In America, we often think about gratitude more as the holidays approach, but research reveals that gratitude improves all aspects of our health: physically, socially, and psychologically. I have read numerous articles that provide the benefits of being grateful. Personally, I was intrigued to try to add gratitude into the daily routines. The overall impact on my life was remarkable.

In a world that often celebrates flawless achievements and idealized images, it’s easy to fall into the trap of perfectionism. The pursuit of perfection may seem like a standard goal, but it often comes at a high cost to our mental and emotional well-being. Instead of bringing satisfaction, perfectionism can lead to stress, anxiety, and a constant feeling of never being "good enough." Perfectionism is the relentless pursuit of flawlessness, driven by an internal critic that demands nothing less than perfection in every aspect of life. Whether it’s in work, relationships, or personal appearance, this mindset creates an unyielding standard that’s nearly impossible to meet. The result is often chronic stress, anxiety, and a fear of failure that can prevent us from taking risks or trying new things. However, perfectionism can also lead to procrastination, as the fear of not getting it "just right" can be paralyzing.

Our bodies biologically exist to be most efficient for survival. Our brains create schema- or mental frameworks based on our lived experience- to most efficiently process new things and fuel our thoughts and actions. If you’ve been fired in the past over a small mistake, your brain may create anxiety around every mistake at your next job. If you’ve been cheated on while a partner was distant, your brain may overanalyze your next partner’s presence in your relationship. Schemas are helpful when we need to survive, like when our brain shortcuts to avoid a dish that's fresh from the oven, but life is not always as simple as that.

Are you often feeling dread or unease? Do you find that your hands are sweating, your heart is racing, or your stomach is constantly in knots? What if I told you these, my friend, are known to be normal symptoms of anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling that arises when your body’s response to danger is activated. You might experience this when thinking about a test or being in a crowded room. What is ironic is that anxiety can manifest in various ways for different people. While it is commonly experienced, it doesn’t have to dominate your life. I want to help you alleviate your pain, calm your anxious mind, and be free from anxiety that interferes with your day-to-day life. Believe it or not, there are many tools within your reach to help relieve anxiety. You just need guidance on how to get there. There is one simple rule for managing anxiety: Change the Channel

There has been a time or two where you have once said “I dont want to watch this” or “I dont want to hear that”. You have the power to say that to anxiety too.

It’s Christmas! Yay! You have been waiting all year for this day to come. You love everything about Christmas, the decorations, the lights, the food, the music, the family time, the gifts. And you LOVE giving gifts. You want everyone to have the perfect gift, because giving gifts is your way of showing your friends and family how much you care about them. And every year you are know for giving the biggest and most expensive gifts. All of your friends and family look forward to your gifts!

It is that time of the year again where the expectation is to be full of cheer, joy, and happiness but the reality is stressful, overwhelming, and exhausting. With holidays approaching there is all sorts of pressure and expectations (whether placed on you by yourself or those around you) and it can be difficult to manage.

The first thing I want to emphasize to you is that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There are so many people who are not feeling the holiday spirit but feel guilt or shame in expressing that.

In America, we often think about gratitude more as the holidays approach, but research reveals that gratitude improves all aspects of our health: physically, socially, and psychologically. I have read numerous articles that provide the benefits of being grateful. Personally, I was intrigued to try to add gratitude into the daily routines. The overall impact on my life was remarkable.

Borderline Personality Disorder is described as having polarizing thinking, good versus bad, all or nothing, black and white situations. This can lead to extreme moods and unstable relationships in one’s life. BPD effects 1.6% to 5.9% of the US, which estimates a minimum of about 4 million people.

Tyler is 5 years old and started virtual school last year during the pandemic. Before Tyler began school, he only communicated with his parents, older siblings and grandmother who lives with them. Tyler didn’t have to verbally engage with his classmates, Tyler felt comfortable being at home completing his schoolwork last year. But not now.. Why?

Are you scared of gaining weight or becoming fat? Are you significantly underweight but don’t like your body?  Are you not meeting your daily caloric and nutritional needs which places you in a high risk of malnutrition and extreme weight loss?  Have you suffered from low-self-esteem, sadness, anxiety or even decrease stress levels? If so, then this is the Blog for you. 

You may suffer from Anorexia Nervosa the restricting type. Anorexia Nervosa is a life-threatening mental health condition characterized by a fear of weight gain and disordered eating patterns. 

There are very basic needs every human needs to survive: air, water, food, shelter, sleep, and clothing. The lack of these basic needs can cause complications in our medical health, mental health, overall wellbeing, and how we are able to achieve our needs beyond the basics. 

It's normal to feel anxious from time to time, especially if your life is stressful. However, excessive, ongoing anxiety and worry that are tough to control and interfere with daily activities may signify generalized anxiety disorder.