Many of us take care of our physical health without thinking twice about it: We eat and we exercise; we stretch and relax; we moisturize dry skin and apply sunscreen; and we consult a doctor when…
Stress
Stress can be defined as something that is under an uncomfortable amount of pressure. In this case, that something is a someone and it’s you! And you’re tired of it. But now what? What…
Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. Hello. My name is Bryan Prinzivalli and I’m a dual Licensed Clinician at Thriveworks in Lynchburg. I’m going to answer the question, “How can you…
Traditionally speaking, the holidays are a time for celebration, for togetherness. But in the 21st century, the Christmas season has taken on a whole new meaning… stress. Today, celebrating the holidays with loved ones is overshadowed or even pushed aside completely…
The holiday season is in full swing, as many of us look forward to celebrating Christmas! In fact, according to a poll from Harris Insights and Analytics, Christmas is America’s favorite holiday. Unfortunately, though, Christmas isn’t beloved by all. Some dread…
Burnout is trudging to your desk each morning and barely putting a dent in your to-do list. It’s feeling depleted even after a full night’s rest. Burnout is exhaustion; and when you experience…
There are many practices for stress relief, like meditating, journaling, and deep breathing. But one underrated technique deserves our attention: humor! Humor helps with stress reduction by relaxing muscles, eliminating distressing emotions, and adding perspective. Here are 3 tips for using…
Burnout is a state of exhaustion—emotional, physical, mental exhaustion due to an excessive amount of stress. You might experience burnout after working long hours at work, partaking in an ongoing battle with your significant other, or enduring an especially busy or chaotic…
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Are you feeling stressed? Spend 20 minutes outside. Researchers from the University of Michigan say it can help. The team asked participants to spend 10 minutes or more outside, at least 3 times a week for 8…
I work predominantly with “millennials” in New York City; those 20-30 somethings who are openly and honestly seeking therapy, very often for the first time, to address certain issues that are more common among this…
