Many of us struggling with addiction and mental health issues have a very hard time putting ourselves first and caring for ourselves. We prioritize our drugs of choice and the high we receive from them over everything else because it feels better in the moment to escape our difficulties than to confront them. We prioritizeRead More
Exercise has become a nearly universal suggestion for coping with depression. Innumerable personal and scientific accounts have confirmed that regular exercise at at least a daily minimal average of twenty to thirty minutes can greatly alleviate many symptoms of depression. Exercise boosts happy brain hormones, gets the blood pumping, builds confidence, routine, esteem, and muchRead More
The human brain is uniquely complex. With a capacity for self-awareness, memory, consciousness, and empathy, the human brain sets us apart and allow us to rise above animal instinct. We are not born with all the ability needed to fully process the world around us. Rather, it takes years of development for the billions ofRead More
The idea that a holiday meal could pass without mention of weight, food, or body image, is highly ideal. Unfortunately, we live in a world that is riddled with shame regarding food and body. We’re told to feel ashamed of what we eat and ashamed of how we look, which contributes to a toxic andRead More
In our previous blog, we discussed the many reasons why anxiety can be at a peak during this time of year due to the buzz of the holiday season. As stress runs high to satisfy all the demands of the holidays, anxiety can also be buzzing due to the stress, and many underlying issues. HolidaysRead More
Several years ago, Forbes Magazine interviewed many CEOs to uncover a “day in the life” of the most successful business professionals out there. A number of elements were found: Meetings and interactions with people, either formally or informally Interviews with new employees Engaging in organizational activities Leading process improvement meetings Working on projects Traveling BuildingRead More
Running, swimming, jogging, and more typically enter discussions surrounding weight gain and diet, but what about recovery? A holistic approach to addiction recovery means that you will focus on creating a lifestyle that will be conducive to the growth and development of your mind, body, and spirit. Yes, by engaging in physical activity, you willRead More
When you think of self-care, what comes to mind? Self-care is a popular buzzword right now, as more and more people are beginning to realize just how much of a positive impact self-care has on one’s life. Up until this point, what have you done for self-care? There are so many different things you canRead More
When you’re so focused on taking care of your family, on maintaining your status in a career, or on building a romantic relationship, it’s easy to neglect the small parts that make up your health and wellness. Too often we skip meals, eat the wrong foods, drink too much alcohol, smoke cigarettes, and more, notRead More
Trauma impacts the sympathetic nervous system, the nervous system we use to put our body and brain into high alert in order to survive. We don’t just experience activation of the sympathetic nervous system when we experience trauma. Trauma influences our mind and body for a lifetime. Though every person will experience the effects ofRead More