The current research finds that practicing mindfulness can be helpful for losing weight and keeping the weight off. The Science Regarding Mindful Weight Loss The study assessed 19 research projects that included 1,160 people and addressed weight loss and mindfulness. When determining mindfulness they focused on:  formal mediation, casual mindfulness for eating, and a combination…

Do you struggle with impulse control? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help control your impulsivity. Many people struggle with different forms of impulsivity. These include addiction, overeating, controlling anger, etc. CBT can help by creating awareness around the distorted thinking you are experiencing.  Thus, with improved mental clarity and insight, you can create new thought…

  Do you feel that how you perceive yourself differs from that of how others see you?   Accidental Identity From the moment you are born, you are defined first by your parents, then, later in life, by others. The problem?  How others perceive your behaviors can actually define you. This is called an “accidental…

Do you always need to be in control? It could be harming your ability to have meaningful relationships. Why People Try to Control People Controlling people learned from childhood that love is earned and received inconsistent nurturing. Also, they perceive productivity as more important than relationships. In adulthood, control and relationships foster arguing, lack of trust,…

If you struggle during the holidays with stress or depression, there are several things you can do to feel better. First, be honest with your feelings and express them. Avoid holding them back or covering them up for the sake of others. Know the signs of depression and how to spot them. Ask for help…

You may not realize it, but the health of your gut actually has a big impact on your brain. Feed Your Brain How are the brain and gut connected? One way is that your brain needs nutrients. It gets these nutrients from the digestive process in your gut. If you are not getting the nutrients…

One way that you can stay grateful all year round is by maintaining a gratitude journal. This is where you record what you are grateful for and how those things affected you. Journal Writing Basics Note that before writing get into a positive mindset. When writing, record 3 things that made you feel grateful that…

We often get so caught up in our daily lives that we forget to step back and take care of ourselves. Try these self-care suggestions. Get enough sleep each night and put a limit on how much technology you use.  Practice mindfulness, keep a journal and use breathing exercises to stay centered.  Eat healthy foods…

We often use the words anxiety and stress interchangeably, but what do they really mean? Anxious or stressed? Feeling stressed is considered a response to what is happening in our daily lives, such as being stuck in traffic and being late for work.  Anxiety is a psychological condition in which you worry about things that…

New research is learning more about how float tanks can help us with managing stressful emotions and relax. The float tank experiment: People float in a shallow pool of water that has Epsom salt.  This makes it easier to float on the surface of the water.  The pool is in a dark room and is…