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octobre 26, 2022Like
5 ways to embrace anti-perfectionism and welcome the new you
Set yourself free from unnecessary limitations, with these life-changing tips It can be easy to think that if we aren’t going to do something perfectly, there is little point in trying. But there’s a fresh perspective on the scene. Anti-perfectionism teaches us that, when tackling any task, we can be happy to learn slowly, through trial and error, and by making mistakes. We can be as pleased with the processes as with the outcomes, and the imperfections in our work happi
octobre 26, 2022Like
Uplift your everyday with positivity journaling
When everything gets dark, sometimes we have to make our own light. Here we speak to positive psychology practitioner Sophie Cliff about the power of positivity journaling As I write this, the world is feeling a little gloomy. Grey clouds are hanging heavy in the sky and the current news cycle is enough to make anyone dizzy. Having said that, I made time to journal this morning and I’m listening to my favourite ‘autumn vibes’ playlist, so there are flickers happi
octobre 26, 2022Like
All You Need To Know About Decidophobia (Fear Of Making Wrong Decisions)
There are certain times when we fear making big decisions because we need to evaluate, re-think, provide us time, weigh the pros and cons, think about goals, consider the possibilities, and whatnot. When we experience fear while making big decisions (buying a house, choosing a job, or getting engaged), it is quite normal to feel anxious, stressed, or irritated. And, you know it is completely normal because such decisions are life-changing and need to have a proper evaluation. But have you calmsage
octobre 25, 2022Like
What is Parentification? This Reversal of Roles Between Parents & Kids Can Be Toxic
In functional and healthy families, parents and children have clearly defined roles — the parent cares for the child while the child grows and develops. However, in some families, these roles are reversed, and this is known as parentification. “Parentification is when a child has to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of a parent. This may occur because the parent has asked the child to take on this role or because the child notices that no one else is filling shek
octobre 25, 2022Like
So Video Games Might Actually Be Good for Kids Brain Development?
It turns out playing video games might not be as harmful to children’s brains as we thought. A new study published in the medical journal Pediatrics is shedding light on how video gaming impacts the cognitive abilities of elementary school-aged children. More than 2,200 kids across the United States were recruited in public, private, and charter schools for the research, with the average participant being about 10 years old. A slight majority (63 percent) were girls. To gather data, the shek
octobre 25, 2022Like
FDA Announces New Mammogram Standards for People With Dense Breasts
Women with dense breast tissue are more likely to develop breast cancer, yet most of us aren’t educated by our doctors about this risk factor. A new regulatory measure from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeks to change that. The FDA is planning to implement new mammogram standards to support people with dense breasts, according to a letter from Katherine Klimczak, the agency’s acting legislative director. Writing to United States Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut, Klimczak said the FDA shek
octobre 25, 2022Like
You Can Now Buy Hearing Aids Over the Counter
In August, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policy change opened the door for hearing aids to be sold over the counter (OTC), and as of October 17, 2022, consumers can now purchase hearing aids directly, without consulting a healthcare provider. The Biden-Harris administration said the move will lower healthcare costs for consumers. Medicare provides no coverage for the devices, and because prescription hearing aids can cost thousands of dollars, it’s estimated that only 14% of older adults with hearing Healthy
octobre 25, 2022Like
Norman Regional Health System Announces $300M Expansion
Norman Regional Health System (Norman, Okla.) is planning a $300 million, five-part expansion project, according to the website journalrecord.com. As part of the project, the system’s HealthPlex hospital in Norman will add 650,000 square feet for a larger emergency department, surgical suites, intensive care unit, new ambulatory pavilion, and cancer center. Slated to open in 2023, the addition will increase the hospital’s bed count to 307 beds. Additionally, most of Norman Regional Hospital will be demolished to make way for healthcare
octobre 25, 2022Like
7 Quick (And Effective) Tips For Staying Calm Under Pressure
Stress is becoming more and more common these days and while stress is a normal part of our lives – even positive in some cases – too much stress can leave you feeling drained, overwhelmed, and panicky. Not in the same order and not always. Learning how to stay calm under pressure and stress can be beneficial. When we’re under pressure – in communication, work, or other normal life activities – our body can go into “fight or flight” mode. calmsage
octobre 25, 2022Like
New Study Looks At Foster Care, Parental Incarceration, and Youth Mental Health
A new study published in the Journal of Child Abuse and Neglect looked at the prevalence, disparities, and mental health of youth at the intersection of parental incarceration and foster care. “Our study was about adolescent health in the context of parental incarceration and foster care,” study author, Luke Muentner told us. “Really, we were hoping to get a deeper understanding of how exposure to both the criminal legal and the child welfare system differentially impacts youth mental health compared theravive
octobre 25, 2022Like
Billie Dunlevy on low self-esteem: “Treat yourself like someone who matters”
Integrative Therapist Billie Dunlevy discusses low self-esteem and shares how you can start to improve yours, today ‘Self-esteem’ is a phrase we hear and use often but what is the definition of self-esteem, and more importantly perhaps, low self esteem? Billie Dunlevy, a Counselling Directory Member and Integrative Therapist has the answer and shares some realistic ways we can start to improve our own self-esteem. “Self-esteem is a measure of how we value and perceive ourselves,” Billie explains on Happiful’s happi
octobre 25, 2022Like
What Are Self-Limiting Beliefs? How To Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs?
“I’m too old/young for this job” “I don’t have enough time to invest in myself” “I don’t have the experience to be one of the best on the team” Have you ever fallen victim to such thoughts and beliefs? Well, these are some examples of self-limiting beliefs that can stop you from experiencing the success you deserve. Self-limiting beliefs can stem from the various experiences that you’ve had in your life. Self-limiting beliefs can handicap you and make you perform calmsage