“Comparison is the thief of joy.”Theodore Roosevelt I know firsthand that comparison is a thief of joy. Comparison leads to unnecessary stress and anxiety. Comparison can lead to superiority: I’m smarter than you I’m better than you I’m stronger...
Are we there yet? Navigating through our mental health struggles is not a quick fix, but a daring and often slow journey encompassing dramatic ebbs and flows. Here are two tips that I have found helpful on my journey of emotional recovery: 1. Embrace the...
To fear is to be human. Fear is first provoked in the amygdala, the primal part of our brain that is hardwired for our protection and survival. Fearful thoughts immediately activate our ‘fight-freeze-flight’ stress response, releasing an uncomfortable cascade...
How’s your sleep? When was the last time you woke up feeling refreshed and ready for the challenges of a new day? Sleep stoppers Below are some common factors that inhibit quality sleep: Unmanageable stress Poor diet e.g. caffeine, sugar, white carbohydrates...
The Christmas season is an opportune time to disrupt the rhythm of the world by intentionally engaging and disengaging. ENGAGE Be hospitable: eat with family and friends Be active: walk, run, swim, surf, ride a bike, workout etc. Be generous: give generously to...
When my private world began to implode in early 2007, I was assigned a Mental Health Treatment Plan by my General Practitioner. As my main issue was debilitating anxiety, I was recommended to see a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT). Through this approach of...
