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“Why does this always happen to me?” “Ugh. I should have planned better!” “This isn’t fair!” “Nothing ever goes my way.” It’s easy to get caught up in negative feelings when something doesn’t go our way. We get stuck in a loop of self-blame, feeling…
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The are many reasons to want to lose weight: to lower stress levels, sleep better, have more energy and prevent or reduce the risk of disease. But it may come as a surprise that losing weight can affect your mind just as much as your…
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Is social media a positive or negative influence on overall mental health? The jury is out. Today, nearly everyone uses social media. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are the most popular. Increasingly, we use them to entertain or distract ourselves and to stay connected to…
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Summer is synonymous with vacation and activity, but it can also be a chance to slow down and reflect. Midyear is the perfect time to evaluate how things have been going and recommit to your goals. If you’ve lost focus or stalled on any goals,…
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It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the year! January starts out fresh and our resolutions feel so exciting and attainable. But as the year progresses, our goals and our focus often fall by the wayside. Do you feel like you’ve fallen into a…
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We’re nearly halfway through the year. How’s it going? Are you making progress toward the goals you set for yourself? Now’s a great time to revisit what you’d like to accomplish. Let’s talk about how the practice of reflection can help you get to where…
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Your mental health is important. It’s been added as a fourth pillar of health, along with nutrition, sleep and activity.1 If your brain and mental state are not in good shape, the rest of the body can’t work effectively. You may work hard to maintain strong…