Tag: Mental Health

Mental Health

Finding Serenity in Chaos (A Repost)

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I originally posted this several years ago and recently stumbled across it while doing some site maintenance. I think the content is still applicable – maybe even more so now – and thought I should reshare it.  ————– Without a doubt, the world is a crazy place. Even taking politics…

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Art

Creativity and Aging

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I’ve previously written about how creativity can help our mental health, but I’ve recently read about a study that shows creativity can also slow the aging of our brains.  Which really isn’t surprising. Physical exercise is good for our bodies. It not only strengthens muscles, but it can also improve…

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Mental Health

Staying Sane in a Crazy World

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I don’t think anyone would argue the fact that the world seems to be getting crazier. Is it something in the water? The air? The food we eat? Or is it other things we consume, like social media, talk radio, and the 24-hour news cycle? Regardless, I think everyone is…

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Mental Health

Starting a New Journal

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I’ve mentioned before that I’m a fan of keeping a daily journal. Not only to keep track of ideas for stories and poems, but also as a sort of mental health treatment. Being able to write down my thoughts, fears, anxieties, and dreams helps me to keep the attic clear…

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Books A lot of books.

Can Books Improve Your Mental Health?

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Apparently, they can.  Bibliotherapy is an approach to mental health treatments being used by Dr. Martina Schlotens, a Canadian physiatrist. She will prescribe books to patients based on their needs. The reading prescription can be done as a solo treatment or in conjunction with other treatments.  While it may sound…

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Mental Health Stages of a caterpillar evolving into a butterfly

Embracing Change

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“Change is inevitable.” – Benjamin Disraeli Change is also constant, from the minuscule things we don’t notice to the major events that impact our lives. We navigate change because we have to. We can’t get overly comfortable because something will happen that will catch us off guard and send our…

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