If, when someone tells you to “relax your shoulders… unclench your jaw…” Your shoulders drop two inches, your jaw softens, and you think wow, I had no idea I was this tense, you’re not alone.Stress is a chameleon. It takes on all sorts of shapes, squeezes its way...
Your heart rate increases as you make your way over to your phone. You sent the text an hour ago, and have checked it at least 10 times since. You hit the home button and…nothing.No text, just the time. A big glaring reminder that over an hour has passed since...
“I’m dying!” Your heart’s pounding, you’ve started to hyperventilate – gasping for air. You’re rushed to the emergency room.There, they diagnose it as a panic attack.If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. Around 15% of ER visits are due to panic...
Consider the state of the world at the moment. We’re still in the throes of a global pandemic. Many countries are experiencing political unrest, emotionally charged elections, and humanitarian crises. Our climate is changing, disrupting established seasonal...
Mental health disorders, or mental illnesses, are as varied as physical health disorders. They can range from depression and anxiety to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Mental disorders affect your mood, your thoughts, and your behaviors. They can be minor and easy...
What is Mindfulness? These days, a lot of people are talking about mindfulness. But what exactly does this mean? Put simply, mindfulness is the state of being in the present moment. It is a practice of intentionally bringing all of your awareness into the here and...
