Sometimes we need a fresh perspective, a new direction, or some recommendations.
Sometimes we just need someone to listen. Did you know that most people won’t naturally assume that’s what you want? Which means… you’re probably going to have to ask for it.
Many people know the benefits of meditation but are still hesitant to practice it. Although meditation seems like it should be simple, it can feel difficult for many people. There are many myths about meditation that scare people away from doing it regularly. Included in this blog are some ways to separate meditation myths from reality!
If you struggle with anger, taking the time to measure your angry outbursts can be a helpful tool. Anger has such a negative reputation because of the way people react when this emotion surfaces. I often tell clients that anger is a signal that flashes across our lives to indicate that something is happening which may be very important in that one moment in time.
As an “emotional storm” is approaching, negative thoughts may begin to take hold of you and cause intense feelings of fear, anger, panic or loss of control.
You may think things like:
“I’m in danger.”
“I’m trapped.”
“I’m all alone.”
People pleasing can become a way of life for many people. They live their lives with the goal of pleasing others.
For many people Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer events and vacations. Families gather and set off fireworks, pools open, and people do a lot of shopping…but Memorial Day weekend is also an important time to remember fallen soldiers. This is a day for many to grieve their … Read More
Your mental health is important. Quitting these nine things that interfere with your well-being could improve your mental health!
Music tells stories and how music has a way of making you feel not so alone in the world. Have you ever thought about the correlation between music and your mental health? Music can reduce stress. Research supports this claim and has shown to have an impact on the autonomic … Read More
According to a survey of 2,000 workers by one of the nation’s top EAP providers, 60% of employees reported that they experienced high levels of stress. Another 32% said they experienced “constant, but manageable levels”. In other words, over 90% of employees deal with many levels of stress at work. … Read More
Being the new kid on the block at a job can be cause for excitement and stress. Here are 3 simple ways you can start to manage the stress of starting a new job.
