The question of how to be happy, and how to live a good life has been kicking around for eons. Back to when the Ancient Greeks were shooting the breeze in Athens, debating what type of happiness was best, there are written records of people discussing happiness and the ‘good life’. Even earlier than that, […]
It’s inevitable — sometimes, we just hit our lowest points. Sometimes, grief brings it on. Many times, its stress, or money troubles, or toxic relationships. During other times, it may well be nothing at all that triggers your emotional plummets. A song that reminds you of someone you miss, or a feeling when you wake […]
The mind and the body have a synergic connection, and there are several techniques and tactics that can help you nourish this vital relationship, maintain its delicate balance, and live at your mental and physical best. Engage in physical activity: Whether you’re feeling anxious about projects piling up at work or down in the dumps after […]
Parents of adolescents are often confronted by a puzzling sequence of events. First, teenagers bring us their problems; second, we earnestly offer suggestions and solutions; and third, teenagers dismiss our ideas as irritating, irrelevant or both. These moments it should feel a ripe for connection. Why do they so often turn sour? Almost always, it’s […]
There are many causes that can lead a person into drug and alcohol use – stressful situations, external pressures, difficult emotions, and trauma are just a few. When a person does not know how to cope with these feelings or situations in a healthy way, he or she may use drugs to feel some relief […]
Imagine that it is the first day of your new job and you’re expected to bring your skills to the table. However, there you are, wracked by insecurities… What if they see through you? What if you only think that you know what you’re doing, but actually don’t? You convince yourself that this feeling will eventually go […]
Infections and diseases are commonly and incorrectly associated only with physical physical problems. The fact is that each episode of physical problems has mental health components. During the covid-19 pandemic, with every rise in infection and fresh wave, mental health problems have increased. Before the pandemic, the national mental health survey 2018-19 had found that […]
Think about it. Your brain is always “on.” It takes care of your thoughts and movements, you’re breathing and heartbeat, your senses — it works hard 24/7, even while you’re asleep. This means your brain requires a constant supply of fuel. That “fuel” comes from the foods you eat — and what’s in that fuel […]
Music can improve mood, decrease pain and anxiety, and facilitate opportunities for emotional expression. Research suggests that music can benefit our physical and mental health in numerous ways. Music therapy is used by our hospice and palliative care board-certified music therapist to enhance conventional treatment – from anxiety, depression and stress, to the management of […]
Everyone is seeking happiness at some level . Everyone. Their results are the manifestation of how they go about it and what they do. True lasting happiness is what matters so read on to find out exactly 15 things happy people DON’T do. 1. They don’t forget to dream Happy people don’t forget to dream, they believe in themselves […]