3 small things to do every day to make your 2018 goals happen
1. Morning mantra meditation Before scrolling through Instagram or checking emails, read a mantra full of positive affirmations related to your goal. For example, if your goal is to eat healthier or work out four times per week, write out a few sentences that reinforce that goal. “I feel so great when I exercise four times per week! I love how strong my body feels after a workout.” Save this mantra in the “notes” section of your phone, or write it out on a piece of paper to k
Is seasonal depression real?
As the temperatures drop and the winter jackets emerge, many people will be diagnosed with seasonal depression, also called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Amazingly, as the weather changes, up to 10% of people living in northern latitudes will be categorized as depressed. But what exactly is seasonal depression? How is it different from our natural reactions to the shifting seasons? Considered an independent disorder, seasonal depression is a label given to people who rep
5 New Years Resolutions That Will Benefit Your Mental Health
Every New Year, we think about what we can do to better our lives and ourselves as we start our new calendar. This year, think about what you can do on a regular basis to better your mental health. Here are a few options to get started: 1. Stand Up to Stigma Feeling ashamed and at fault for something that is out of your control is a weight that no one should have to carry. Stigma can be incredibly challenging to bear. A few people who responded to a Facebook survey feel that
