Life Balance for Mental Health!
Do you ever feel like you are not enough, or that everyone else has it together better than you do? Have you ever felt something was a really big deal until all of a sudden …it wasn’t?
Sometimes we are viewing an area or aspect of our life through a lens that isn’t accurate. When we become hyper focused on one specific area in our life, the other areas suffer, and can jade our perspective on our lives and our selves.
If you have been down in the dumps, and feeling “less-than”, maybe have a listen and change your perspective, and your focus!
What Is Causing Your Inflammation?
Did you know that Inflammation can create many symptoms in your body including joint pain, headaches, digestion issues, anxiety and even weight gain!? That's right! And with all the stress created within the last few years, inflammation is on the rise! So what causes Inflammation and what can we do to stop it? Take a peek at these Wellness Minutes to put your body and mind at ease!
Daily Gratitude Practice!
Are you grateful? Is gratitude part of your daily life? Statistics show that people who practice gratitude on a daily basis live happier lives. And the power of positive thinking says that ‘like attracts like’! If you find yourself wishing things were different in your life, take three minutes out of your day to start thinking with an attitude of gratitude!
Listen to these Wellness Minutes and work them into your daily routine to see how gratitude can change your life!
Get Happy Using Your Senses!
We have all struggled with our emotions, and staying upbeat, happy and motivated. But did you know that you have everything you need, built right into you, to take control over your mood? Using your five senses are the fastest and easiest way to move your focus to the body and get back to the present moment. After all, living in the past or worrying about the future is usually the reason we lose our ‘happy’ to begin with!
Take a peek at these quick Wellness Minutes, to help you understand how to use your five senses to lift your mood and get happy!
Nighttime Anxiety: How to Self-Soothe
So it’s the middle of the night, and you feel a wave of anxiety wash over you. You start to panic, in anticipation of this all too familiar feeling you feel creeping in again. So what do you do? What do you do in THIS moment, to help stop this anxiety attack in its tracks? Hint: It’s NOT picking up your phone to check out social media!
Watch these Wellness Minutes to help you manage nighttime anxiety, and get a good night’s sleep!
Benefits of Cats and Dogs for Mental Health!
Do you have a fur baby? Have you considered getting one? Did you know that there is TONS of research to show the positive effects on mental health to having a Cat or a Dog?
Yes it’s true that having a cat or dog is a 15-20 year commitment, but the Return On Investment may be more than you could ever dreamed of!
If you are considering adding a new furry addition to your family, check out these Wellness Minutes!
Am I Depressed?
Have you ever had a case of the blues, and wondered if it was something more serious? Have you ever thought to yourself: Will this sadness pass on its own, or do I need to reach out to someone?
If you have had these thoughts, you are one of thousands who struggle on a daily basis wanting to know if they are just down in the dumps, or struggling with actual depression.
If in doubt – reach out!! But if you want some clear information on the sometimes subtle differences, these Wellness Minutes are worth mustering up the energy to watch!
Feeling Depressed?
Our minds are often overwhelmed with what is happening in the world today and things out of our control. And sometimes, these overwhelming thoughts can lead to feelings of defeat or depression.
Sometimes there are situations, or we are the recipient of aggression or moodiness, and none of this has anything to do with us!
Why do we choose to personalize these situations, and sit in a place of resentment, frustration or fear? What if we reframed those feelings? We always have the choice to choose the better thought.
Feeling Unwell? Get Back to Basics!
Are you feeling unwell lately? Are you unsure if your feelings of un-wellness are in your head or in your body? Well they are extremely interconnected, so it may be hard to tell. And you really can’t have one without the other. However, there are a few basics you can consider, to ensure that you are giving your body the basics!
Watch these Wellness Minutes to find out four ways you can help your body – and one major thing you need to do, to get back on track!
Procrastination. The Biggest Nation in the World!
Do you procrastinate? Do you know why? Did you know there is relief in action?
As a society, we have come to feel the need to be comfortable at all times and at all costs. But there is a HUGE benefit to being UNcomfortable, because that is where all the action happens. That is where CHANGE happens. Remember ‘Short term pain for long term gain’? True Story!
So who’s with me? Who wants to get uncomfortable?
Electrolytes Explained!
Summer is a great time to exercise! And many people actually prefer to work out in warmer weather, or in a warmer temperature. But are you paying attention to your Electrolytes? Do you even know what they do?
Electrolytes are extremely important for fluid balance in the body! Watch these Wellness Minutes to get the scoop on Electrolytes, and what you can do to stay hydrated!
What is Holding Space?
Let’s face it. The last couple years have been tough! We’ve all tried to bring our A game, but it wasn’t easy. And some of us are still processing our feelings, and are holding onto grief. Both ours and the collective grief we have just experienced.
If you are one of those people, or if you know one of those people, what are you doing about it? We hope you are not sweeping those emotions under the table, because you need to feel it to heal it! We hope you watch this little video, and try this instead!
A Short Guided Meditation to Help You Relax!
Enjoy a short guided meditation on the beach. This is perfect for those new to their meditation journey. All you need to do is sit back, get comfortable and I'll guide you to relax!
Anxiety vs. Panic Attacks and A Different Perspective
Today’s Wellness Minutes are about anxiety versus panic attacks. I wanted to explain the differences because it may be helpful to understand what’s happening in your body when you’re experiencing different feelings.
Help for S.A.D.! (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
Today's video is about S.A.D. or Seasonal Affective Disorder which is also commonly referred to as the February Blues or Winter Depression. It's a form of depression that usually goes away in the springtime when there's more exposure to light. Find out the symptoms and what you can do to help yourself.
Life After Chemotherapy and Radiation in regards to Mental Health
I previously spoke about the physical aspects you should consider after chemo and radiation. Now, I want to acknowledge the mental health aspect of cancer as there are a whole bunch of emotions you suddenly experience throughout this journey. Not to mention the added impact of changes in memory connections, neurochemistry and hormones.
Life After Chemotherapy and Radiation
I'm a Cancer survivor. I was diagnosed 13 years ago and wanted to share some of the things I learned on my journey with chemotherapy and radiation. Mainly, how can you support the body you're left with after chemotherapy and give it the TLC it needs?
Anxiety. Are You Remembering the Basics?
Today’s Wellness Minutes are about anxiety. Now, everyone is having huge heightened anxiety right now. I mean, the world that we’re living in right now is pretty crazy. However, it is relevant to everyone’s personal experience and so there are three physical things that will benefit everyone…