According to the World Health Organization, about 1 in 13 people have anxiety and it is only rising further with the increased demands on to-do lists, the millionaire entrepreneurs getting younger and younger increasing the pressure we feel to succeed, and seeing the perfect pictures on Instagram. In this article I’m going to give...
READ MOREThe importance of celebrating life’s little goals
I am going to start by sharing a little personal experience. I had the most stressful and hectic weeks in my third and final year of undergrad. I made sure that I had planned, kept a list of the due dates, and always kept my to-do lists up to date, still instead of feeling...
READ MOREAdvice from a nurse on how to stay calm in difficult situations
“My Father needs help!” I remember as the man stood alongside his elderly father, and I stood before them, tired, hungry, and exhausted. It had been a long day in the emergency department, and I knew I was getting frustrated. With three other patients to tend to, I was beginning to lose my patience....
READ MORENavigating self doubt using compassion and trust
I don’t know how to do this. I can’t do this. What if I fail? We have all been there, we all have critical inner thoughts that can lead to feelings of self doubt. Often, we perceive self doubt to be a measure of our self worth; the more self doubt we experience the more...
READ MOREAre millennials the burnout generation?
I don’t know about you, but I’m in this stage of life where I constantly try to figure out this adulting thing. I sometimes feel like a child even though I am fast approaching the big 30. I observe this as a common theme when talking to other millennials. We are constantly plagued with...
READ MOREThe skill in being comfortable with being uncomfortable
If it was easy everyone would do it. I think most have heard this phrase, or variants of it. What is comfortable? How do we achieve this state of ‘comfort’? The answers to these questions are things I have sought after my entire personal, and professional, life. When we are infants, and then toddlers,...
READ MORE5 ways to be more resilient and make the most of a difficult situation
Wouldn’t it be nice if everything could just go smoothly and easily? Yea, we know where this is headed. Many of us feel like we go through an ebb and flow of good times and bad times which is why when a difficult situation pops up, our emotions often heighten, and we go back...
READ MORETips for taking care of your mental health everyday
Although many people may believe they need a professional to help them improve their mental and emotional well-being, there are actually many things you can do yourself to help in this area. Remember, things like your emotions, your thoughts, and your physical body are all connected in intricate ways that science is still reeling...
READ MOREMaking positive and sustainable change that works for you
Looking to make sustained positive change in your life, career or relationships? I am a great believer in the power of positive and productive thinking and this Think-Feel-Act strategy may help achieve your goals! Think – Clear, rational and goal-driven thinking I’m gonna…I have to… I need to… Forward thinking increases stress and anxiety....
READ MOREStep outside of your comfort zone
So much is happening now. But you can still tell your story. Your story is important. We are living in uncertain times right now, but this is the time to do what you are passionate about, what you love. Where to start? Sometimes this is the very question that can keep us from moving forward. Just get...
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