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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.
As temperatures remain high and summer seems to stretch on endlessly (especially here in Phoenix), many individuals face unique stressors that can impact their mental health. Even as schedules shift with the start of the school year and fall sports, the lingering heat adds another layer of challenge. In this article, we’ll explore common stressors […]
tips on how to seek out and find a therapist that works for you.
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 […]
Did you know? It’s normal to have thoughts about suicide but not be depressed or suicidal. For example, when you’re standing on a bridge overlooking a beautiful sunset and have a passing thought about jumping off, that doesn’t necessarily indicate you’re suicidal and need to panic about having the thought. It might just mean your […]
Right now it can be difficult to practice “Self Care” – between Covid numbers rising again, the Holidays coming up, the political and social climate, as well as a number of other things, there is so much going on for everyone to manage right now. So rather than tell you what you “should” be doing, […]
When we find out that a friend or loved one has started to work out, or gone to a physical therapist, our response is usually not a disapproving, “Oh, you’re one of those people who has to go to the gym… sounds like things are pretty rough for you.” Nor is the response, “You had […]
I am a person who enjoys setting goals and making lists. Even better than making lists is checking them off. I don’t know where I picked up the term “Time Mapping,” but somewhere along the way I started using this practice. I call it “Time Mapping” because I create a map of the week that […]
