Take a close look at yourself in the mirror. If your skin seems dry, you reach for the moisturizer. Spot a pimple and you dab it with a bit of acne medication. Notice a few split ends and you call the hairdresser for a haircut. Basically, whenever you see a problem with your body, you…
8 Ways to Help Your Child Thrive in the New School Year The new school year is finally here! A new school year means helping your child adjust to new classrooms, new teachers and new challenges. Getting through this transition can be difficult, but there are practical strategies for helping your child adjust to the…
8 Ways to Help Your Teen Overcome Screen Obsession Even though technology has improved our lives in profound ways, it has presented us with many unique challenges. While it’s true that technology has many upsides, it’s also frequently misused or overused. With its prevalence and predominance in our society, it’s surprising how little research has…
5 Ways to Help Students Combat Negative Thoughts “I’m so stupid.” “I’m always messing things up.” “No one wants to be with me.” Sadly, these types of negative beliefs are common for many kids. They become ingrained in their brain from the cruel things others say and from the bullying many of them are…
So, you’re trying to hit the books…but does it feel like they’re hitting back? Maybe you’re studying for a major exam but just can’t seem to retain any information. Or perhaps you have a ten-page paper due tomorrow and just can’t get motivated to sit down at the keyboard. If you’re experiencing a mental block,…
Walking is arguably the best exercise. It’s a natural movement that benefits the very beginner, as well as the highly fit body builder. Why? Well, walking is safe, effective and low-impact on the joints. It doesn’t require practice or any special ability, yet the health benefits are many. Besides trimming your waistline, it can help:…
Even though medical doctors haven’t been able to link ‘chemo brain’ to just one cause, it doesn’t make it less real or frustrating. Whether treated for breast cancer or brain cancer, chemotherapy can have a lasting impact even after treatment. The effects on the brain can cause disruptions to daily life and relationships, and it…
Every year most of us begin our year with good intentions to follow through on our New Year’s Resolution, yet somehow the days, weeks, and months get away from us and before we know it the year has passed, and we feel discouraged and disappointed with our lack of success. So this year I encourage…
Do you make impulsive decisions throughout the day? Does the smell of fresh pizza or chocolate cake lure you in? Does the idea of an ice cream cone or frozen yogurt entice you? Do you find that you are easily distracted or have trouble staying focused at work? Perhaps, you have trouble completing a paper…
ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) are the thoughts that come into your head and ruin your day. They make you feel sad, mad, nervous or out of control. They sabotage your healthy eating plans, diminish your desire to exercise, destroy your self-esteem, and make you feel rotten. 9 “Species of ANTs” All or Nothing Thoughts: These are…