The terms mindfulness and meditation are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same. So what’s the difference? Is mindfulness the same as meditation? There’s a disagreement in the scientific community about accurately defining meditation and mindfulness.[1] Articulating the distinctions between these concepts require thinking beyond the proverbial box. The process is similar to knitting… Read More »
Social media is a wonderful tool for connection and opening our hearts and minds; it’s also a great outlet for creativity, gathering information, learning, and doing business. However, if we don’t manage it well, it can also be highly detrimental to our mental health and well-being. Social Media And Mental Health We all know that… Read More »
According to research, two-thirds of us have experienced at least one adverse childhood event. Did you know these instances of childhood trauma continue to impact us as adults?[1] Trauma describes not only the nature of an event but how it affects you. So, the same incident can affect people differently based on their unique needs… Read More »
If I had to sum up the overall vibe of the past two years in a single word, it would have to be “rollercoaster.” We’ve experienced clunky “ups” and stomach-dropping “downs.” We’ve been hit with emotional stress at every turn. In tumultuous times like these, we have two choices: we can strap ourselves in and… Read More »
It’s hard to write about experts’ opinions and views on how to work through grief because how we feel and deal with grief is a very individual experience. That is why I have chosen to tell my story about how I dealt with tragic loss and unbearable grief in my life. I do believe, however,… Read More »
Happiness is an emotional state, which is characterized by feelings of joy, fulfillment, or satisfaction. But did you know there are different types of happiness? That’s right. Happiness is not a one-size-fits-all emotion. All happiness is not the same, and there are even stages and levels of happiness. In this article, I will share with… Read More »
Post-pandemic stress disorder refers to a mental health condition that is triggered following the end of a pandemic. Similar to symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, symptoms of post-pandemic stress disorder usually begin to appear as the rates of both infection and transmission begin to recede. Even though the prognosis of being infected by the disease… Read More »
No single diet has proven its ability to relieve depression, though some have tried.[1] Rather than relying on one specific food or nutrient to ease your depression symptoms, you should try integrating a variety of healthy foods that are good for beating depression. You can introduce a new food once or twice a week, and… Read More »
Mindfulness is an act of being aware. If you can be aware of your environment and things in your life, then having a mindfulness journal will do good for your mental health. Mindfulness also allows you to evaluate your present moment. There are different techniques to practice mindfulness, and journaling is at the top of… Read More »
Did you know that your body came equipped with a powerful tool that allows you to reduce your stress, anxiety, and even depression within minutes? This same tool can also help you snap your brain to focus your attention on command. What is this magical tool? Your breath! The ancient practice of breathwork has been steadily… Read More »
You know the dreaded feeling all too well—worrying about backlash over something you’ve said, wondering if that overwhelming social situation will push your stress over the edge, and contemplating all the potentially catastrophic outcomes from a single decision. This can go one of two ways: You might manage to divert your attention by some stroke… Read More »