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19/08/2025

I have clients that often share they have trouble sleeping because their brain won't shut off if they wake up. If you fall into this category, here's something simple to try. If you try it, stop back and let me know how it works? https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/doctor-reveals-60-second-hack-to-beat-overthinking-insomnia/vi-AA1KKkh2?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=68a41cd400274bd3bc137bc36705c625&ei=25

Struggling to fall asleep because your mind won’t stop racing? Dr. Joe Whittington shares a simple 60-second technique that might be the answer. Called the Infinity Tracing Technique, this calming trick uses gentle eye movement to activate your brain’s balance center and quiet overthinking. It.....

13/08/2025

Trying to make a change, break a habit? Here's an article with some very good information.

Reading is one thing, implementing is another. Let me know if you need some help?

https://therapist.com/self-development/how-to-break-bad-habits/?utm_campaign=tcom_mentalstate&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_2reismddoxPBitK3cHbLfeAxDCkhMvksYLtNcD5NHHHn4JILl3wLKSrR5pZbc_jubdrGBidcPrURY0RKwoZAdRzZlldEpSZb6sSmoZuLfmlH0BVY&_hsmi=375649574&utm_content=375643032&utm_source=hs_email

10/08/2025

I exercise regularly and I promote it to my clients, friends, and family. Not as many take me up on the offer of being more active, though there is so much research on the value of exercise, not only on the body, but on the brain.

Check out this short video: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/yogapilates/what-does-exercise-do-to-your-brain/vi-AA1K6PuW?ocid=socialshare

Exercise can tone and improve most parts of your body, but what does exercise do to your brain? And does it help your mental capabilities?

09/08/2025

We have all been there.

I would also include listening to your gut as well. The more all 3 are in alignment, the healthier your decision.

07/08/2025

I have been eating more salads, more nuts, and less red meat. I know I can do better and here's some incentive to eat better because it has a huge impact on your current and future physical and mental health.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/new-research-may-have-found-the-secret-to-delaying-chronic-illness-in-old-age/ar-AA1Jwxmo?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=7fe74475f7cb46b78ad32652065e3c4f&ei=24

New research may have found the secret to delaying chronic illness in old age - A new study followed more than 2,400 people for 15 years. Here’s what it found

23/07/2025

🌟 I wanted to get back to about two words that often get mixed up: "alone" and "lonely." While they may seem similar, the meanings can be quite different! Being alone can be a peaceful and empowering experience, allowing for self-reflection and growth. On the other hand, loneliness can feel heavy and isolating, even in a crowd.

Have you ever felt the difference between these two states? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments! 💬 Let's create a space for understanding and connection. How do you find joy in your alone time, or what strategies do you use to combat feelings of loneliness? Your insights could inspire someone else! 💖

22/07/2025

A good introduction on addiction from my good friend and fellow therapist Steve Sawyer .

19/07/2025

As we age, many realize the connection between our physical health and our mental health. How can we improve both? With exercise and walking is simple and very effective. Want to make it even more so? Step up the pace a little.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/16/health/walking-cadence-mobility-speed-endurance-wellness?utm_source=cnn_LBB+2025+automated&utm_medium=email&bt_ee=8EUWXsrq11tkcorwwcTj%2BtRHfww7JSpcCYoDhI%2BffYb6zsWlpnQAlcM7326FP5Qm&bt_ts=1752926463427

Increasing your walking cadence by 14 steps can improve mobility and endurance in older adults, according to a new study.

18/07/2025

If you are feeling lonely, not only can that impact your mental health, it can also impact your physical health. Please connect with others here and in the physical world. It matters!!

How is loneliness connected to diabetes? In a tech-heavy world, social connections protect not just your mind, but your body, too.

18/07/2025

When I talk with my clients about loneliness, I share with them that in my philosophy there's a difference of being alone and being lonely.

Personally, I am self-employed and work by myself and live by myself. Through my role as therapist, I interact with clients, but I spend a lot of time alone.

I rarely feel lonely, because I have family and friends that I get together with regularly, or talk with them over the phone. These interactions prevent loneliness, though as mentioned, I spend more time with myself.

Why is this important? Because loneliness is bad for our mental health, and researchers are also finding that it's not good for our physical health either.

Here's an article discussing this. I will be following up with this topic.

How is loneliness connected to diabetes? In a tech-heavy world, social connections protect not just your mind, but your body, too.

08/07/2025

Thinking about therapy and not sure if you want to do in person or telehealth? Well...it seems as though both are equally effective, so it may be more about preference than being in person or on-line. I want you to know I do either or, a hybrid of both for some of my clients. Let me know if I can be of assistance?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/online-therapy-as-effective-as-in-person-therapy-finds-large-study/ar-AA1IcXX5?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=27cd7ca4176944c38adb01cf9a939a1d&ei=12

When COVID arrived early in 2020, pandemic restrictions made in-person mental health care difficult or impossible. Both therapists and patients had to adapt almost overnight. For many in the field, it felt like a gamble: could this screen-based format offer the same level of support for people strug...