Remember March 2020? Most of us, including myself, thought that this thing called COVID-19 would be over in a few weeks. It’s not surprising that this chronic pandemic stress has increased the likelihood of burnout and severe mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and substance use. In this blog, discover what burnout is and how to identify your sources of stress…
Read MoreDecades of research indicate that acts of kindness provide substantial benefits to our wellbeing. But how much kindness is needed? Several studies show that at least five acts of kindness are necessary over the week (Lyubomirsky & Layous, 2013). Here are some ideas to consider…
Read MoreThe second pillar of kindness is kind thoughts. The best way to think about this is to picture the running dialogue in our heads. Typically, that dialogue is composed of thoughts about ourselves and others. It's that voice that whispers things like, "that person doesn't like me," or “they think I'm not smart, etc." Let’s learn how to address these thoughts and develop self-compassion.
Read MoreFor kindness to be your "default" mode, you must hone those other-related emotions such as empathy, sympathy, and compassion. Here is how to identify and differentiate these emotions - and how to use them to be kind!
Read MoreWhen asked, most of us would say that we want to be kind. And it is something we value in others. In Western society, we appreciate kindness in others even more than honesty, gratitude, or hope. In this week’s blog, learn the general definition of kindness, its’ three pillars, and benefits…
Read MoreAs humans, we often think in binary terms such as “black and white” or “all or nothing”, rather than shades of gray. This tendency is called dichotomous thinking. When we are embarking on making behavior changes, we often fall into this trap. Here’s how to avoid it…
Read MoreWhen we embark on making healthy choices to improve our lives, we will have failures and slip up. Here’s how to handle such situations…
Read MoreMost of us have new year’s resolutions or goals to improve our eating. For some of us, it’s about improving our health. For others, it is about losing those pounds we gained over the holidays or during the pandemic. Research shows that a non-dieting approach known as “Mindful Eating”, can help us achieve whatever our goal is around eating. Here’s more…
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