Do you often feel that you’re less motivated, more disconnected, burned out, easily irritable, or numb? We live in a society now that is heavily regulated through our interactions with devices that can cause a sense of disconnection between our brain and our body, even though they are intricately connected. This lack of bodily awareness can have long term consequences, but thankfully, awareness of it and some simple solutions can have equally long-term positive impacts. This blog on Movement and Body Awareness will talk about some of those simple strategies.

Learn how HUMOR impacts your brain and mental health, as well as easy ways to “fake it til ya make it” to get all the benefits of it.

In a time of instant gratification and access to rewards, we can find ourselves struggling with patience and tolerance of our boredom- not just emotionally, but also in the ways our brain develops. When we struggle to regulate our responses to these feelings, we may find ourselves anxious, overwhelmed, or unmotivated. This blog will look at understanding how to use the tools of intrinsic motivation to help regulate how our brains and bodies respond to tasks that don’t immediately reward or interest us.

This blog will be looking at the basics of depressive disorders to help build general understanding and awareness of the different forms of depression. Depression affects over 21 million adults in the US and 17% of adolescents ages 12-17.

Dopamine is a current buzz word for a very good reason- it’s greatly impacted by modern technology. This blog focuses on some of those impacts and what you can do to alleviate them for yourself and everyone in your family.

It can sometimes feel like rainy days illicit two types of reactions in people- a sense of frustration or a sense of relaxation. For many, rainy days can feel less motivating, more frustrating, and even sad and depressing. Today’s blog will focus on strategies to help counteract any negative feelings that rainy days may be trigger for you.

When you look at the things you cherish in your life, they often come from humbler beginnings. Learn how focusing on your smaller, daily interactions can impact your larger life goals.

Do you ever feel physically exhausted at the end of the day, even if your daily tasks are not really physically demanding? Many people don’t realized that the cognitive demands of their day produces physical effects on their body. Yes, you can get physically tired, have physical symptoms, and develop physical ailments from an overly-stressed mental load. Learn what to do about it here.