If you listen, you will probably hear other mentions this week about trusting your gut, your intuition, your instincts. It’s mentioned on TV, on social media, in TED Talks… people telling others to follow their gut feelings is fairly commonplace because we all have them – and 9 times out of 10, these gut feelings are right. We’re all uniquely special and have our...
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. ~Robert Frost You may have heard of Dry January or Sober October on social media. These trends that challenge people to go without drinking alcohol for a month as a sort of experiment and/or health detox are becoming more and more popular. Those who partake in...
Sometimes we might think that it is OK to worry about the future. Often times we believe that if we don’t worry about it, then we will not be prepared for what is to come. But, it’s actually never good to “worry” at all. Worrying is a trick that your mind plays on you to make you “think” you are problem-solving. Our brains are very active and these thoughts...
Relationships are already complex, and loving someone with depression can make them that much harder. The first step for dealing with a partner who may be experiencing depression is to recognize what it might manifest as… Depression can affect sleep and energy levels, appetite, and mood. You may find your significant other sleeping too much or eating too much or...
Living in one of the largest metropolitan cities in the United States, the citizens of Phoenix have certainly heard of this thing called “hustle culture” which has caused high stress, anxiety, and even complete meltdowns for some over this past last decade. Here is a snippet from Monster.com to help us better understand this phenomenon… What Is Hustle Culture? Also...
When children enter their teens, parents often find themselves wondering why the strategies they used for parenting their children are no longer effective. Teens may be dramatic, explosive, unpredictable, isolated, and uninterested in spending time with family. What happened!? Teens are experiencing significant hormonal and physical changes causing a decrease in...
The resentment you’ve been carrying is about to boil over! As your hands submerge in the dishwater, your chest fills with hot anger, and your face flushes. How many times this week will it all fall to you? You do so much every day – getting through work, trudging through errands and chores, ensuring everyone around you is safe, secure, and relatively happy...