Is your mood negatively affected when the weather gets colder, damper, and sunlight become scarce? Starting in the fall and throughout the winter months, many may experience a mood shift characterized by fatigue, insomnia, feelings of hopelessness, and depression. Don’t let the blues rob you of your joy. Consider taking these suggestions: Get 10 minutes…
Why Does My Chest Get Tight When I’m Anxious?
The human body is sophisticated and has a series of responses to ensure its wellbeing. Changes to our emotional state result in psychological distress. When we encounter stressful events and respond with fear, anxiety, or nervousness, the body uses signals to activate its flight or fight response. Which increases the body’s cortisol, adrenaline, and other…
How To Tell If You’re Depressed.
What is Depression? A mental health illness marked by constant sadness and the loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. Symptoms of depression range from mild to severe. Depression negatively impacts how we feel, think, and act, disrupting day-to-day ability and function. What are the DSM-5 criteria for Depression? To be diagnosed with depression, you must…
Help, My Self Care Routine isn’t Working!
Something off about your self-care routine? Can’t seem to put your finger on it? Paying attention to the subtle shifts in your energy can indicate when your proverbial cup is full OR empty. When we feel fully energized, we are at our best. But it’s not quite the same when we’re on empty. And being in…
Say What: Resentment is Problematic? Says Who?!
What is Resentment? Resentment is the disappointment we feel when we outsource our expectations. Resentment has the potential to erode relationships. There are nuances and complexities to how we end up in resentful situations. I’ve found that a lack of communication and boundary setting often leads to resentment. I’m going to be straightforward with you….
What is Stress? And How Does it Show Up in Our Life?
Lately, more and more of my clients are coming into sessions reporting increased levels of stress. I personally find that it’s in these simple revelations that my clients and I are able to work towards some of their deeper concerns. But before jumping into the work, I like to make sure that my clients and…
Self Awareness is Not Impossible and Here’s Why
We all strive to be better versions of ourselves, whether that means expanding our personal OR professional skillset. When learning a new skill, we usually dedicate a substantial amount of time towards mastery. I wonder if we as a society put forth the same energy and dedication toward developing our awareness of self? I’ve often…
5 Ways Having a Morning Routine Has Benefited My Mental Health
I decided to do a deep dive into my self-care practices. And it became clear that I did not have a morning routine. And the absence of a morning routine has started to weigh me down and has given rise to overthinking and inaction. Let’s take a step back. Working from home has its benefits…
What Can We Learn From Toxic Work Environments?
Recently the conversation about toxic work environments came up among my friend groups. We all agreed that there were specific markers of a toxic work environment. We settled on a definition. A toxic work environment is an atmosphere that negatively impacts an employee’s health, happiness, wellbeing, and overall productivity. We’re good at calling out overt…
I’m Back With Good News!
Hey hey hey! Yes, I’ve been missing in action. But I have good reasons (or at least I think I do). My schedule became a bit hectic, and writing was the furthest thing from my mind. I’ve been busy working on a few things mainly for work and used my free time to rest. As…