As we welcome 2024, we may choose to embark on a journey towards self-improvement. Often, this includes setting “New Year’s Resolutions” to enhance our quality of life. Resolutions are ubiquitous and vary from person to person. There is no “right” or “wrong” resolution, as each person is unique in their aspirations and desires. The term […]
Practicing gratitude is an effective way to consciously think about what you’re thankful for. It can be a simple daily practice that helps boost your mood, improve sleep, and increase empathy. When struggling with your mental health, it can be increasingly difficult to focus on the positives in your life. Depression and anxiety can leave […]
Get outside! No, really! There are a couple of things we’ve learned through research that tie together here. First, looking around at the space we’re in can help us feel grounded. Second, when we’re in nature, our eye movement is naturally increased. That means that when we’re in “green space” (a nature trail, forest, or […]
From mindful walking to fidget cubes, I’ve been exploring tools and techniques that help me when I’m feeling anxious or overwhelmed. With the support of my therapist, I’ve been finding ones that work for me! In this blog, I’d like to introduce you to a few so you can try them, too! I’ve been collecting […]
Last January I flew to Dallas to attend a 10-day silent meditation retreat called a Vipassana. The retreat rules were no phone, no talking, no reading, and no writing for 10 days. To ensure best practice everyone checked in items that could be used to break the rules upon arrival. Between 4:30am and 9pm, 10 […]
Growing up, I had heard meditation discussed as some sort of new age nonsense. Subsequently, I had never given much thought to meditation or its possible benefits until my junior year of high school when I had the opportunity to listen to a talk given by a group of Tibetan monks. Seeing the monks in […]
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