We are all familiar with the benefits of exercise for our physical health, but we often forget how good it is for mental health.
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News of tragedies can leave us feeling heavy hearted, or even trigger memories that reactivate past trauma.
Being mindful of our social and sensory needs and limits helps to ensure that we don’t find ourselves bombarded and burnt out.
Dr. John Gottman’s groundbreaking research studied over 3,000 couples across several decades to uncover the secrets of a happy relationship.
Meaning in life – yes, that ever-elusive thing we are always hunting – could be the secret ingredient to reignite our motivation.
The hallmark feature of perfectionism involves the unrelenting pursuit of high standards in order to feel connected, valuable, and important.
Managing the emotions around sleep problems is a vital step in regaining the ability to fall asleep, writes psychologist Jennifer Chu.
Once we can identify which types of faulty thinking we are using, we can reframe, and take a more balanced perspective.
Holistic self-care is good stewardship that gives us the strength, resilience, and clarity required to effectively serve God and others.
As a psychologist, I have to say that a huge chunk of my time is actually spent helping clients learn to be less perfect.