Take Control of Your Panic Attacks in 6 Simple Steps
Panic attacks can happen out of the blue and feel terrifying. They are a sudden and intense fear when there is no clear danger. Panic attacks can be triggered or spontaneous. Often your heart is racing, you’re struggling to breathe, you feel light headed and dizzy, you have chest pain and a fear of being […]
Psych-illogical, Senseless, and Inhumane. STOP WARS now!
War is one of the most psych-illogical acts that humans engage in. History shows that most wars are started by men with power and wealth, who are seeking more of both through conquest. However, these power mongers can’t really say they are starting a war because they want more dominance and fortune, so they guise […]
6 Creative Ways to be With Your Anger!
Have you been told “anger is bad”, or “people who are angry are out of control”, or “if you express your anger, you will be rejected”? Anger Gets a Bad Rap Anger is actually a healthy response to having your boundaries crossed – telling you what is ok and what is not ok. For example, anger teaches […]
Two Mistakes to Avoid When Facing Your Fears
Have you ever tried to “get over” your fears by facing it head on but ended up feeling even worse? Like many others, you may have started with high hopes but were left feeling discouraged and helpless about dealing with your anxiety. Well, there may be hope after all. COMBATTING ANXIETY WITH SYSTEMATIC DESENSITIZATION One […]
How Does the Beauty Industry Negatively Impact our Mental Health Without us Even Realizing it?
Interview w/ Dr. Gloria Lee, Clinical Psychologist Last Fall Dr. Lee did an Interview with Demee Kochon Beauty and Mental Health, we wanted to share an excerpt from Demee’s article. What is the role of beauty in life? We are all intrinsically attracted to beauty. The human brain is designed to enjoy and appreciate things […]
5 Common Work-Related Stressors and How to Resolve Them
Does work stress have you feeling like something needs to change? Is the stress from your workplace creeping into your personal life? Work can be a source of income, connection, achievement, and pride. But it can also be a source of stress. Left unchecked, work-related stress can negatively impact the quality of our work and […]
A New Year, A New Beginning
Many of you may be grateful that 2020 is over. You are ready for better days, to conquer the world and make up for lost time. However, when I reflect back on 2020, I remember the year with (some) fondness. Here are the top lessons that 2020, the year of COVID-19 has taught me. Like […]
How to Stay Safe by Resisting Complacency During the Pandemic
In Canada, we’re almost 6 months into the global pandemic where life has turned upside down and inside out. This new reality is no longer new. Like most things in life, you start off well, then lose steam and go back to your old ways. This is true whether you’re in a relationship, trying to […]
5 Ways to Stay Sane at Home During the Pandemic
5 Ways to Stay Sane at Home During the Pandemic As we enter into our fourth month of social distancing and staying at home, we are forced to find a new normal in our life. Although we may be physically safe at home, some of us are starting to feel stir crazy. Most of our […]