The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted our mental health needs more than ever before. Since May is Mental Health Month 2020, it’s crucial to stop and review some straightforward ways you can improve your mental well-being. 1. Learn the Art of Self-Forgiveness Even if you’re consistently good at forgiving other people for...
If you’ve been feeling unsettled and out of sorts due to coronavirus, you’re not alone. The rapid transmission of the pandemic has altered our world on both a micro and macro scale, and some of these changes might be permanent. Not only do you have your health and that of your loved ones...
The worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 has caused massive disruptions in people’s day-to-day routines. Large swaths of the global population are now under some version of shelter-in-place orders in hopes of flattening the curve, while medical researchers race to find a vaccine that can end the pandemic and save countless lives. Even if you know...
If you’re prone to panic attacks, you know how terrifying the experience can be. The overwhelmingly intense surges of fear and anxiety can come on suddenly. The resulting symptoms, such as sweating, shaking, racing heart rate and shortness of breath, might make you feel like you’re dying. For some,...
Many aspects of work can be anxiety-inducing: deadlines, presentations, the undercurrents of office politics, living up to your team members’ expectations for you and many more. Since most workplaces are an environment where anxiety can flourish, it’s essential to get a handle on it before it affects your ability to execute your job...
As the public stigma surrounding mental health issues continues to decrease, it has normalized the idea of getting help from a professional therapist. In turn, more people who otherwise feel emotionally well-balanced, but are going through a challenging period in life, are starting to seek professional advice to help them overcome obstacles. If...
Around the world, millions of people have adopted pets as members of their family. Unlike your other family members, however, your relationship with your pet is probably much more straightforward. They give you unconditional love, and don’t ask for that much in exchange. They can be your most compassionate companion when times are...
It probably doesn’t come as a surprise to you that music can directly affect your mood. For example, maybe you’ve used an upbeat pop song to help cheer yourself up, or a high-octane rock song to get you through a challenging workout. Listening to your favorite music, then, is...
In recent years, the concept of social-emotional learning, or SEL, has become somewhat of a buzzword, in both the education and therapy sectors. SEL is a lifelong process that describes your ability to learn, teach others and positively contribute to your life and the lives of those around you. Research on how we learn...
Getting a good night’s rest is an essential part of your overall health and wellness, yet many adults fail to get the full seven to nine hours of sleep they need to take on the challenges of the next day. If you find yourself tossing and turning into the wee hours of...
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