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If you find yourself struggling to keep your external space organized, it might reflect a similar internal struggle.
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Find out how stress and your environment impact each other. by Shani Bell 
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For all the fabulous parts of the holidays, there’s also a lot of stress involved. Here are nine ways to practice self-care this holiday season.
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It's that time of year again! Off to the grocery store, What to bake? Who's staying over? For how long? The lists go on and on. How can you maintain your peace and ensure that you too are taken care of? Check out some simple ways to help manage your days throughout this Holiday season.
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People may experience increased happiness as they get older"
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Older adults are generally happier than younger adults and the reason why may be surprising.
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Researcher Kristin Neff reveals the benefits of going easy on yourself: less anxiety, less conflict, and more peace of mind.
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Researcher Kristin Neff reveals the benefits of going easy on yourself: less anxiety, less conflict, and more peace of mind.
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Enjoy family car trips by allowing children to make choices concerning contents of their own carry on bag, snacks, and radio station.
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The daily doings with kids in tow can wipe out the strongest of parents. An Occupational Therapist shared tips to conserve parental energy >>
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Tips such as: pick up immediately after bath time so you don't return tired to a clean up later; store wipes and fingernail clippers for quick duty in car; and the use of gardening knee cushions at bath time help smooth parents' days!
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Preschool children given high levels of caring showed specific brain changes.
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Preschoolers can begin learning to manage their feelings.
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In early 2016, Jessica Leber of Fast Company made an impressively strong case for increase
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In a capitalist society, companies need to help employees balance the demands of their jobs and the demands of their everyday lives.
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11 coping strategies that help parents manage back to school stress and offer a little self-compassion in the midst of all the to dos.
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Jennifer Christian, M.A., LPC prescribes self-compassion for parents managing the back-to-school transition
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Explore these five mindfulness practices to help you uncover and untangle from the feedback loop of negative thought patterns.
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"Thoughts are not facts, they can always be changed. The same holds true for attitudes and behaviors."
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Take three minutes and try this mindfulness practice for dealing with one of our strongest emotions.
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Got three minutes? Learn to deal with anger through this mindful practice!
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April 5, 2016 9:43 AM
Got three minutes? Learn to deal with anger through this mindful practice!
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Rewire your brain to see these afflictions as opportunities for embarking on a new path
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Great article about how to use stress as a potential opportunity toward more satisfaction in life.
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Attention is like a spotlight—whatever it shines on becomes brighter in the mind. This knowledge can help us build compassion, says Paul Gilbert.
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Excellent article from UC Berkley showing how to manage anger in a healthy way that is lasting.
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Kevin Curtis, Crisis Services Director at University of Utah Health Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) discusses what a mental breakdown is and what steps you can take to get help.
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How do you know if you are on the brink of a mental breakdown? Here's some ways to help identify if it might be time to get some help.
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People express anger differently depending on a variety of factors, including personality, coping skills, history and context. Regardless, we are all its victims at one time or another, and sometimes this emotion deceives us.
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Have you ever let your anger get the worst of you? Or wondered what on earth got into the person who cut you off on the freeway? You might considered these three components to understanding Anger and why people may react the way they do.
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What is really happening underneath the anger? Some mental health professionals refer to anger as a secondary emotion.
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Do you frequently experience anger? Take a look at what lies beneath...
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(And How You Can Help Him Answer Them)
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One of the best mirrors for children to see through is for Dad to let him/her know how he feels about the child, what he believes about the child. and what he hopes for the child.
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We all know that flowers and plants make people happy, but what is it about them that puts you in a good mood? Our smart network of doctors are here to explain.
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Nature and flowers in particular can help eleviate anxiety, help you sleep, change emotions. and make you more productive!
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Signs of mental illness such as depression in children can appear in preschool years. You'll need an expert in kids' psychology to care for your child.
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Warning signs of mental illness may show up in very young children.
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Anger is one of those emotions that be challenging to express. It also appears to have a large divide in how men and women understand it.
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Overwhelmed? It can seem like we’re busier than ever, but that’s not quite true, says Oliver Burkeman.
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Oliver Burkeman explains why we may be less busy than we think we are and what this means for our stress level.
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"Next time your student or your child is facing anxiety due to a speech or upcoming test, in addition to all of the conventional wisdom (prepare, organize, practice), let them know that their anxiety can be their ally."
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For both kids and adults facing big tests: Tips to harness the power of anxious energy for positive outcomes
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Watch out: You might have caught a case of your co-worker's bad mood.
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Unexpected change in life? This quick read suggests healthy ways to manage an unanticipated circumstance.
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Unexpected change in life? This quick read suggests healthy ways to manage an unanticipated circumstance.
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Alfred is in love. He is also angry, shameful, scared, sad and lonley. His good friend Joy supports him in his constant fight against Shadow. Join the fight!...
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March 30, 2015 9:01 AM
Alfred is in love. He is also angry, shameful, scared, sad and lonley. His good friend Joy supports him in his constant fight against Shadow. Join the fight! And maybe you will discover something new about your own emotions along the way. |
This article talks about the benefits of having a clean space and how having a clean space can lead to better sleep and cognition, as well as a reduce in stress. The article gives tips such as focusing, stashing the mess away, and putting the mess back can lead to a cleaner physical and mental space.