Worrying and anxiety have become the norm. According to The National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. And…
It’s all too easy in today’s world to go from calm to crisis in a just few seconds flat. I used to actually be surprised when “bad” things…
I have been anxious all my life. While I’ve learned many ways to calm my mind and ease the worry, this coronavirus, COVID-19, global pandemic is triggering my…
I’m sure you’ve heard some of the buzz about the ketogenic diet. According to the hype, it can do everything from producing miraculous weight loss to lowering Alzheimer’s…
Every minute of every day, your brain is literally changing its physical form and function in response to your experiences, behaviors, and even your thoughts through a process…
Like a hamster frantically running round and round on its wheel, a mad fury of thoughts go whizzing through your head, demanding your attention, and leaving inner peace…
We are all creatures of habits—for better or worse. For example, I go to the gym before work three times a week. It’s just my Monday/Wednesday/Friday morning routine–for…
There’s no doubt about it. The modern world is bad for your brain. With restaurant food delivered right to your door 24-hours-a-day, never-ending dings and digital screens, 70-hour…
Anxiety and depression are the leading mental illnesses in America and affect more than eighteen percent of the population. Many people turn to medication as their first line…
I know it sounds counterintuitive, but arguing can actually bring you more peace and happiness — arguing with yourself that is. You know that incessant chatter inside your…
Because of all the additions to your to-do list, which means additional stress, it’s easy to feel less-than-wonderful during this “most wonderful time of the year.” When you…
