Does Nature Really Help Us Relax?
Most of us feel immense relaxation when we breathe in that breath of fresh air on a cold winter day. Or, lying at the beach listening to the waves, or playing in the sand brings …Read More
6 Tips for Shy People to Make New Friends
6 Tips for Shy People to Make New Friends
Visualize a Positive Outcome
Turn Self-Talk to Positive
Do something uncomfortable and get out of your comfort zone. Just Do It!
Ask Questions
Remind Yourself Of …Read More
Negative Beliefs
Negative Beliefs
Psychology Tomorrow Magazine posted a great blog about Negative Beliefs. Read it here.
Snigdha Gharami gives some good examples of negative beliefs and how they are wrong. For instance, the idea of “never changing” in …Read More
5 Minutes Of What The Media Actually Does To A Woman
5 Minutes Of What The Media Actually Does To A Woman
Have you ever thought about the impact that media has on the images of the world we have? More importantly, have you ever thought about …Read More
How to Reduce Stress Over Christmas and Holidays
How to Reduce Stress Over Christmas and Holidays
Cold weather ✔
Snow ✔
2013 coming to an end ✔
Deadlines approaching ✔
More family time ✔
More commitments ✔
Season of giving ✔
…as you know, the list keeps running. Most of our …Read More
Jennifer Lawrence and Social Anxiety
Social Anxiety and Its Prevalence
According to Statistics Canada, social anxiety is one of the most common anxiety disorders. Social anxiety is
“a disorder characterized by a fear of situations in which there is potential for …Read More
Are You an Introvert?
Understanding Introversion: Why Social Time Drains You (and What It Really Means)
If you feel exhausted after long social interactions, no matter how much you like the people, you might identify as an introvert. Introversion isn’t …Read More
What Are You Doing This Weekend?
Ah, it’s weekend again! Finally, some time to relax or do something fun! What are you doing this weekend? Maybe you’ll spend some quality time with your family and friends? Or, you’re going to spend your …Read More