Being healthy is about more than just eating right and getting regular exercise. It’s also about thinking positively and working to improve your mental and emotional wellness. But what, exactly, does it mean to improve emotional wellness? It’s about being in touch with your feelings and being comfortable expressing them — from your doubts and […]
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The following inforgraphic is based on the book Emotional First Aid by PhD Psychologist, Guy Winch. In celebration of October as Emotional Wellness Month, we embrace Winch’s concept of emotional first aid and how emotional injuries can correlate with very real physical injuries and impact our health…
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Anger: it has its place, but hold on to it for extended periods of time and it can start to tear you up inside and come out in explosive ways. If you’re feeling frustrated often, it’s probably best to identify the triggers and let go of it; but in the meantime, you can learn some […]
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I admit, I find it amusing when pets resemble their owners. When a pets hair is as poofy or long and sleek as their owners it makes me giggle. Or when I see a tough looking dude walking down the block with his beefy bulldog, it puts a smile on my face. However, veterinary (and human) […]
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August is the month when we celebrated Friendship Day, but you might’ve missed it. Apparently, this special day honoring friends has been around since 1935 in the U.S., and other countries around the world have adopted it as well. And why not? Friendship is cherished everywhere, and for good reason. However, you can celebrate friendship […]
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I had lunch with an old friend yesterday, during which she expressed a newfound inspiration for “me-time”. In her case, she had her children in her very early 20’s. Now in her 40’s she’s realized that her kids are old enough to get themselves to and from part time jobs, prepare meals once in a […]
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