Oh no! Not another New Year’s resolution post!!! New Years resolutions often get a bad reputation because every year on January 1st, people vow to live differently only to forget about their resolution before the end of the month (and for some by the end of the day). It seems that the practice of New Years resolutions dates back to … Read More
SAD and self-care
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a mood disorder that affects many people in Northern countries. Sometimes termed the “winter blues”, it can be influenced by low Vitamin D levels in the body from a lack of sunlight. Our circadian rhythm (sleep/wake cycle) also plays a part in this mood disorder: during the fall and winter months, the shorter days and … Read More
Helicopter method at sleep time
One of the biggest reasons people have trouble falling asleep is because they are thinking about the tasks they need to do the next day. When that list seems so long, sometimes sleep feels like the last thing you want to be doing. Still you know you need to sleep so you stay in the bed and let your mind … Read More
Bodies Are Beautiful
As a society we can struggle with the concept of beauty. We are taught early that we need to compare our bodies with others in order to feel beautiful. Many of the messages we get fed by society, by the media, by loved ones, and even by ourselves tell us the same story – we should be ashamed of our … Read More
Getting Your Be◦you◦ty Sleep
If you are struggling with your weight getting a good night’s sleep can be a healthy habit. Lack of sleep can impact your eating habits and contribute to overeating. Here are a few tips to help get you started with better sleep hygiene. Remember, everyone is different, so these might not be for everyone but might give you a general … Read More
Mindfulness For Be◦you◦ty
One of the first things that set me on the right path for a healthier outlook on my body was dealing with the shame around food. Dr. Pavel Somov’s book Mindful Emotional Eating: Mindfulness Skills to Control Cravings, Eat in Moderation, and Optimize Coping provided me with a lot of guidance and is an informative read if you are struggling … Read More
Be*you*: My Journey
Bodies Are Beautiful Be * you * tiful As a society we can struggle with the concept of beauty. Often, early on, we compare our bodies with the bodies of others . Many of the messages we get fed by society, by the media, by loved ones, and even by ourselves tell us the same story – we should be ashamed of … Read More
Meet Evelyn (Evi)
This is Evelyn (or Evi as we affectionately call her), and for the past seven years she has allowed me to be part of her life. One of the greatest things we can learn from Evi is how she copes with anxiety. She has many anxieties, but the behaviors she exhibits are all similar – she hides, barks, shakes, or … Read More
Confronting Stigma
A few years ago, I experienced severe depression that impacted my perspective on how I view mental illness. After struggling for a long period of time with both personal and work-related stresses, I utilized my company’s short-term leave program on my doctor’s recommendation. During the first half of my leave, I couldn’t leave my home during work hours. I … Read More