Time to Reset!Time to Reset!Time to Reset! We did it. We survived the craziest year in our history, made another trip around the sun, and we are still standing. But do you still feel like you are in a complete daze? It’s time to reset and grab the new year by the horns! A reset…
2020 Won’t Last Forever2020 Won’t Last Forever2020 Won’t Last Forever To say that 2020 has been challenging is an understatement. This year has put everyone’s ability to stay resilient to the test, taking a toll on our mental health, increasing stress and burnout, and creating a constant state of uncertainty. I went back and forth…
Mental Health Gift GuideMental Health Gift GuideMental Health Gift Guide Economic uncertainty, job security, politics, the health of our loved ones, home schooling, and endless Zoom calls have made 2020 challenging to say the least. Mental health has been brought to the forefront with almost half of Americans struggling with anxiety and depression. Substance abuse…
Humans are social creatures with emotional needs for relationships and positive connections to others. Our social brain craves companionship. We are not meant to survive, let alone thrive, in isolation.
Resilient people proactively cultivate positive emotions like humor, gratitude and optimism. You don’t even have to find anything to be grateful for. The simple act of looking for the positive decreases the stress hormone cortisol by 23%. Just looking for something to appreciate increases serotonin and dopamine, the feel-good neurochemicals in most antidepressants.