You probably don’t think twice about turning on the news or reading the latest stories online about what’s happening in the world. But did you know that too much news exposure can seriously harm your mental…
stress
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…
Remember when you thought you’d graduate high school or college and land your dream job making at least six figures, right out of the gate? Well, chances are you’re a few years down the road from…
Today was hard. Hardest day so far. This virtual teaching is so hard. You feel like you’re failing at your job because nothing is easy or smooth, and nothing works like it’s supposed…
Whether you’re familiar with the popular TV series Schitt’s Creek or not, you’ve probably seen the viral video that’s going around right now. It’s a short clip from season 2, episode 2 where mother and son…
Anything money-related can be a major stressor — whether it’s budgeting or managing debt. Unfortunately, this can impact your life negatively in a number of ways, be it in your personal relationships or your…
Greetings Sonya, What an interesting question: “How do you know when it’s time to switch jobs?” There are certainly a lot of different perspectives on this topic. I’ll give you my take, with the caveat…
Many people have ideas about what the holidays spent with your family “should” be like. You’d expect your family members to love each other and be thankful for the time they get to spend together….
I have a patient, Ben, who used to dread heading home for the holidays. Due to the constant criticism from his parents, he and his family found it extremely difficult to relax and enjoy themselves….
Many people now understand the mood and behavioral symptoms of depression, but the physical symptoms still go widely unrecognized. Physical symptoms of depression include joint and muscle pain, back pain, fatigue, appetite changes, headaches, and…
Zinc, exercise, Vitamin D and potential stress busters top the list of new possibilities to supplement the widespread use of antidepressant medications. This new research is groundbreaking because antidepressants have been found to only work…
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…
