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#BENEDAYS Supporting Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a time to draw attention to and reduce the stigma so many experience living with mental or behavioral health issues. Join me in making your mental health a priority with #benedays!

Overthinking — How to Spot it & Helpful Tools to Stop it

From time to time, everyone overthinks. The key is to answer the question, “Do I overthink everything?…and if so, “Why”? We all experience events or big decisions that cause worry or ones that require extra thought when it’s time to evaluate our choices. 

Self-Love Practices Based on Your Love Language

Imagine if you were in a relationship with yourself - do you treat yourself well on a daily basis? Is your mind kind to your body and soul? The five love languages – words of affirmation, physical touch, quality time, gifts, and acts of service, are typically seen as the way we are loved by others, but they can also apply to the ways we love ourselves. 

A Little Reminder: You Need 7 Types of Rest

Before you get tired just thinking about the rest you’re not getting, it might be helpful to understand more about the different types of rest, so you can give yourself permission to “get busy resting.” Even if it’s only a few minutes throughout the day, your body, mind and spirit will thank you for a mini recharge. Good news — it’s easier than you think to get more rest once you recognize how many ways you can. 

Put A Spring In Your Step: The Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors

Spring is officially days away and that comes with warmer temperatures, sunny skies, and a sense of hope and renewal. Spring also offers more opportunities to spend time outdoors which holds tremendous benefits for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Let’s explore how!

A Conversation on Sports and Mental Health with Dr. Angela Charlton

Athletes often carry a larger-than-life persona in the public eye. They’re regarded as modern-day warriors, competitors who bravely push past obstacles and adversity in the pursuit of victory. The unique culture of sports which includes a perfectionist mindset and the possibility of injury can put a lot of pressure on athletes, which can result in mental health issues. 

A Conversation on Parenting with Dr. Aliza Pressman

Parenting practices worldwide share three primary goals: ensuring children’s health and safety, preparing children for life as productive adults, and transmitting cultural values. A high-quality parent-child relationship is critical for healthy development. With so many different types of parenting styles–ways in which parents interact with their children–it can be difficult to know which is the most effective.

Are Your Friendships Toxic? 5 Ways To Tell…

Friendships that aren’t serving you (and possibly never did serve you) can be more damaging than not having the friendship at all. Sometimes we’re friends with people for a variety of reasons — proximity, childhood, convenience…and there are times when you may know that you’ve outgrown each other yet you still try to maintain the friendship. 

Why Daily Gratitude is Good for Our Mental Health

One simple yet powerful tool that I frequently recommend is the practice of daily gratitude. Gratitude is the act of focusing on and appreciating the good things in our lives, and it has been shown to have a multitude of benefits for our mental health and overall happiness.