Exercise might be the last thing you feel like doing when you’re depressed or anxious, but did you know that physical activity can have a powerful effect on mental health? It’s true! The connection between mental health and physical exercise is deeply rooted in how movement affects the brain’s chemistry, structure, and overall health. Even light or moderate activity can...[ read more ]

The importance of having positive friendships in your life cannot be overstated. Healthy friendships can help you feel happier and more self-confident, reduce your stress levels, and prevent you from feeling lonely or isolated. When times are good, friends can help you celebrate. And when times are bad, they can help pick you up and provide a kind shoulder to...[ read more ]

Perfectionism is the tendency to demand flawlessness from yourself or others. Perfectionists tend to be highly motivated and ambitious, and thanks to their close attention to detail and their willingness to work long hours, perfectionists often excel at school and in the workplace.  However, perfectionism also has a downside. In some cases, perfectionists can be overly critical, taking an all-or-nothing...[ read more ]

If you are familiar with self-care practices, you may have considered journaling as an option. But what is journaling and what can it do to improve your mental and emotional health?  Journaling is the regular practice of writing down experiences, thoughts, and feelings. However, it can be adapted to whatever your specific needs or goals may be. For example, many...[ read more ]

For many of us, spending time with family during the holidays is a joyous occasion. But for others, the holidays with family can be quite difficult. From the stress of traveling to buying and wrapping presents and the fact many family members can’t be in the same room with each other without a fight erupting makes the holidays stressful! While...[ read more ]

If you’re looking to improve your mental health and overall well-being, one of the best things you can do is track how you’re feeling. Not only does this allow you to identify any issues you might be experiencing and set goals for how to resolve them, but it can also help you analyze how you’re progressing toward those goals. Here...[ read more ]

What is Rumination: Rumination involves repetitively thinking about negative experiences that can be difficult to stop. Some people replay events that occurred in the past while others worry about situations that could potentially occur in the future. Rumination often causes people to feel anxious, stressed, and depressed and makes it difficult for them to think, process their emotions, and sleep....[ read more ]

Personal boundaries are clear rules and guidelines we establish for ourselves within relationships. Boundaries are essential for helping you grow healthy relationships built on trust and respect. Additionally, setting boundaries is a form of self-care because it helps protect your identity and honor your needs as an individual. So, if you have decided that it’s time to set some boundaries...[ read more ]

Have you ever met someone who listens really well? Someone who ‘gets you’ and hears you? Unfortunately, this not always the case. Quite often we find ourselves walking away from a conversation feeling unheard and unimportant. Unfortunately, we can’t force others to be a good listener; However, using the following tools can help you master the art of listening: Be...[ read more ]

Do you find yourself setting New Year’s resolutions each year, only to forget about them months, weeks, or even days later? If so, you’re not alone. According to statistics published by Forbes magazine the average resolution lasts only 3.74 months. In fact, so many people will abandon their resolutions that the second Friday in January has been declared by many...[ read more ]