Many people throughout the Midwest USA found themselves buried by a series of snowstorms in mid-January 2024. The winter season went from calm and relatively warm to full-on over a foot of snow and below freezing temperatures in a matter of 3 days. Many people had to deal with power [...]
Emotional maturity is about your ability to understand and manage your emotions. An emotionally mature person has reached (and continues to work at reaching) a level of self-understanding with regard to their thoughts and behaviors and then decides how to best approach and cope with situations that might otherwise be trying or challenging. Being [...]
As the new year arrives, you may be wondering about the power of New Year's resolutions. Have you set resolutions in the past that simply did not work? We have some thoughts. Most Resolutions Revolve Around Goals Let's think about typical resolutions: I will lose 50 pounds. I will quit smoking. [...]
Merry Christmas from American Behavioral Clinics! This message might find you feeling the holiday crunch. If you still need to buy gifts, we have some tips to reduce potential stress and headaches. Let Today's Technology Save You Time You don't have to head to a mall or a [...]
Do you feel oddly disconnected from holiday joy this year? If you're typically a fan of December's festivities, your recent detachment from jingle bells and glee may be personally surprising. Let's take a moment to explore your current state of mind together. You Could Be Depressed If you suspect depression is dampening your holidays this [...]
Post-holiday blues can make returning to work after the holidays can make going back to your routine seem stressful. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 64% of people with a mental health diagnosis find this period stressful. Still, they are definitely not alone as post-holiday blues can affect anyone. What are Post-holiday [...]
The heart of this year's holiday season is upon us, so we hope you are brimming with joy. We commemorate love and peace during December, but the month's pace may cause anxiety, stress and anger to bubble to the surface. If that notion feels relatable, keep reading to avoid regrettably sharing bad tidings this [...]
New Years Resolutions - How To Make Mentally Healthy Goals For 2024 If you have been doing a lot of self-reflection as 2023 ends, remember that it is normal for people to be harder on themselves than others are on them. As you turn your attention to setting New Year’s resolutions, keeping this fact [...]
The year's most festive time has arrived, so you may have an office holiday party on your immediate calendar. These events can be fun. Well, as the expression goes, they can be mandatory fun, anyway. Your company's holiday party might include adult beverages. If you're concerned about staying sober during the [...]
The ancient Babylonians likely were the first to make New Years resolutions, and they were followed by ancient Romans. The resolutions were made to gods in hopes that they would bless them throughout the coming year. Today, about 40% of Americans make New Years resolutions, and of that group, about 40% keep their [...]
