If one was asked to think about what the month of October means to them, it would be no surprise if all things spooky associated with Halloween came to mind. However, one part of October that’s not scary, and is often overlooked, is that it also includes World Mental Health Day! World Mental Health Day... Continue Reading →
Fall is upon us, folks, and you know what that means! Soon, people will be carving pumpkins, picking apples, going on hay rides, and… experiencing seasonal affective disorder. That’s right, seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, most often begins in the fall and carries over through the winter months. SAD is a type of depression that... Continue Reading →
Did you know you can: lower blood pressure, calm nerves, relax muscles, slow heart rate, strengthen muscles, improve digestion, increase awareness, relieve stress, and relieve pain doing one simple task? Did you know that this task can be done anywhere, anytime, and silently? So, what is this magical cure-all? BREATHING! That’s right, it’s something you... Continue Reading →
Think about the brief interactions you have with people on a daily basis. Passing someone on your way into work. Looking up from your desk as a colleague walks by. Greeting a customer. "Hi, how are you?" almost rolls off the tongue, doesn't it? As an undergraduate student in the final stretch of my university... Continue Reading →
Common Couples Issues: Antidotes to The Four Horsemen A few weeks ago we reviewed Dr. John Gottman’s The Four Horsemen, which are faulty communication patterns common in relationships. If you’re recognizing these poor communication patterns and ready to combat them, it’s time to begin learning about their antidotes and how to apply them. Let’s talk... Continue Reading →
Common Couples Issues: Faulty Communication Styles I was recently asked about frequent topics discussed in couples counseling, and without batting an eye my answer was The Four Horsemen. World renowned relationship therapist and researcher, Dr. John Gottman uses the title “The Four Horsemen” to describe the four communication styles that can be detrimental for couples.... Continue Reading →
Have you ever sat there and mindlessly scrolled through your social media feed? I’m fairly confident in saying that almost all of us have, but have you ever mindlessly scrolled through your feed and noticed that you just felt badly after? Whether you notice yourself becoming irritable or even sad, you feel worse off than... Continue Reading →
There are times in life when we have problems adjusting to certain issues that arise in our lives. Sometimes situations become too much and we can’t cope with them properly and symptoms linger on for an extended amount of time as well as we start to develop symptoms that aren’t in line with our normal... Continue Reading →
You’ve most likely stumbled upon pictures of these on Pinterest -- the detailed and colored journals, calendars, and several types of lists. The bullet journal has grown into an overwhelmingly well-known type of creative journaling over the last few years, and it shows! Unlike conventional agendas, diaries, journals, or planners, this bullet journal contains everything... Continue Reading →
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