all, I’m sure you’ve noticed varied types of behavior from other employees. Some of this is simply due to individual personality traits. But other times, behavior may signal something deeper, such as a mental health issue. The conduct of co-workers is learned over time—after watching them…
Are you late almost everywhere you go? Do you see yourself coming and going? If so, you may be missing restful margins in your life. Margins are considered boundaries of protection for our souls against the craziness of society’s fast pace. Many of us are racing through a lifestyle where busyness and exhaustion are considered status…
What is it like in January where you live? For most of my life, I’ve resided in locations where the first few months of the year are rather bleak. The temperatures are cold. The streets become slushy. And the sky is draped with a curtain of gray. Although typical for January weather, it makes “wintertime…