As humans, we experience emotions. This is a non-negotiable fact, as much as we may try to suppress them or may not fully understand them. Our emotions play an integral role in our well-being as they influence our thoughts and behaviors and help us connect, [...]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. This disorder affects individuals across all walks of life and can have profound impacts on their daily functioning. Despite increased awareness, many misconceptions still surround PTSD, [...]
Did you know that you can get SAD in the summer? You may be familiar with the winter blues, but summer depression, although less common, is another way in which Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can manifest itself with the changing of the temperatures and overall [...]
Getting the most nutrition for your food budget starts with a little extra planning before you shop. There are many ways to save money on the foods that you eat. Here are some budget-friendly tips for eating right. Cook more, eat out less Eating out [...]
Mental Health is Health, and it's vital to care for our overall well-being. However, many of us tend to overlook or neglect our mental health. It's a common belief that evaluating your mental well-being requires complex courses of action, including appointments with professionals, in-depth discussions, [...]
Self-care, though having been more popularized by mainstream media and the rise of mental health awareness, is still a foreign term to some. Simply put, self-care means taking care of yourself in doing things that you enjoy and that fill up your cup – meaning, [...]
What is the conditioned self and what is the authentic self? This is something I think about a lot and something I talk to my clients about all the time. I think about how people are doing mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. I think about [...]
In today’s fast-paced world, juggling family, work, and various commitments often leave little time to prioritize healthy eating. Let’s solve this dilemma with some strategic planning so that you can enjoy delicious, nutritious meals without adding stress to your already hectic life. Below are some [...]
Several clients have recently claimed to be suffering from this modern malady, and a local human resources professional requested that I do an article on this subject. So here is my contribution to readers of “The Mentor.” By the way, in the literature I read [...]
“What exactly is anxiety and how is it related to thinking?” I often ask myself. Clearly there is a contemporary pandemic of anxiety, and in my book anxiety is a clinical term for what most people call “worry.” And isn’t worrying a form of negative [...]
