It can be a wild world out there, and sometimes, that can lead parents to worry. We cannot protect our children from everything in life, and in fact, doing so would be a mistake. That said, it can feel as though needing to protect the mental health of our children is more important than ever, […]
Mental Health
Stress Awareness Month
Stress can be debilitating, and it can cause and/or aggravate health problems. And since stress is a normal part of human existence — nobody is immune to it — it’s important to arm ourselves with knowledge so that we recognize when stress rears its ugly head. (Amazingly, we don’t always notice it’s happening to us.) […]
Protect Your Mental Health When You Drive For a Living
If you drive for a living, it’s crucial you take steps to prioritize your mental health. Whether you’re a truck driver, courier, or a traveling salesman, you are spending long hours behind the wheel each day. The monotony, isolation, lack of sleep, and sedentary nature of the job can all combine to take a severe […]
Bored? Let’s Change That!
Boredom is something that has many of us in its grip right now. While we understand it’s important to stay home in order to stay safe and slow the spread of the coronavirus worldwide pandemic, it’s inevitable that you may have found twiddling your thumbs now that we’re about two months into the lockdown period. […]
Deconstructing Anxiety
Today I’m happy to share with my interview with Dr Todd Pressman, a psychologist and author of the book, Deconstructing Anxiety. Interview with Dr Todd Pressman, author of Deconstructing Anxiety Welcome to Everyday Gyaan, Dr Pressman. As you explain in Deconstructing Anxiety, everyone has a core fear. Would you shed further light on the basic […]
Why Focusing on the Bright Side Isn’t Always Good Advice
I’m a person of contradictions. Who isn’t? So last week, I wrote about the need to have a positive outlook. But this week, I’m looking at why focusing on the bright side isn’t always good advice. I stand by both points of view! Whether you’re reading a self help book or scrolling through your Instagram […]
