Stress
Self-Care Tips For Improving Your Mental Health
Try These Self-Care Tips Self-care involves taking care of yourself. For some, prioritizing oneself over others can be difficult. However, positive self-care can greatly improve your quality of living, physical health, and mental health. Here are some tips you can practice to focus on yourself, and in doing so, support your mental well-being. Exercise Regularly…
Read MoreWriting About Your Feelings Can Reduce Stress
How a Stress Diary Can Help You Manage Stress A diary can be much more than a record of your daily life. Putting pen to paper offers many psychological benefits to improve your well-being. Here’s what a stress diary can do for you and tips on how to make the most of writing about your…
Read More10 Reasons to Take a Mental Health Day
Mental health is important, but often it goes neglected. There are many reasons for this, including the stigma that often comes with a mental health condition. During the holiday season, stress can take a toll on our mental health. Taking a break can be a healthy way to combat seasonal stress, depression, and burnout. Taking…
Read MoreAm I self-medicating?
Everyone deals with stress differently. And, the last year has been filled with a ton of different emotions – anger, anxiety, stress, sadness. Everyone is looking for a way to relax and just shut everything out. You may find yourself reaching for a drink, lighting up a joint, or taking prescriptions to fall asleep or…
Read MoreReturning to Work? Tips for Minding Your Mental Health
Managing Anxiety When Returning to Work We can all agree that our lives look a lot different than they did a year ago. Gradually, we are happy to resume our normal activities. But many of us still have a sense of anxiety especially when it comes to returning to work – especially if we are…
Read MoreAvoiding Thanksgiving Stress
Does the Thanksgiving weekend bring memories of fun times with family, playing football outside in the crunchy leaves and shopping until you drop? Or is it more like a nightmare of tipsy relatives bickering and complaining? Does preparing the Thanksgiving meal give you enjoyment or is a herculean task that has you stressed from Halloween…
Read MoreHoliday eating anxiety – tips on how to handle the holidays
Don’t let the holidays eat at you. The holidays are here – a time of joy and celebration, spending time with family and friends and eating a little more than usual. But if you suffer from an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia or binge eating, the holidays can be torture bringing tremendous stress, anxiety,…
Read MoreStressing Out: 7 Ways to Cope with Situational Anxiety
If you suffer situational anxiety, you’re in good company. Many people experience heightened stress when faced with worrisome events or changing circumstances. Anticipating the anxiety itself can cause even more stress, which only makes matters worse. But have no fear; there are ways to cope with situational anxiety that are easy, effective, and at your…
Read MoreKids & Stress
Is Your Child Stressed Out? Adult often have a mental picture of childhood as a happy, worry-free time in life. But just like adults who are juggling work, family and personal responsibilities, children can feel stress. What is stress? Stress is emotional or mental strain that is caused by anxiety, pressure, worry or activity.…
Read MoreIt’s Not Just for Kids! 5 Ways Coloring Promotes Wellness in Adults
Coloring will always be a favored hobby among children. It’s a perfect activity for those who are stuck in the house on a rainy day, a great way for a hungry kid to pass the time waiting for their food at a restaurant, and an exceptional way to unwind before bedtime. Coloring allows children to…
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