Building lasting habits and improving executive function is all about creating systems that work with your strengths. In a recent article from ADDitude Magazine, How to Forge Stick-with-It Habits, Peg Dawson, EdD, shares valuable strategies to use executive functioning skills and build good habits. Here are a few quick tips, inspired by her article, to help you get started: […]
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Recent research highlights the profound health benefits of incorporating small, consistent amounts of physical activity into daily life. Two studies featured in the Global Wellness Institute’s Research Spotlight on Exercise demonstrate that even brief bouts of movement can significantly improve both cardiovascular and mental health. A large-scale study conducted by the University of Sydney, which tracked over […]
Living with chronic illness means that managing symptoms is a daily part of my life. As someone who navigates living with lupus and fibromyalgia, I’ve developed strategies that help me balance my roles as a mother, wife, and clinician, while attempting to live gracefully with chronic illness. Here are some practical approaches rooted in both […]
In the midst of life’s challenges, it’s essential to remember that healing is a journey, not a destination. Each day is a new opportunity for growth, self-discovery, and healing. It’s a chance to let go of the burdens of yesterday and embrace the possibilities of tomorrow. Just like the gentle unfolding of a flower, healing […]
Procrastination, the art of delaying tasks in favor of more immediate or pleasurable activities, is a universal experience that has baffled scholars and individuals alike for centuries. Despite knowing the effects of procrastination on our productivity and well-being, many of us find ourselves repeatedly giving in to its grasp. So, let’s get into the fascinating […]
Researchers found that a healthy diet, cognitive activity, regular physical exercise, and abstaining from alcohol/smoking were significantly linked to slowed cognitive decline. Factors that affect memory include aging, chronic diseases, and lifestyle patterns. Few studies examined how lifestyle patterns can impact memory decline. Out of the 6 healthy habits, researchers found four were the most […]
Self-esteem is a feeling of self-worth. It is how we perceive ourselves. Self-esteem is very important to our mental health. People with high self-esteem tend to be happier and enjoy healthier relationships. They also tend to be more resilient. People with lower self-esteem often doubt their abilities and feel unworthy. Here are a few habits […]
Social cognition refers to the mental processes involved in understanding and interpreting social information such as emotional regulation. Recent studies have shown that physical activity can benefit social cognitive abilities. The researchers hypothesize that improvements in physical fitness (due to exercise) can promote a state of automatic balance that leads to better social cognition. Automatic balance […]