The nervous system is made up of two main parts: the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (nerves connecting central nervous system to the rest of the body). When a person is constantly working at a state of overstimulation, the nervous system does not get a chance to relax. We [...]
"Should"...it's a powerful word. I should work out. I should eat healthy. I should be productive. I should save more. I should spend more time with people. Whatever lands on your should list continually repeats inside your head -- and your thoughts are a powerful message to your psyche about who you are. Your 'should list' is a reflection of what is [...]
One of the most iconic phrases in the self improvement industry comes from William S. Burroughs, “When you stop growing you start dying.” Self improvement is a way of life that if embraced will change your life in significant ways. With September being credited as Self Improvement Month, this is an opportune time to reflect and make a [...]
We talk about meditation a lot in mental health. Meditation is a time to reflect internally and to shut out the outside world as a method to center yourself. But, did you know that research has shown that there are positive impacts on your brain that are tied to meditating? Meditation can positively impact the areas [...]
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, TedX speaker and author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity has identified seven type of rest! Typically, we only typically think of one type of rest…going to sleep. What if we expanded our knowledge of rest and found a way to get all seven types? This would drastically [...]
Have you ever doubted yourself or your abilities? Like you are a fraud living amongst others? This is known as Imposter Syndrome. Imposter Syndrome is when you feel like despite your accomplishments that you’re really not bright and have fooled people into thinking you are. But this is NOT TRUE. This self-doubt can be improved and [...]
Have you ever noticed your mind is racing with thoughts and you can’t seem to sit down and grasp one thought and follow through with it? Did you know this is completely normal? Studies have found that the average person has 6,200 thoughts a day. (Fun Fact: they named the beginning and end of a thought [...]
As we close in on the final week of Teen Self-Esteem month, we thought it was important to highlight that help is only a phone call away. There are many resources for anybody that is in need of help regardless of the topic; yet, so many people do not know where to turn. A success coach [...]
Being confident is a feeling that anybody can possess with the correct skillset. Confidence has been correlated to achievement, good relationships and being satisfied. Without confidence, people tend to be depressed or may end up in an abusive relationship. Let's work on some skill sets that will improve your confidence, self-worth and self-love. Exercise. I know, [...]
There are several "new beginnings" throughout the course of the 12 month calendar. Most people choose to overhaul the way they live there lives January 1st. Others may look to restart their goals at the beginning of a school year. However, Spring can often be a time of great renewal! Just as the earth's fruits experience [...]
