The National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that one in every five U.S. adults lives with a mental illness. This number adds up to nearly 50 million people. Sadly, these numbers likely underestimate the extent of the problem. Why … Continue reading
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22 Simple Habits That Can Relieve Holiday Stress and Anxiety
Are the holidays the season of excitement or a time for anxiety and frustration? Here are expert tips to get you past the stress and into the festive spirit. Get adequate sleep It’s no secret that our bodies crave rest; … Continue reading
The Neuroscience of Bad Habits and Why It’s Not About Will Power
Why are bad habits so hard to break? What if the bumper sticker “Just Say No!” actually works against us? If willpower were the answer to breaking bad habits then we decisionswouldn’t have drug addiction or obesity. There’s something going … Continue reading
The Hidden Influences That Shape Our Eating Habits
The New Year has barely begun and already your plans to eat more healthfully are skidding off track. You couldn’t help but devour the holiday chocolates. You’ve nibbled your way to the bottom of a bag of chips, without even … Continue reading
8 Mental Habits That Suck Happiness From Your Life
There are different personality traits people possess which pretty much map out how their lives unfold. Each of you have developed certain habits and emotional masks that determine how you deal with your life and the people in it. You … Continue reading
10 Habits That Improve Mental Health
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” – Khalil Gibran Some argue that mental health is just as important as physical health; fair enough, but one could make a strong case … Continue reading
5 Habits That All Emotionally Intelligent People Have In Common
What does it really mean to be emotionally intelligent? Many of us can say we’re in touch with our emotions but how does this translate into a relatable and social intelligence towards ourselves and other people? The idea is that … Continue reading
7 Habits That Make Your Brain Work Better
In a hyper-competitive world overflowing with information, our brains need to be able to keep up and outpace our competitors. Who doesn’t want their brain to process faster, remember more information or be able to come up with elegant solutions … Continue reading
5 Evening Habits That Set You Up For A Day of Success
The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand. – Vince Lombardi Those of us … Continue reading
9 Habits That Can Keep You From Achieving Your Dreams
As a psychotherapist, I get the honor of helping people tackle their goals. Some clients are really inspired to change their lives and just want a little direction getting there. Others feel a bit more hopeless and discouraged about creating … Continue reading
