Tag: wellness
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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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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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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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Mental Health Awareness Month, Breaking Down the Stigma
You have likely heard it is mental health awareness month, which is fantastic that it is starting to get more popularized. However, this post is going to be more about the stigma around personal mental health than a general awareness message. Mental health in the United States is very misunderstood and misadvertised in the media…
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Signs of Emotional Exhaustion
Emotional Exhaustion is a key indicator of burnout. It both happens when we are feeling burned out and can lead to feeling burned out. This exhaustion can stem from any number of things and is usually a result of long term stresses Emotional exhaustion can be hard to catch as it can look like other…
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The Importance of Leaving Work At Work
We all bring work home from time to time. Worrying about an upcoming meeting or complaining about a policy change. However, this quite often goes beyond a quick thought for many. We don’t just think about these things when asked how our day was, we think about it all the time. On the drive home,…
Burnout Prevention Therapy 