Category: Mental Health
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Finding Peace In Your Crazy-Busy World
We live in a topsy-turvy, fast-paced world. It’s easy in the rush of crammed, hectic schedules to neglect life’s most important priorities. Our lives can easily become so busy…but oh, so barren. God has a special four-part “peace plan” to guide, strengthen, and inspire you with hope and energy. Let’s explore these vital elements of…
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Boderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder is a serious personality disorder characterized by emotional dysregulation, extreme thinking and chaotic relationships. Those suffering from this mental disorder have various psychiatric symptoms, such as unstable and reactive moods, identity problems, feelings of irreality and depersonalization. There is a tendency towards impulsive and, especially, self-destructive behavior, manipulation, blackmail, suicidal behavior, and…
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Are You Stuck in the Clutter Trap?
You arrived on earth without clutter. Your parents and doting relatives started you on a pathway to accumulation. By the time you were a year old, you had mounds of functional clothing, twenty outfits suitable for dress-up, too many stuffed animals to fit in your bed, custom-sized furniture, a silver spoon, and a plastic Winnie-the-Pooh…
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St. John’s Wort – Nature’s Prozac?
Every year, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health, about 11 million Americans suffer mild cases of depression and another 10 million suffer mild to severe depression. St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) has received increasing attention as a safe product that provides some natural relief from depression. Find out what this herb can do…
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Binge Eating, Anorexia and Bulimia
Today we are going to talk about eating disorders and you might think, “‘But I have nothing to do with it, I don’t suffer from that”. If you do not have this problem, take the opportunity to learn about it and help someone who does. Not much is being said about eating disorders. Learn more…
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Make Driving a Less Stressful Experience
A recent Time Magazine story reported that Americans spend an average of 204 hours a year commuting, and for most workers, that means driving their car. Find out how you can use some proven strategies to reduce stress, even while driving in a tense rush hour traffic.
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Combatting Loneliness With Courage
Are you among the millions worldwide feeling lonely right now? Know that you are not alone in this emotion. The unprecedented times that we are living in have left so many feeling lonely. I know this may seem like a small comfort right now, but I want to share some good news. Let’s explore the…
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Give up Illusions and Dreams
Often, we find it difficult to accept reality because of our aspirations. Even if we have healthy and ethical desires, we don’t always achieve many of them in this life. In addition, we often have to give up pursuing these desires, even if they are good ones, for various reasons. Find out how our illusions…
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12 Tips for Dealing with Stressful Work Environments
Do you dread getting out of bed every day to go to work because your work environment is too stressful? You are not alone. 62% of US workers reported having high levels of stress, involving extreme fatigue or feeling out of control. For many it is not only the excessive workload that causes them stress,…
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Mind/Body Health Connections
Dr. Victor Frankl discovered in concentration camp how important hope and a positive mindset were for survival. Find out in this article in which ways our mindset can influence physical and mental health, and what you can do to improve your outlook on life.
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The Problems of Cell Phone Abuse
On January 17, 2020, the famous American newspaper New York Times published an article in which the author claimed that parents shouldn’t worry about how much time their children spend using technology, such as cell phones, tablets and computers. That’s because, at least according to some experts, too much screen time is not related to…
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Four Habits That Can Reduce Your Stress Levels
We all have habits. Some of those habits are more helpful for us than others. What if yours could help you to control your stress? Find in this article 4 simple habits that can help to reduce your stress levels.