Are you looking to improve your mood? Have you had a hard day? Maybe you are stressed or feeling down? Here are five things you can do right now that may help you turn your day around. 1. Smile- even if you don’t mean it! Smiling actually tells the brain to release feel good chemicals.* […]
Empathy is “the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another.” (Source) Also, empathy is distinctly different from sympathy. Watch this fun, short clip to understand how. Furthermore, empathy is a skill that can be developed. Dr. Brené Brown has identified 4 attributes of
Engagement in social media use is a prevalent part of how we spend our time. A way to fill time, to “decompress,” to avoid, to entertain, and to connect. But how often do we really take time to reflect on the impact of social media use on our lives? Are we being responsible consumers and
Those little behaviors… Let’s talk about some lesser known eating disorder symptoms that actually have a big impact. Oftentimes eating disorder thoughts, urges and behaviors are heightened when around food. However, it is not always obvious exactly how an eating disorder impacts time at the table. Here’s a list of some table behaviors that are
“Self-compassion is a way of emotionally recharging our batteries. Rather than becoming drained by helping others, self-compassion allows us to fill up our internal reserves, so that we have more to give to those who need us.” – Dr. Kristin Neff Self-Compassion is a topic that comes up with most clients I work with. In a
