Life can be tough. Dealing with the trials and tribulations of life within my own bubble can sometimes in itself be enough. When I turn on the television that bubble becomes bigger and the pressure inside greater. Not only do I have my own stuff to carry, but now I feel a deeper pain for... Continue Reading →
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorder Awareness week is once again upon us. Beginning February 26th thru March 4th, you may see a heightened level of eating disorder (ED) advertisements throughout several advertisement platforms. In order to try to help someone struggling with ED, it is important to be familiar with the signs of this type of struggle.... Continue Reading →
Love
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. The proof of the upcoming holiday began popping up just after New Year’s. Any store you go to has Valentine’s Day themed everything. It’s as if Cupid shot his arrow of love at the entire retail community! While February 14th is a time to celebrate relationships, it can... Continue Reading →
Finding the Grey
Often times we go about life in the same routine. Day in and day out, life can be predictable. From when it’s time to wake up and arrive at work, to when it’s time to make the weekly yoga class, life is a structured schedule. Have you ever experienced an unexpected glitch in your well-made... Continue Reading →
Making Realistic New Year’s Resolutions
This year has finally come to an end and the new year is right around the corner! It is usually the time where we begin to reflect on how 2017 was like for us and to create our resolutions and goals for the upcoming year. Most of the time, some people choose resolutions and goals... Continue Reading →
Expectations
Expectations are a set of beliefs that a situation will have a specific outcome in the future. Another example of this is the conviction that a person will react in a certain manner. Lastly, we can have expectations of ourselves, having faith that one might defy all odds in tricky situations. How often do the... Continue Reading →
A Time to Reflect
The holidays are upon us, and another year is coming to a close. Time seems to keep speeding by, and yet one can’t help to sometimes wonder….am I living the life I want to live? It is so easy to get buried... Continue Reading →
Holidays and Grief
The holidays are soon approaching which can mean lots of stress on many people. Stress from decking the halls and getting ready for family visitors to stress from dealing with the holidays emotionally. For some people, the holidays can be a struggle, especially when they have lost someone so dear to them. After a family... Continue Reading →
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Do you find yourself struggling with a depressed mood nearly every day during the winter? Do you feel sluggish, agitated, or lacking the energy to do activities you once enjoyed? Are you having trouble sleeping throughout the summer nights or maintaining a steady appetite? These are a few symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder to make... Continue Reading →
