Do you ever struggle to communicate with others? A spouse? Children? Co-Workers? Effective communication precludes healthy relationships. However, it requires work and effort to succeed in communication. After a long day or a stressful situation, who has the energy to do the work required to communicate effectively? To help, use a scale (1-10) to help […]
Did you know the brain was social? Positive social interaction promotes brain health and overall wellness. Dialogue exercises our language skills, which helps to keep parts of the brain connected to other neural structures. It requires social interaction, nurturing our brain’s social functions. It all helps to slow the decline of cognitive abilities. Conversing […]
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Whoever came up with that phrase didn’t know what they were talking about! Physical pain can often heal eventually. However, words have the power to build up or destroy a person for a lifetime, especially if it isn’t addressed with a therapist. […]
Have you ever wondered why you are so anxious? Your vagus nerve may be to blame. Vagus, baby. Vagus! The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the cranial system and regulates your parasympathetic nervous system. Not to be confused with the other Vegas, in which you lose your inhibitions and a lot of money […]
If you haven’t noticed, the world is full of negativity, fear, and hate. There is a solid reason for it. Our brains require it for survival. Blame it on your amygdala. It thrives on negativity because that is its function. In fact, it is instinctual. It constantly scans the environment for things that will destroy […]
Happy Fourth of July! OUR DECLARATION As Americans, one of the reasons we observe July 4th is to commemorate and celebrate our many freedoms as a country and as individuals. Our Declaration of Independence states our basic rights as human being derived from that freedom; life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Before it was […]
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 always late. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. People do it often and women more than men. Watch this comic look from Amy Schumer: https://vimeo.com/253499468 THE POWER […]
DO OR DO NOT I’m a big fan of Yoda from Star Wars. What could be better than a little guy you can carry on your back who will challenge your every thought and feeling? In a pinch, you can use him to fight off any evil that tries to thwart your best efforts at […]
When we speak of emotion like love, sadness, or joy, we often say it comes from our hearts. Well, in the words of Dwight K. Schrute, “FALSE!” Emotions come from the limbic system. And knowing this fact can help you manage your emotions more effectively. See…Dwight says so! INSIDE OUT – […]
LED FOR MY HEAD Led Zeppelin’s 1971 hit, “Stairway to Heaven,” has had an indelible influence on music for generations. Perhaps it is because the band takes you on a 7 minute and 55-second ride of every musical sound they had in their arsenal. It has been the soundtrack to countless parties, group Bic illuminations, […]