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As a leader, your greatest responsibility is to guide and support those you lead. However, one of the biggest challenges you face is not external — it is internal. Your brain’s primal fear of danger, rooted in its desire to stay psychologically, emotionally, and physically safe, can often become your greatest weakness in leadership. This […]
You see what you expect to see. This is not only true for your eyes, but your outlook on life. Gratitude Journals, Meditation (even “micro-dosing” meditation), and Cold Plunges are great ways to be mindful about the breadth of the human experience and help us pessimists remember that there are really awesome, beautiful things happening in life if we take the time to open our eyes and focus on them. It makes for a much fuller, rich experience of life.
Did you “fall off the wagon” with your New Year’s Resolution? It’s April 1, and you may feel like the joke is on you. This year, I told myself that I would start learning how to write more blogs and creating more content. I started, stopped, got stuck, and here is my first blog on […]
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, leaving little room for moments of stillness and reflection. However, cultivating mindfulness – the practice of being fully present and engaged in the moment – can profoundly impact our mental health and overall well-being. Let’s delve deeper […]
As the days lengthen and the promise of summer begins to stir in the air, those of us living in the desert face a unique seasonal transition. This time is not only marked by a gradual increase in temperature but also by a surge in activities and responsibilities. Students and parents alike enter one of […]
Embracing Spring’s Renewal: The Mental Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning As the days stretch longer and the vibrant hues of spring flowers begin to unfold, a natural urge to rejuvenate our living spaces emerges. This seasonal shift isn’t just about embarking on a cleaning spree; it’s an opportunity to impact our mental well-being. This blog […]
The transition to the fall season, especially this year, has some of us feeling a little on edge. The therapists and team here have put together a list of ideas to help you with this transition. Talk Schedule. Talk to your partner and children about the upcoming season. What do they have coming up at […]
Typically, when a person goes to therapy, they know they’ll be asked questions, but what kinds of questions? And why these? Sometimes the questions that are asked seem odd, or vague. In this blog post, you’ll learn the why behind some of the questions we often ask. “Where to?” Almost every session, I begin with […]
Mindfulness matters. Many studies have demonstrated this over and over again, especially related to anxiety and depression. So, to celebrate the fact that we can use our minds to alleviate our suffering, we have gotten together to share some of our favorite mindfulness activities. You CAN use these at home! Why we use Mindfulness: Neurologically […]
