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When we think of the iconic story, “The Gift of the Magi”, we think of gifts that embody quality over quantity, meaning the value is based on thought over any amount of expenditure. In fact, the idea of giving a gift based on thought versus cost has some research to back it. Humans may actually be wired to be overly generous and that proclivity can actually confer a large survival advantage.
January is often a challenging month. We’re getting over the holiday rush, moving back into our regular routines, tightening up finances after splurging over the holidays, while also trying to stick to self-inflicted New Year’s goals. In addition, with the poor weather including snowstorms and dropper temperatures, it’s easy for our thoughts and hopes to turn to getting away to some place warm.
There are those experiencing marginalization/discrimination, racism, inequality, homelessness, mental illness, poverty and other challenges that continue through the holidays. Even if you don’t find yourself falling into one of these categories, everyone has their own stressors to contend with.
As daylight savings time has come to an end and we approach the winter, the hours of available sunlight have rapidly declined. As the days get darker, it is common for individuals to struggle to maintain a positive outlook. The “winter blues” are common and some individuals may even experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Whether you have the winter blues or SAD, symptoms tend to start in the fall and continue through winter, where individuals might experience mood swings, lack of energy, and increased levels of fatigue.
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What is anxiety? Emotionally, anxiety is a state of inner turmoil often marked by intense worry, fear, orunease. It can show up as racing thoughts, dread about the future, or a constant feelingthat something bad might happen—even if there’s no obvious reason. Physically, anxiety activates the body’s stress response. It can manifest physically in arapid […]
Strange title, right? Everybody knows how to breathe! However, there may be more to breathing than we may realize. Everybody has gone through moments of nervousness and worry, be it when taking a test, thinking about the next sports game, or even choosing a gift for someone you care about. When feeling anxious or generally […]
When we think of having a healthy diet, we naturally think of how this will impact our body. What we often overlook is how our diet impacts our mental health. Research continues to support this idea that our very diet can leave us more susceptible to negative moods and even our overall mental health (Firth […]
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You and your partner have decided to take a big step and consider couples counseling. Perhaps you are both wanting a better connection with one another or you feel stuck in some negative patterns. No matter the reason for seeking counseling, consider these four things before you begin. Here are some tools to help you to prepare and set up the process for success for you and your partner.
Validation is confirmation or affirmation that someone’s feelings are valid and worthwhile. Validation can be received through external or internal validation. Through messages over social media, television, podcasts, music and other avenues, validation is discussed and promoted as needed by everyone. So what is validation?
What is anxiety? Emotionally, anxiety is a state of inner turmoil often marked by intense worry, fear, orunease. It can show up as racing thoughts, dread about the future, or a constant feelingthat something bad might happen—even if there’s no obvious reason. Physically, anxiety activates the body’s stress response. It can manifest physically in arapid […]
Strange title, right? Everybody knows how to breathe! However, there may be more to breathing than we may realize. Everybody has gone through moments of nervousness and worry, be it when taking a test, thinking about the next sports game, or even choosing a gift for someone you care about. When feeling anxious or generally […]
When we think of having a healthy diet, we naturally think of how this will impact our body. What we often overlook is how our diet impacts our mental health. Research continues to support this idea that our very diet can leave us more susceptible to negative moods and even our overall mental health (Firth […]
It is never an easy process to acknowledge that we may be struggling. Oftentimes in our struggles, we may seek quick relief. Substances are a popular choice for finding this quick relief. Unfortunately, some may fall victim to the dark side of substances and face addiction. When we think of addiction in general, substances are […]
Validation is confirmation or affirmation that someone’s feelings are valid and worthwhile. Validation can be received through external or internal validation. Through messages over social media, television, podcasts, music and other avenues, validation is discussed and promoted as needed by everyone. So what is validation?
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Moving past a breakup isn’t easy, however, it’s important to your health and well-being. There are also some ways that have been proven to support individuals in recovering from a breakup.
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Emotional infidelity involves a romantic partner caring, showing appreciation for, sharing intimate thoughts with, or giving their heart to another person.
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