Gratitude
Gratitude CAN help you feel better…much better.
COVID-19 makes me catastrophize!
Some techniques to help you deal with catastrophizing!
Exercising 3 to 5 times a week brings biggest mental health benefits
A new large-scale U.S. study has found that people who exercise report having 1.5 fewer days of poor mental health a month compared to people who do not exercise. However, working out too much could actually have the opposite effect. … Continued
Vast new study confirms significant health benefits of nature
Most of us know that taking a hike in the woods or a walk in the park makes us feel good. Until I started researching more about the physical health benefits of time spent outdoors, I figured it was just … Continued
What to Do When a Loved One Is Severely Depressed
This was a good article from the New York Times: There are no easy answers for helping someone struggling with depression, especially if you’ve already tried and tried. Here are some tips from experts. By Heather Murphy At a suicide … Continued
Depression is NOT a sign of weakness…
With thanks to “Mike” who cut out this article…. Meditation & Health No 18-Brighter Days Ahead:Dealing With Depression
17 ‘Small,’ but Significant, Lifestyle Changes That Help People With Anxiety
This was sent to me by a friend. With thanks to “The Mighty”, and here’s a link to the full article. While it’s easy — and understandable — to roll your eyes when someone offers a “miracle cure” … Continued
The Bike That Saved My Life
FROM the New York Times – Jan 19, 2018 Two years ago, in January, my husband and I walked into a foreclosed house on a tree-lined street in Bedford-Stuyvesant that no one had lived in for 22 years. “I could … Continued