Wellness
Brain Gains: Building and Strengthening Your Mental Fortitude
Just as people can become “swole” in the gym with their muscles, they can also become “swole” in counseling or at home with their minds. The question then might be, how do I strengthen my mind? Is there a workout plan I can follow? Understanding Mental Strength Before considering strategies to strengthen our minds, we…
Read MoreShow Up for You: Cultivating a Compassionate Relationship Yourself
We all want our friends and family to support us in various ways, especially during tough times. It’s heartwarming when they do, because it shows that they care and that we are important to them. It also fulfills our basic human need for acceptance, love, and belonging. We usually expect support and care from those…
Read MoreDeconstructing Burnout
We’ve all experienced this: you begin your day with a manageable to-do list, but soon it feels like your brain is an internet browser with 27 tabs open—each one flashing urgent notifications. If you constantly feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from your work or daily activities, you might be facing burnout. Let’s explore what burnout…
Read MoreCultivating Compassionate Relationships
Cultivating compassionate relationships is not easy. It’s even more difficult to do it for yourself! We all want our friends and family to support us in various ways, especially during tough times. It’s heartwarming when they do, because it shows that they care and that we are important to them. It also fulfills our basic…
Read MoreThe Power of Self Compassion
In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, self-compassion has emerged as an essential tool for navigating the difficulties of life. While the notion of being gentle and kind to ourselves may seem counterintuitive or even selfish to some, the benefits of self-compassion are far-reaching and transformative. By fostering a caring and understanding attitude towards oneself, we…
Read MoreThe Silent Culprit: Understanding the Impact of Stress on Our Health and the Healing Power of Polyvagal Exercises
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress has become an almost inevitable companion for many. From demanding work schedules to personal challenges, stress can manifest in various forms and take a toll on our overall well-being. Here we will look at the relationship between stress and our physical health, exploring the ways stress…
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