In those quiet moments in which we are practicing mindful thinking, sometimes it helps to focus on each area of self that needs attention – really focus and actively listen to anything distressing, so we can figure out how to correct it or, at the very least, make peace with it. One way in which […]
Mindfulness for Managing Anger
We all get angry. We all have moments in which we feel as if we cannot control our emotions or reactions. This happens for a number of reasons. However, there is a difference between physical and situation factors that provoke feelings of anger and the emotional reasons behind it. There are reasons, physically, that we […]
Pulled from the Wreckage – Now What? Practice Saying “Thank You.”
Sometimes, when we’ve been put through the ringer and make it to the other side, we forget to remember to thank those who helped to pull us from the wreckage. This is to be expected, right? It’s human nature to be egocentric and become so focused on our own trials and tribulations, it’s difficult to […]
The Importance of Managing Mental Health Despite Daily Obligations
Oftentimes, we are living a double life, whether we immediately realize this or not. We are rushing around managing all of our daily obligations, making sure we’re meeting our commitments, interacting with others and checking off a to-do list, while inside we’re suffocating and begging for a breather. We’re completely disregarding our own health. I […]
Post Trauma: Kicking Stress and Stockholm Syndrome to the Curb
Post-traumatic stress order (PTSD) is serious. It can feel overwhelming. At times, victims will experience panic attacks, extreme anxiety or clinical depression. Victims have also reported repeated flashbacks, nightmares and paranoia associated with the trauma they experienced. These negative emotions can leave one feeling stranded, lost, unfulfilled and unworthy. Relationships with mental, emotional, physical and […]
Toxic Relationships: Stop Justifying Away Emotional Hell and Heartbreak
So, how do you know that a relationship has become toxic? How much is enough? When should you walk away? Everyone is different. Every situation is different. Everyone has a unique set of values, morals, ideologies and a certain tolerance threshold that makes up one’s individual identity. Therefore, in considering when it’s appropriate to leave […]