Do you need to be mentally stronger than the rest of the population to be an elite athlete? What can we learn from the world-class athletes who have publicly talked about their struggles with mental illness?
It can be tempting to delay doing your work until the last second, but procrastination can take a toll on your mental health. Luckily, there are some good habits that can help you get things done!
Nearly our entire conscious life is filled up with thoughts, but do you ever stop to think about your them? Do you ever question them?
Getting your news through comedians isn’t about laughing things off or accepting the state of things, it’s about being reminded that what is going on IS absurd, that it ISN’T normal.
Social media is a big part of our daily lives. We’ve all heard about the negative side-effects of social media on our mental health and well-being. But how can we use social media in a positive way to enhance our lives?
Everybody gossips. Everybody has derived some delight from sharing or hearing news about someone else. It’s human nature. But how is it impacting ourselves and others?
It’s so easy to get caught up in the rush around us that we forget to include time for personal care. Don’t forget to bring it back every now and then with these reminders from a puppy!
Most of us know real connections are important, but research is finding more and more that many of us are lacking those exact types of meaningful relationships.
How often do you set a goal, create a plan, and then…bow out early rather than hold out for the long-term success? When it comes to achieving our goals, some of us are better than others at sticking to our plans, especially when the payoff seems far away.
Getting injured sucks. So how do you keep the feelings of anger, frustration, sadness, isolation, and lack of motivation at bay while you recover?
Exercise is a fantastic tool to have in your mental health tool kit, but if we think of it as an intimidating production, we may not use it. Instead start small, and take it day by day.
Whether you’re a self-proclaimed adorer of little critters or not, spending time around friendly animals can help reduce stress and feelings of loneliness as well as improve your self esteem and outlook on life. Plus, they’re cute!