Wellness

What to Reflect on at the End of the Year

What to Reflect on at the End of the Year

A Moment for ReflectionAs the year, in this case the decade, comes to an end, what do people typically reflect on in their lives? Rather than stuff unnecessary content into this article, I want to keep this short and sweet so that you, dear reader, can take the extra...

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“I Am so Lonely.” Learn How to Combat Loneliness

“I Am so Lonely.” Learn How to Combat Loneliness

What Does Loneliness Do to Your Body?We are a social species. Our hardware has been fine tuned over millions of years to prefer to be with others in our species. The group has benefits, resources, protection, mating opportunities, and so on. So when a human being is...

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Recognizing the Importance of Self-Talk

Recognizing the Importance of Self-Talk

How You Talk to Yourself is More Powerful Than You RealizeYou know what I’m talking about. Your inner monologue. “Where did I put my keys? [...finds keys…] Agh! This is why I’m always late. Of course people can’t rely on me” Or“Where did I put my keys? [...finds...

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Why Do People Get Better in Counseling?

Why Do People Get Better in Counseling?

What Leads to Improvement When Attending Therapy?We have to first acknowledge that this subject is extraordinarily complex and is more suited to be explored in a book than a blog article. So for the focus of this article, we are not examining this topic with any one...

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Depression

Mental Health Awareness Month: Depression

What Depression Is, and What It Is NotDepression varies in how it presents in the mind and body. Sometimes depression can visit us in a temporary episode of sadness. Other times, it can present as severe and persistent – this is known as major depression or major...

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