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 […]
“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
Rest is vital. Rest is not “laziness.” You do not need to “earn” rest. Often times therapy will focus on setting yourself up for success. This means that you need to get curious about the factors that make you vulnerable to symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, or other mental health concerns. A common vulnerability is
What is your morning or nighttime routine? Having a routine to open and close your day can be very grounding and rewarding. Routines provide predictability which can help ease anxiety and stress. How do you set the tone for your day? A gentle stretch? A cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa? A warm shower? What
November is a month where gratitude comes to the forefront and we are grateful for it! Practicing gratitude has many psychological benefits, including lowering stress levels and increasing feelings of happiness, patience, compassion, contentedness and openness. If you are wanting to practice more gratitude but are struggling where to start, here are ten ideas for
It is easy to get bogged down in routine, daily checklists, and tackling the next stressor. Take a moment to reflect on the last time you purposefully sought out doing things that bring you joy. What are the barriers to doing this daily? Some common barriers are: Fatigue Time management Difficulty noticing your own needs.
“Naming an emotion begins the process of regulating and reflecting on it.” Dr. Sue Johnson Brene Brown’s research shows that on average a person can only name three emotions as they are experiencing them.* It’s time for all of us to work on expanding our emotionally vocabulary! Let’s start with being more aware of your
