Just like humans, pets can get depressed. They may no longer enjoy doing activities with you that they once loved. They may seem exceptionally hungry or not want to eat at all. You may also notice them being restless or seeming to sleep all the time. Especially in dog depression, they may start licking their [...]
You do not have to have a gym membership to boost your mental health naturally. Walking is an excellent form of exercise that almost everyone can participate in regularly. Walking Enhances Moods Researchers with England's Mental Health Foundation teamed up with Sport England to conduct a study of adults. The study found that those who [...]
Our original article "10 Signs of Emotional Maturity" went viral a while back, so we wanted to provide you with 10 more signs of emotional maturity! Recognizing and accepting when you are burning out or are feeling off and being ok with asking for help- a day off from work or needing more [...]
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 [...]
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 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. [...]
Psychologists are still discovering the long-term effects of social distancing. Still, many clients report that their overall mental health has steeply declined as the pandemic forced them to isolate themselves from others. If you are one of the people who know you are negatively impacted by social isolation, there are steps that you can take [...]
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 [...]
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