"What I would tell kids going through anxiety, which I have and can relate to, is that you’re so normal. Everyone experiences a version of anxiety or worry in their lives, and maybe we go through it in a different or more intense way for longer periods of time, but there’s nothing wrong with you. [...]
If you want to start therapy or are thinking about changing therapists, you may wonder how to choose a great one. There are several factors to consider when choosing a therapist. These include finding a caregiver who: Is Compassionate You need to look forward to visiting with the therapist because they show you that [...]
A 10-year study* found that people who were depressed tended to spend more time doing self-care while people who were the happiest tended to spend time taking care of others. What Society Teaches While everyone needs enough food and a safe place to live, buying into consumerism may be bad for your mental health. [...]
Many people feel unhappy and discouraged during the winter months. About 5% of the U.S. population has been officially diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder, often abbreviated SAD, but even more suffer from winter blues. If you are one of them, there are several steps that you can take to feel more positive. Get Outside [...]
Setting Achievable, Realistic New Years Resolutions About 40% of Americans set New Year’s resolutions. Yet, only about 50% of those individuals setting resolutions are still working on them six months later. Find yourself in the 20% that successfully achieve their New Year’s resolution by setting meaningful ones. Think about these suggestions. Schedule Self-care Generally, people [...]
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 resolution [...]
If you have trouble finding purpose in life, you may want to think about the acronym CLIMB. Working through what each letter of this word means in your own life often results in finding your life’s purpose. Comprehend Your Uniqueness Each person is a unique creation with a particular skill set and interests. Make [...]
Many people feel that they are so busy taking care of others that they have no time to care for themselves. If this describes where you are in life, it is time to put yourself first because you cannot care for others until you love yourself. It is like a washing machine with a [...]
Many people who are caring for a loved one with a mental illness put off caring for themselves. While that may work short-term, the long-term result will be that you can end up sick, mentally or physically, yourself. Therefore, you must practice self-love while taking care of a loved one with a mental illness. [...]
Changing behavior is not for the faint of heart. Behavior modification takes hard work and dedication. It does not matter if it is winning a marathon or taking better care of your health., you must be ready to commit to hard work. Following some proven steps along the way can make any self-improvement goal [...]
