A growing body of research makes it clear that mental health and physical health are deeply connected, with studies showing that an improvement or decline in one can lead to an improvement or decline in the other.1 But how exactly does one influence the other? What exactly is happening in the body to allow changes in[…]
Most of us ignore the need to pay attention to the present moment. We’re often not paying close attention to what’s happening in our minds and body in real time. Being mindful is when you’re aware of what’s happening in and around you. It’s like watching your life from a distance and seeing the right action to[…]
How you think about your future is bound up with your well-being. Positive future thinking (PFT) is an important component of healthy cognitive functioning. When people can’t imagine a positive future, that negative view often becomes a central feature of anxiety and depression. Positive Psychology Positive psychology is a branch of psychology focused on the positive events and influences[…]
According to the World Health Organization, the number of people aged 60 and over is expected to double by 2050. Research has traditionally focused on reducing physical risk factors to ward off chronic disease in those joining the ranks of our aging population. This article will focus primarily on psycho-social activities you can increase doing[…]
Reasons to Spend More Time Grooming Your Yard On the surface, yard work can appear nothing more than a chore. You’ve got to pull the weeds, mow the lawn, prune flowers, pluck fruit and veggies, and till the soil in the garden. But as tedious as it can be at times, doing yard work can[…]
It’s time to bring nature into our everyday life. While we know intuitively that seeing the birds and squirrels in the local park seems to have a calming effect on us and makes us feel good, empirical evidence is mounting about the benefits of nature therapy. This article explains what nature therapy involves, how[…]
The precise definition of good mental health can be hard to nail down. Defining and discovering how to maintain your mental health for yourself can improve your overall well-being. Mental health affects how we think, act, and feel. It contributes to how we cope with stress, how we conduct our relationships, and the level of[…]
Looking to boost your mood, handle your emotions better, or build resilience? These six life-changing strategies for improving mental health and well-being can show you how. Understanding good mental health Your mental health influences how you think, feel, and behave in daily life. It also affects your ability to cope with stress, overcome challenges, build[…]
Post-Holiday Blues Post-holiday blues usually refer to the short-lived mental distress, anxiety, and sadness that arises after the holidays. The holidays are a busy time and they last from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. This period might include celebrations and get-togethers for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve. That’s a long period[…]
Taking a break from time to time is essential, and yet many people leave their vacation time unused. Whether you plan a vacation, a staycation, or a playcation, it’s important to take a break from your job, your routine, and the demands of life in order to keep stress levels in check. When you take a break, you’re[…]