Tag: mindfulness
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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 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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Positive Thinking Skill: Gratitude Journal
In a previous post we discussed the power of positivity to help even out our negativity bias. Today, we’ll give an introduction to one of those skills: the gratitude journal. What is a Gratitude Journal? A gratitude journal is a way to track positive things that have happened to you. It can also remind us…
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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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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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5 Tips to Manage Work Stress
We all feel overwhelmed at times by our work, even when it’s something we enjoy. Admitting we feel stressed isn’t admitting we are bad at our jobs but a good way to preserve them. If you’re feeling some emotional exhaustion from work, here are 5 things you can try to relieve some of the tension.…
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The Power of Positivity
Positivity is an interesting tool in mental health care. There are a lot of benefits, however, it is often misunderstood. A common thing for people with depressive or anxious thoughts to hear (from others and themselves) is “be more positive.” The intention behind that advice is good, but often results in the thoughts actually intensifying.…
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How to Stop Burnout Before it Starts
Preventing burnout involves acknowledging that burnout isn’t something that just happens to those with “bad attitudes” as some might say. The first stage of burnout is actually the opposite of that. It’s called the honeymoon stage. This is where we get new roles or responsibilities and are super eager and excited for our work. We…
Burnout Prevention Therapy 