Weekly update of news, research and blogs that may be helpful for dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma and more.
NEWS YOU CAN USE: JULY 9, 2021
Tough Guys Finish First: Five Ways To Increase 'Grit' And Realize Your Dreams
Somewhere between toddlerhood and adulthood most of us learn to dial back our determination or desire to persist when faced with failure. We become complacent and settle for too little in life. We set aside dreams after failing to reach our goals after the first, second or third attempt. Many of us let the fear of failure keep us from experiencing what life holds for us.
How To Stop Anxiety
Feeling confident, calm, at peace... that is a goal worth working toward. Many people, however, seldom know that sensation. Instead they are haunted by fears, hounded by anxiety. If that describes you, then take heart, there are some straight forward ways to push anxiety to the sidelines and experience greater peace of mind.
Relationship Fears: Grow Confident By Knowing What To Look For In A Healthy Romance
Many men and women fear becoming close, they have anxiety about forming intimate romantic relationships. As a result they spend much of their lives feeling frustrated, isolated and alone. Knowing what to look for at the beginning of a romantic relationship, the signs that tell you it is headed in a healthy direction, can reduce these fears. and open the door to genuine intimacy.
Three Tips For Breaking Up (Without Breaking Down)
Breaking off a romantic relationship can be difficult. Even after all options have been exhausted, some men and women remain entangled in a romance that has no future. They are uncertain how to end the relationship without hurting the person they still care about, and who they at one time deeply loved. Although there is no easy way to bring things to an end, there are a few steps that can be taken that will help. Keep in mind that if you are ending a relationship that has run its course, you are not love’s executioner. You are simply the coroner declaring the obvious. Some practical tips for making a clean break will help you move on.
Four Ways To Make Next Year A Great Year
It’s difficult to believe that 2018 is coming to a close. I’ll bet you remember when the year was still fresh. A clean slate to write upon. Yet now the year is quickly running to the finish line. Another chapter of life written.
Many of us use this time to reflect on memories of what went well, the successes we’ve had, times with family and friends, and the goals we’ve achieved.
Staying Strong When Facing Pandemic Challenges
The Top Five Signs You Are Dating A Teenager In An Adult’s Body
Three Ways To Make Life Easier For People With OCD During The Pandemic
People who struggle with OCD may have heightened struggles with the shelter in place orders that have been employed across the country. Fortunately there are several things that can be done to make life easier, and to help the person with OCD get through this phase of life with much less struggle and strain. Read further to learn three ways to help someone with OCD to deal with the stress of shelter in place.
Bad Boys, Good Girls, Bad Choices
Bad Boys make great characters for movies and novels. In real life, however, they seldom make wonderful boyfriends, let alone husbands. Even so, some women find themselves repeatedly entering into relationships with just this type of man, even though it invariably ends with heartache. Understanding what drives this impulse can be the first step to making healthier decisions, and enjoying more rewarding relationships.
100 Ways To Remain Engaged And Active During The COVID19 Shutdown
Lower Anxiety and Depression by Working Out: Help Getting Started
Even modest exercise can help beat back anxiety and depression. But most people find it difficult to consistently put in the work required to gain these benefits. The problem is often that regular exercise has not become a habit. People quit before having trained their brain to make working out something that feels like a “need” rather than a dreaded “chore.” There are some simple ways to push through this barrier and unlock the wealth of benefits that come from breaking a sweat.
Coronavirus And Child Anxiety
Children may become anxious due to the changes that the coronavirus has caused schools, families and cities to make. But the very things that create anxiety can be used to build confidence and mental strength. With a little planning and effort parents can use this difficult moment to instill within their children a greater capacity for resilience.
PTSD: Four Surprising Lessons From Recent Research You Need To Know
PTSD impacts millions of people throughout the world. But research is uncovering insights into PTSD that can provide help and hope for those that are struggling with this difficult challenge. In this article we explore some of those discoveries that a prominent researcher has found after 25 years of studying PTSD.
Building Mental Strength To Win In Life
Persistence, tenacity, or the “never give up” attitude has been shown to distinguish those who reach their goals in life and those who do not. This mental quality is often referred to as “grit” and a great deal of research has been focused both on its impact, and how it can be developed. In this post I go over the core steps you should take to strengthen your grit, to become the tenacious individual that sets goals and achieves them, and then goes on to even greater victories.
How To Make Your Marriage Last
Two Keys For Creating A Family That Thrives
Families that are happy and thriving have two things in common: a high degree of cohesion and strong morale. Developing these attributes within the family seems to come naturally to some parents, but for most of us it requires a sustained intentional effort and hard work. In this article we look at some of the key things parents can do to build a healthy sense of cohesion and morale within the family, and how to make repairs when the inevitable conflicts and clashes occur.
Pre-Marriage Checklist
Both husbands and wives need to bring into a marriage certain personal qualities if their relationship is to survive, and better yet thrive, through the stress and storms of life. Some of these characteristics are obvious, but others are less often considered before moving forward to become married. In this article we will look at nine qualities that can help a marriage flourish.
Important Signs of Child/Teen Depression - And How To Turn Things Around
Depression is not limited to adults. Many children and teens will struggle with depression prior to reaching adulthood. It can be a confusing and frightening experience for parents and their offspring. In today’s article we look at how to identify whether a youngster has significant depression, and how best to respond when depression is present.
