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 [...]
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has launched a program called Small Talks: How WI Prevents Underage Drinking. The Small Talks web page has plenty of facts on underage drinking, talk tips, and how to discuss the issue of underage drinking with children starting as early as age 8. Here is the link: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/small-talks/index.htm We [...]
Merriam-Webster defines Overthinking as “ To think too much about (something): to put too much time into thinking about or analyzing (something) in a way that is more harmful than helpful”. Most everyone can at times have overthinking episodes where unpleasant thoughts and memories play and replay themselves over and over. Oftentimes, this can happen when [...]
It’s all too easy to sometimes feel like we’ve fallen into a rut or a day-in-day-out routine that saps our energy and creativity, where we feel we may be coasting through parts of our lives on autopilot. It’s worth the effort to work towards becoming re-inspired in our daily lives, to find motivation and [...]
Here is a link to a great article about- 5 Great Reasons To Start A Mindfulness Practice!
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” - The Buddha With living through the past year of dealing with all of the challenges of the pandemic, it’s important to remember little things in life that can add small bursts of comfort & quality to our daily lives. As we collectively [...]
If you have thought of taking a break from social media, you are certainly not alone. What was originally intended to be a digital meeting place for friends and family members to share pictures and to easily communicate has evolved to include attention-grabbing news items, advertisements that bombard, political rants, the ability to scream at [...]
If you are feeling stressed, try one or more of these techniques to regain your calm. For some of these techniques, some time and practice may need to put in in order to actualize the benefits. Others can work towards helping you almost instantly. The important thing to realize is to pay attention to your [...]
COVID-19 has changed the ways we go about our lives. While adults navigate managing their “new normal” while waiting to see what this means on a seemingly ever-changing basis, children can feel especially vulnerable during this time, as communities mull their return to school. Returning to school can cause many children anxiety even during normal [...]
Download a Free Helpsheet provided by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) about Talking to Your Kids About Alcohol and Other Drugs.
