Do you feel tired throughout the day? Do you need caffeine to help you do your daily tasks? Do you have trouble focusing? If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider improving your sleep hygiene. Sleep hygiene is a variety of practices and routines you can do during the day and night that […]
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What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder associated with seasonal changes. It is commonly seen as depression during the fall and winter months. Some symptoms of SAD include sleep problems, changes in appetite, low energy, difficulty concentrating, and feeling depressed. Here are some self-care tips to help alleviate some […]
Holidays can be a stressful time for many of us. Whether it be stress caused by family, stress caused by breaks in routine, or seasonal depression it is essential to lean on your coping skills. Here are some tips for navigating holiday stress this year! Shift your perspective For many of us, the holidays bring […]
by Masa Shah What is Executive Functioning? Executive Functioning refers to our cognitive ability to plan, execute, and complete tasks and projects. In other words, it is our ability to break down tasks and evaluate how we can complete them. Having strong executive functioning skills can make life a lot easier, especially in school and […]
by Dr. Monica Blied What are affirmations? Affirmations are positive phrases and statements that help to affirm and encourage oneself. You have likely heard or used affirmations in your own life. When you tell yourself “I can do this” before you give a presentation or when you let out a big sigh and gasp “I’m […]
by Dr. Monica Blied What is Thought Management? Stress management often starts with our thoughts. Although it can feel like your thoughts are out of your control, you can learn to consciously and mindfully guide them. Thought management is an effective skill that can help you feel more relaxed and in control over your emotions. […]
Did you know that where you look affects how you feel? Dr. David Grand discovered this phenomenon in 2003 when he developed a new powerful brain-based therapy called “Brainspotting.” Brainspotting is used to identify, process, and releaseemotional and bodily pain that we may not have access to in our conscious minds. It isoften used to […]
Your mental health and physical health are intrinsically connected. It is called the mind-body health connection! What is the mind-body health connection? Through the mind-body health connection, our thoughts and emotions can play a central role in all aspects of our health. Research shows that by taking care of our psychological well-being we can sometimes […]
The mind-body health connection is the idea that our health is determined holistically by our mind and our body. Our thoughts and emotions can impact our physical health, and our physical health can impact our emotions and cognitions. Thus, when addressing wellness, we must understand this connection and address health on both fronts. The Autonomic […]
It has been well documented that stress can cause both immediate and long-term damage to our bodies, increasing levels of inflammation in our body and our risk for heart attacks, depression, and other mental and medical health problems (Kiecott-Glaser & Glaser, 2022). As a woman living with systemic lupus, I am acutely aware of how […]