Dodging The Shorter Day Blues
Depression diagnoses are more common post Daylight Savings Time, according to a study by Danish and American researchers. Many more experience lowered moods at this time of year, without being formally diagnosed. Given the epidemic of stress and depressive symptoms since 2019, and the Fall time-change/shorter days effects, I offer…
My Trick For Better Mental Health
November darkness + lingering covid protocols + months in survival mode = mild-to-overwhelming anxiety. It's not a secret that many of us struggle, nor is it that as the days get darker, we have more trouble surfacing. Coping with low mental health takes practice. There are lots of ways to…
Controlling Urges
Ah, the sugar rush of Halloween. It doesn't just last one day, or a week... admit it, there's a pillowcase of candy in your kid's bedroom that you're going to raid for months after trick or treating ends. Don't have kids? Ah, well that's better... but you're an adult. You…
Pressing on Pain Points to Grow
I’ve said before that growth is my only goal. In my opinion, having the full human experience means that we immerse ourself in both the comforts and discomforts of life, and allow ourselves to really feel all the feelings we have (including the negative ones). As kids, we’re obsessed with…
October Fall Smoothies
Fun, tasty fall smoothies. Use some fresh fall produce from your local farmers market. Oatmeal Pear Smoothie 1 large pear 1/2 cup almond milk 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup rolled oats 1 cup ice cubes 1/2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp almond butter 1/2 tsp ginger Blend & Enjoy …
How long does it take to feel good (Part 4: When You Fail)
If you haven't read Part three of this blog series, click here to check it out! Failure is never a matter of 'if', but 'when'. When you set a goal for yourself, what you're really doing is saying, "The person I am now is going to become the person who…
Your Memories Can’t Hurt You
Your memories can't hurt you - It's the emotions attached to them that are the issue. Emotions are generated in response to life experiences. Ideally, they are experienced, processed and flow through us to a resolution. Whether it’s grief, joy, awe or hurt, these are not normally static states. It’s…
How long does it take to feel good (Part 3: Problems and Solutions)
If you haven't read Part two of this blog series, click here to check it out! Feeling good again (or for the first time) involves two components: The feeling part (ie how your body feels, moves, cooperates, functions), and the believing part. Our beliefs about everything are reflected in our lives. If I believe…
How long does it take to feel good (Part 2: The Plan)
If you haven't read Part one of this blog series, click here to check it out! If I think about “feeling good”, it’s more than just being fit. It’s feeling strong. 💪 It’s looking good in my clothes (and without them!) 🤭 It’s eating well, sleeping well, and practicing proper…