What is Paranoia? Paranoia is an intense anxiety or fearful thoughts and feelings that are often related to persecution, conspiracy, or threat. Paranoia occurs with many mental disorders, but most often presents in psychotic disorders. Paranoia can develop into delusions; when irrational beliefs and thoughts become fixed so that nothing, even evidence, can convince a […]
Coming Out of the Shadows Here we’ll explore the beauty and freedom of creating our best lives and what it means to live boldly as ourselves. How can we come out of the shadows and open up our universe? Let’s dive in. When is the time you felt your best? This question often makes people […]
Learn 3 Simple Techniques for Self Awareness. Last week we talked about irrational thinking and our tendency to compare ourselves to others. Now we’ll get into irrational thinking as it relates to self worth and self esteem; how we gain self awareness and what we can do to improve that awareness. This is an important […]
In every moment we have a choice. Not only in the decisions we make, but in the thoughts we follow. Let’s examine this by exploring common thoughts we all have and two options of where we can take them, or rather, where they can take us if we’re not being conscious of them. A common […]
Can exercise be a solution for mental health disorders? Many people sweat at the the gym or in nature to build muscle, physical endurance and to acquire that slim, sexy body, but your workouts have benefits above the waist too. Evidence is escalating for the mental benefits from exercise and psychologists have begun using […]
There’s a great saying, “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.” Often helping someone might interfere with their own growth needed to get past a recurring problem or pattern throughout their life. How and when to help a friend with a problem: – Be present. Sometimes a friend simply needs the company of an […]
Are you subject to bullying at your workplace? Statics report 1 in 3 employees have experienced some form of bullying at work. Workplace bullies most likely began exhibiting these behaviors in grade school through college and moved onto drastically negatively impacting the business world. Take a look at these typical personas to identify if you […]
But How? Follow these 3 steps to feeling better NOW You know the stories of those who have come out the other side of darkness. And while they can often inspire, they can also leave us feeling as if there’s no clear path for us to get from here to there. It may seem too […]
Are you always reaching for your phone to check social media, email or a myriad of texts and updates, with most of them being increasingly insignificant? If you’re like so many of us, we’re always connected and studies are supporting the predictions, that it’s leading to brain overload and stress. A growth in social media […]
The use of addictive drugs of all types is a global problem, yet few understand why it affects men more than women. Some doctors and healthcare specialists view addiction as a disease, whereas others see it as a problem of behaviour. Before we look at the nature of addiction, let’s review some statistics relating to […]