The shorter days of winter can often bring with them the feeling of “winter blues”. Some of us can feel abnormally sluggish, moody, and hopeless. These “winter blues” are common. In fact, millions of people in America experience them each year. There are many stressors that come with the holiday season. Mental health experts believe […]
How to Change Your Brain for the Good
Capacity of Your Brain While we have the ability to be calm, contented and centered, our overactive brain can prevent us from being present. The constant chatter we experience can be referred to as “monkey mind.” Unless we are aware of our monkey mind, we can be easily swept away by our thoughts, emotions and […]
Importance of Sleep Can’t be Over Stated!
Sleep gives your body the opportunity to relax and refresh. During sleep your heart rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and oxygen consumption all decease. Chronic stress can lead to burnout, anger, depression and medical problems. Impacts of Sleep Sleep has been linked to the following: Learning and memory Sleep helps your brain commit […]
