The Strength of Vulnerability

Brene Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston, provides a great deal of research on human emotions. Her research suggests that the path to mental and emotional wellness is through vulnerability. “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. […]

Surviving Election Anxiety

As we continue to await the results of the election, tension builds for many folk. No matter the results, this election will affect people all over the world. No pressure, right? Now, we have to wait longer for the results… So how can you survive until we know the results? What about AFTER we know […]

Compliments are Healing

Depending on your personality type and emotional health, it can feel really good to give a compliment. How often do you compliment others? Try it and see how it feels. Compliments require one to look for the good in someone else. Heaven knows we need that in our world! So take a moment and compliment […]

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Why Am I So Depressed?

What causes depression? It’s a difficult question to answer. So difficult, in fact, that medical science still does not have a perfect answer. For now, we know that people become depressed for different reasons, due to factors both environmental and biological. Some people know exactly where their depression comes from, whereas others may have depression […]

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Is Anxiety Hereditary?

Feeling occasional anxiety is unavoidable. In fact, it is an intended function of the human body – it is the way our nervous system responds to stress or perceived danger. When this anxiety goes past normal levels and becomes disruptive to your everyday life, this may be a sign that you are suffering from an […]

Don’t Be So Sorry

Do you ever find yourself over apologizing? Saying “I’m sorry” for things you really shouldn’t? Sorry to trouble you. Sorry I’m not making any sense. Sorry I’m rambling. Sorry I’m late. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. People do it often and women more than men. Watch this comic look from Amy Schumer. THE POWER OF WORDS Words […]

Corona Virus Anxiety

So many people I work with are expression anxiety and exhaustion from living in our new and altered state of worldwide pandemic. Whether from fear of contracting the virus, a loved one in a compromised state contracting it, or lack of social interaction, people are more anxious and depressed than a year ago. So how […]

Learn from the Trees

We can learn a lot about our emotional and mental health by observing nature; trees, in particular. We are about to enter the fall season, in which the trees will change color, shed their leaves, and move toward their winter state. They change in their own time and at their own pace. The color of […]

Yawn?

Newberg and Waldman describe yawning as “one of the best-kept secrets in neuroscience” for both relaxation and heightened cognitive awareness.  It helps you stay focused, more introspective, and self-aware. Studies have shown that students who practiced deliberate yawning for four minutes before taking tests raised their grade point averages! C’s moved up to B’s, and […]