In today’s busy and fast-paced world, it is easy to get caught up in responsibilities, distractions, and stress. We often find ourselves dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, causing us to miss the peace in the present moment. Mindfulness meditation is a powerful practice that helps us tune into the here and... Continue Reading →
Mental illness is not a virus that you catch and attacks your immune system. But did you know that your mood could be contagious and influencing the moods of those around you? Yes, it’s true, and it works both ways—moods of others can influence your mood too. When you think about this concept it is... Continue Reading →
The average person consumes the drug caffeine on a daily basis. That’s right, caffeine is a drug. That is often forgotten because caffeine consumption has become so normalized in our culture. It is almost surprising to us if someone does not consume caffeine to help them through their daily routine or if a public location... Continue Reading →
Current sources of entertainment overload our cognitive functions of stimulation and attention span. Because we have smart phones and social media, immediate mental stimulation is constantly at our fingertips. This has a deteriorating impact on the human attention span. Less and less are we actually exercising our minds to find stimulation. Our brains are becoming... Continue Reading →
In many apps there is a feature called infinite scroll. This is a technique that automatically loads more content, such as videos, as you scroll. This can cause it to be harder to stop since there is no definite end. Many people find themselves losing a lot of time, even hours or days, scrolling through... Continue Reading →
Have you ever had an unfavorable or stressful day, and you didn’t know how to decompress from everything that was going on? Have you ever had a great day or something eventful happen, but you didn’t get a chance to tell anyone about it yet? Or perhaps you’re not sure how to express your feelings... Continue Reading →
Around this time of year, it is quite common for people to lose motivation in their daily routine and feel quite depressed. It feels like time is dragging on slow with the frigid, cold temperatures and dark evenings. But what if I told you that you could actually use the cold to combat those symptoms... Continue Reading →
Being intentional about your thoughts can be a weird concept. It’s hard to think about how you can control your thoughts when they just naturally pop into your head. Well, practicing positive self-talk can actually shift the structure of your natural thoughts. Do you find yourself constantly identifying the negatives in situations, worrying... Continue Reading →
For many of the show’s lovers, fall and winter prompt them to rewatch at least a few of their favorite episodes of the show Gilmore Girls. Since the show is long and fast moving there are so many details people may not notice the themes of mental health. After a death, the family seeks counseling... Continue Reading →
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