Anxiety is common and in fact, a very normal feeling to encounter day to day; however, anxiety is a hurdle for many people when it becomes persistent. Therapists say these six habits exasperate anxiety: black and white thinking, avoidance, seeking reassurance, catastrophizing, negative self talk, and people pleasing. First, acknowledge the problem from one of …
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Cleaning one’s room can sometimes feel like an impossible task. After weeks, months or even years of putting it off, just the thought of cleaning could exhaust someone. Dr. N. Brad Schmidt, a research professor of psychology at Florida State University says it isn’t laziness, but extreme physical and mental fatigue that keeps people from …
Most people are familiar with, at times, being overwhelmed by their thoughts. Sometimes, there is so much to do and think about that nothing gets done in the end. Of course, that feeds back into the problem, resulting in an endless cycle of worrying and stress. There are ways to get focused again and tools …
Treatment of depression often involves a combination of things. Psychotherapy alongside medication is the generic medical approach to treating depression, though the patients themselves can also employ additional activities to combat depressive symptoms. Supplemental habits such as moving one’s body and spending time in nature can reduce symptoms if practiced often. WebMD offers a list …
There are many things that can affect one’s blood pressure, including psychiatric medications, stress and anxiety, and diet. In a era — and future — where more care is and will be delivered virtually, it becomes more and more important to have an accurate BP device at home. Self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) is a vital …
Van Gogh, Goya, Munch, Kahlo, and Rothko. These five artists were among many to have believed to be heavily influenced by their mental health issues when creating great works of art. Van Gogh famously painted Starry Night when inspired by the view outside his asylum window. Munch was known for incorporating his emotions and states …
Have you ever found your ability to make a seemingly-simple choice hindered by your emotional state? Caroline Leaf, PhD—neuroscientist and Cleaning Up The Mental Mess author—and Sage Grazer, therapist and co-founder of mental health startup Frame, describe the ways in which stress and anxiety can heavily effect your decision-making process. After describing the science behind it …
If you feel exhausted no matter how much rest you get, there might be things you can do to fix this. There are a lot of mindless habits we’ve all cultivated that can unknowingly drain our energy. This HuffPost article highlights 12 of them: they range from things as simple as having too many tabs …
Though there is no such thing as a “perfect morning routine,” experts have come up with a list of ideas for you to fill your morning time, with the goal of achieving more productivity and happiness throughout the rest of your day. These 10 tips include things as simple as making your bed and avoiding …
Everyone is capable of feeling some form of anxiety. But everyone is also capable of dealing with it. PureWow’s article on wellness gives 29 tips on calming anxiety, from sniffing an orange, writing down a quick gratitude list, to the 4-7-8 breathing exercise (inhale for four seconds, hold your breath for seven, then exhale for …
This Prevention article outlines Dr. Rachel Hopman’s, a neuroscientist at Northeastern University, new 20-5-3 rule for spending time outside. Generally, it is 20 minutes outside for three days a week. 5 hours each month you should spend in nature. 3 days you should spend off the grid each year. The article discusses the mental health …
CNN’s latest article goes through 5 reasons to begin practicing a mindfulness routine, as well as how to get started and how routines like this can help you. These reasons include insomnia, chronic pain, as well as overall stress. “Much of the time we’re lost in the past or the future,” said Diana Winston, director …