Dr. Ron DeVries reviews how to retrain your brain to better manage stress and reap the rewards of a cooler, calmer lifestyle.
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If you’re always putting others first, you risk turning your life into a never-ending, energy-draining “To Do” list. Practicing self-love, self-care and self-compassion might not come easy, but it can help restore your joy and energy.
Body dissatisfaction is a common struggle, but it doesn’t have to define your self-worth or happiness. By understanding its causes and adopting positive strategies, you can cultivate a healthier relationship with your body.
The practice of mindfulness is to simply observe our thoughts, feelings and actions without passing judgment. By practicing mindfulness, we can create a habit of awareness to the urge to self-judgment, replacing that self-judgment with compassion.
Everyone can benefit from practicing DBT skills … These three in particular can help you learn to live a happier life!
When we take charge of managing both how we think and how we take care of ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually, we will have a more positive outlook on life and better overall energy.
Coloring–it’s not just for kids! Learn more about the meditative and mental health benefits of creating mandalas.
Recent studies are showing that experiencing awe has amazing health benefits that include calming down the nervous system and relieving stress.
How do we HALT self-destructive behaviors? By learning to take care of ourselves. The HALT acronym can remind us to slow down and routinely monitor and take care of four aspects of our lives – Hunger/Hurt, Anger, Loneliness, Tiredness.
Some stress can be energizing and motivating, helping us to perform at our very best. Too much stress can negatively affect our bodies and our brains. The challenge for each of us is to find the perfect balance for our lives. Learn how to optimize your stress with a daily check in and self-care plan.
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