One of the many things I have learned in therapy is the benefits of keeping a journal. It helps me organize my thoughts on the day and how I am feeling. It is a personal way to express ourselves and manage anxiety and depression. By working through what we are going through instead of keeping […]
Hi friends! There is much to be said about our mindset. When it comes to overpowering my own brain’s inclination toward anxiety and depression, my absolute number one, 911, free of cost instant fix is readjusting my mindset. Instead of focusing on the daunting and somewhat overwhelming fears that are leading to my anxiety, I […]
Last week I mentioned that the past month I have been going back to my books, magazines, and podcasts to help keep me on track in my own mindful and mental health journey. In our mindful practices, our thoughts should be in tune with what we are feeling in that exact moment, rather than remembering […]
WMindfulness is the process of bringing your attention to experiences happening in the present moment. It also means accepting and paying attention to our thoughts and feelings without thinking that they are “right” or “wrong”. In our mindful practices, our thoughts should be in tune with what we are feeling in that exact moment, rather […]
Anxiety is a normal emotional reaction we all get when faced with situations we find challenging. When the anxiety feeling becomes continuous, that is when it can lead to an anxiety disorder. It causes our neurochemistry to become imbalanced when our “fight-or-flight” is in constant use. There are multiple types of anxiety disorders like generalized […]
Alright, everyone, it’s time for some truth. When I sat down to write the outline for today’s article, I drew a blank. I was struggling to come up with something that was both meaningful and positive. Because of this, in my mind, I was saying that I can’t write and that I was a failure […]
The practice of mindfulness is not just for adults, the majority of children can benefit from having mindful activities added to their days both at home and at school. There is a lot of pressure and fear placed on them coming from every direction. If they do not know how to handle that it can […]
We live in a world where our lives are full of distractions and the ever-growing “To Do” lists as we rush around to get things done. Getting so busy that we forget to take care of ourselves until our body reminds us when we get ill or injured. That is where implementing mindfulness, exercise, and […]
