Five Steps to Grieving Well
Grieving well is important after suffering a significant loss. Grieving allows us to grow and adapt to the loss. There are several steps that are essential to good grief. Acknowledge the loss. Notice the hole in your life. Notice what is missing in the day to day. Notice the ways the loss is impacting you.…
Good Grief
Grief is not comfortable. If you are struggling through grief, make sure you reach out for help. Talk with friends, family and seek professional help.
Why am I so tired? How can I be more energetic?
Many people struggle with lacking energy for the usual daily grind. Tiredness and fatigue are serious problems. Extreme tiredness affects us as much as being under the influence of alcohol. Tiredness contributes to many road accidents and workplace injuries. It is no wonder tiredness is one of the most common symptoms people see a doctor…
What Does Anxiety Do to Our Bodies?
Anxiety is a reflex response. It involves the whole body. Every person experiences it. It is hard-wired into our being. It alerts us to possible threat. It primes us to respond to danger. It is necessary for our survival. Anxiety begins when our body detects threat. I say ‘body’ because it can begin with any…
How Can I Improve My Mental Health?
Our mental health is like our physical health. Without self-care we can become unfit and unwell. The good news is that just like our physical health, there are things we can do to help us on the path to wellness. Self-Help Self-help is central to the treatment of mental illnesses. There are many things we…