It is important to understand you are not alone in your feelings and it is normal to feel anxious. While no one has a magic remedy to the challenges that lay ahead, psychologists are sharing their advice on how to navigate our new normal and strategies to cope with the emerging fears and anxieties that might come with it:
So you’ve read the research on meditation and you’re ready to reduce your anxiety and stress, sharpen your focus and attention, and increase your compassion and self awareness. The experts say all you have to do is find some time in your day to sit and tune in to your breath. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, maybe not. Meditation itself is not always the challenge. Rather, incorporating this new practice into your routine and sticking with it long enough to achieve effective meditation is where things can get tricky. That’s why we’re here to help! Here are eight tips for developing a consistent meditation practice:
There is a widely conceived notion that the secret to happiness and success is finding our one true calling in life: our passion. This romanticized view of passion tells the tale of a person finding the perfect job, activity, or cause that immediately clicks for them and becomes their driving purpose and key to perpetual bliss. Why does it feel so hard then to find our passion?
Are you finding it difficult to remain motivated and accomplish tasks that have been on your to-do list for months? Are other people’s posts about their accomplishments on social media making you feel sad and defeated? Our minds are always working, it does not stop in times of uncertainty. During these difficult times, our brains are more likely to process “what-if” scenarios. These types of scenarios make it difficult to relax or remain calm. Our brain is processing two key thoughts:
Children can benefit a great deal from yoga practices. Children are growing up with influences that may be stressful to them. Pressures from school, family conflicts, competitive sports and social issues can all lead to increased stress. Yoga can help balance these stressors. When a child learns yoga, it encourages self-esteem and body awareness in a noncompetitive way. It helps the child to foster cooperation and compassion for themselves and others. Physically, yoga helps by enhancing their strength and flexibility, as well as coordination. Emotionally, their concentration and sense of calm, and relaxation improves.
This video is video is geared towards children but anyone can benefit from it!
Stress and anxiety often come from uncertainty. Many people are concerned about being laid off from their job. Many people do not know if they will have a job when this pandemic is over. Many are worried they have been exposed, some fear the symptoms, and others are concerned their loved ones were exposed and what that will mean. Parents and teachers are trying to figure out online schooling which can also be incredibly stressful. So, what are the different ways to manage anxiety during this time?
How were you motivated as a child? Most parents will take a positive approach and will use a generous amount of praise and encouragement. Other parents may take a more negative approach and will try to shame, humiliate, blame or even coerce their child into cooperating. The two approaches are vastly different and are both based on the ability for the parent to consistently set limits.
Physical activity is beneficial for our overall health including our mental health. A link between physical activity and depression risk in adults has been identified…
Working from home may be stressful, parents who have young children trying to navigate online learning may be overwhelmed, and an overall sense of not having control and knowing when this will end can really take a toll on a person.
We live in a time of technology, which has helped us to stay connected and now more than ever technology is a beneficial tool in helping us stay connected.
Here are some ideas to help maintain a feeling of connectedness:
Due to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), for everyone’s safety, if you have any of the following symptoms please do not come to the office. You should also immediately contact your healthcare provider if you are experiencing:
• Fever
• Cough
• Weakness
• Headache
• If you have had recent travel to China, Italy, Iran or any other European countries, please let us know as well.
We are now offering our patients the option of video/phone sessions. If you are interested, please speak to the front desk to set this up.
