Transforming Social Wellness Through Better Mental Health
Wellness is a multi-dimensional, interconnected state of being. In fact, every part is dependent on all the others, and this is especially true with mental health.
Above all, mental wellness has a trickle-down effect on every area of life.
On a personal level, […]
Why You Should Watch a Game Show with Your Family
Finding time to care for holistic wellness can be a challenge. There are so many aspects of health that require tending and only so many hours in the day.
We all want to cultivate a robust social life, find time for […]
Three Alternatives to Meditation That Will Boost Your Health
Meditation provides an impressive array of wellness benefits. In fact, it reduces stress, improves sleep, increases feelings of well-being, and even lowers blood pressure. (1) Its power comes from its effect on […]
Your Brain on Meditation
One of the most powerful effects of meditation lies in how it changes the brain. When practiced regularly, meditation improves how the mind functions to manage emotions and intense feelings. It also releases endorphins that promote […]
Why You Need More Empathy and How to Develop It
The ability to relate and empathize with other people is essential to social and emotional wellness. Healthy individuals can build strong social support by connecting deeply with people they care about. In fact, empathy is a […]
Four Things You Should Be Doing to Keep Your Memory Fresh
We like to think our memory works similarly to making a grocery list. All we have to do is jot down the things we don’t want to forget. Perhaps the writing fades over time, but the notes are there somewhere, holding an accurate account of what we experienced.
Unfortunately, […]
What It Means to Be Present and Why It Matters
It is not uncommon for each day to feel like a race or a checklist where we move from one task to the next as quickly as possible. There are a lot of demands on our time and attention. In order to juggle it […]
Why Mental Health Is Job Health
Stress is a natural part of life. None of us can escape it, and we all have to find ways to manage it. Some stress is healthy as it energizes the brain and encourages us to work hard or achieve […]
Three Steps to Becoming a Better Listener
Being a good listener is an art. Often it seems like a lost art in our busy, fast-paced culture.
In part, this is due to the way our brains work. While the average person speaks at a rate of 125 words per minute, our brains have the mental capacity […]
