Tag: Anxiety
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When is the Right Time to Seek Mental Health Care?
Knowing when to find a therapist for professional help with your mental health can be tricky. This is due to how much the answer can vary from person to person. Two people with the same problems are often affected in different ways and have different needs. Because of this, the suggestions here are more of…
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The Importance of Work Life Balance
We have all heard of work-life balance and most people say they strive for it, but it can be hard to obtain. Many people experience a lot of pressure from work and from themselves to keep working and being productive, but rarely do we have a force creating the same urgency for self care. In…
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How Negative Thoughts Impact Us
Have you ever had a situation where you thought you did something wrong or embarrassing? Chances are pretty good that you have. Chances are also good that you had some negative thoughts about it. Whether it’s calling ourselves stupid, worrying what others may be thinking, or another distressing thought, it’s common to respond to stress…
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How NOT to Deal With Stress
Stress is something that everyone experiences and we all have our own ways of dealing with it. Some can be more effective than others so here we’ll explore some of the less helpful coping skills that people employ to try and cope with their stress: Blaming This is a common one and easy to fall…
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The Benefits of Nature on Mental Health
Many people enjoy the great outdoors, whether it be hiking, fishing, sports, or any other outdoor activity. While these activities are fun, they are also important for our mental health beyond just having a good time. Spending time in nature helps to ground and relax us and has been shown to reduce symptoms associated with…
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The Harm of Too Much News
If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, things have been pretty hectic in the world lately. With so many major events happening it’s hard not to pay attention. Being informed is a good thing, but like all good things there can be too much of it. Between 24/7 news networks, social media, and…
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The Importance of Self Compassion
“I’m my own worst critic.” Does this sound familiar to you? It wouldn’t be surprising as most people tend to feel this way. Many people tend to be harder on themselves than others, usually because we want to hold ourselves to a higher standard. However, this usually isn’t effective and even tends to make it…
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Let Yourself Disconnect From Work
With the weekend upon us, this post is a reminder to disconnect from work while you’re away. Write down a list of “to do’s” if you have important things on your mind so you don’t forget. After that, let those concerns stay on the list and add any new ones that come up. Mute any…
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How to Take a (Real) Mental Break
If you’ve been feeling exhausted you have probably heard the ubiquitous reply of “you should take a break.” You may have also found your response being “how?” Between work, school, kids, daily tasks, and everything else life throws at us, how do you find the time? How can a break even be restful if you…
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How to Help a Loved One Struggling With Mental Health Concerns
This is a question that comes up a lot. The first thing to point out is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. There are many different mental health conditions that affect us and the presentation of those conditions can often vary person to person. Couple that with how different everyone and their needs are in…
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