Negative self talk is an all-too-common experience that can greatly impact our emotional well-being and overall quality of life. It is the internal dialogue we have with ourselves that is self-critical, judgmental, and pessimistic. While it may seem harmless, negative self-talk can have significant and lasting effects on our mental health, including increased stress, anxiety,Continue reading “How to navigate negative self talk”
Author Archives: Georgia Louise Leasher
Killing two birds with one stone: how to improve wellbeing
how to improve wellbeing
How to harness your mind: mindfulness and meditation
Mindfulness and meditation are practices that have been shown to reduce anxiety and depression. There is strong evidence that supports that these practices can have a significant positive impact on mental health. In this blog post, we will explore the science behind mindfulness and meditation and why they are effective in reducing anxiety and depression.Continue reading “How to harness your mind: mindfulness and meditation”
How Therapy Works (Hint: it’s not magic!)
Sometimes therapy gets talked about in an elusive way, making it a bit confusing to understand. If you ask a friend who is in therapy what they do, you might get responses like, “I do talk therapy,” or “my therapist helps me sort things out.” Sometimes therapy seems to be a lot of talking, withoutContinue reading “How Therapy Works (Hint: it’s not magic!)”
Guilt vs. Shame & how to differentiate and manage both
Guilt and shame are two emotions that are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct differences in their meaning and impact on an individual’s life. According to renowned researcher and author Brené Brown, guilt and shame are not the same things and understanding the difference between the two is crucial for developing emotional resilience. GuiltContinue reading “Guilt vs. Shame & how to differentiate and manage both”
Boost your Mood with Gratitude: How to Implement Thankfulness
Boost your mood with gratitude! Gratitude is a powerful emotion that has been shown to have numerous benefits for your mental health and social relationships…
2023 is Your Year to Have the Best Valentine’s Day Ever
Have the best Valentine’s Day ever this year! Check out some of these awesome therapist-approved resources to take your connection to the next level this year
Finding Joy
George Bernard Shaw stated, “The joy in life is to be used for a purpose. I want to be used up when I die.” Mother Theresa said, “A joyful heart is the inevitable result of a heart burning with love.” Buddha postulated that “We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. WhenContinue reading “Finding Joy”
Defining Wellness
When you think about your health, how do you conceptualize it? Do you think about what your body looks and feels like? Or how you react when something in your life goes wrong? While body image and resilience are pieces of the puzzle, neither of them represents the whole picture. A widely accepted strengths-based modelContinue reading “Defining Wellness”
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