Jun 23, 2020 | Anxiety Counseling, Self-Help, Stress, Stress Management Counseling
What do you think of when you hear the word “relaxation?” Does relaxation sound like an indulgent luxury or a practice that is crucial for your well being? Research shows that taking time to relax through simple and short practices has huge mental and physical...
Jul 24, 2018 | Stress, Stress Management Counseling
Stress is not just unpleasant; it can also cause physical health problems. Even a few minutes spent worrying causes physical changes in the body. Our complex brains constantly send signals thorough the entire body and receive signals back from the body. Our thoughts...
Jul 1, 2018 | Stress, Stress Management Counseling
Life is often busy and demanding. Finding quick and effective ways to reduce stress is crucial for good health. Try taking just a few minutes to relax each morning and afternoon. You could take a walk, practice deep breathing, tense and relax muscles, or engage in an...
Oct 11, 2015 | Parents, Stress, Stress Management Counseling
The fall semester is in full swing, and for many students that means midterms are here. Soon students will begin feeling the pressure of projects, papers, and tests. While a moderate amount of stress can motivate us to perform well, too much stress can lead negative...
Jan 16, 2014 | Inspiration, SMAART, Stress, Stress Management Counseling, Wellness Coaching
“Keep in mind that you are always saying ‘no’ to something. If it isn’t to the apparent, urgent things in your life, it is probably to the most fundamental, highly important things. Even when the urgent is good, the good can keep you from your best, keep you from your...
Sep 20, 2011 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), College Students, Counseling, Learning Disabilities, Self Esteem, Self-Help, Stress, Stress Management Counseling
“I’m just lazy.” “I just don’t want to do it.” “I don’t know why I don’t get things done.” These are common statements I hear when counseling people who procrastinate. Procrastination is often misunderstood, and it is often labeled as laziness. Many people do not...
