Self-Care
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 20, 2020 | Counseling News, COVID-19, Q&A, Self-Care
Click here to schedule online counseling at Thriveworks. Hey y’all, my name is Brittany Morris. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the lead clinician with Thriveworks in Chesapeake, Virginia. A lot’s been going on obviously with COVID-19 and so...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 25, 2019 | Counseling News, Self-Care, Technology
Thanks to streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+, we can binge-watch almost anything we want, whenever we want. This type of viewing is enjoyed by the majority of the US, as a new study shows that 70% of American households subscribe to at least one video...
by Edie Weinstein | Nov 5, 2019 | Counseling News, Self-Care
I was scrolling through Facebook recently, when I came across a friend who said she had “run out of spoons”. She reached out to her Facebook friends in hopes of feeling supported and rejuvenated. Personally, I had seen the term but wasn’t sure of its exact meaning. ...
by Lillyana Morales | Oct 17, 2019 | Counseling News, Self-Care
Physical health has always been emphasized and encouraged. Habits like maintaining a healthy diet, going to the gym, brushing your teeth, are just a few familiar examples. But how about maintaining your mental health? While physical wellness is definitely important,...
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 5, 2019 | Counseling News, Happiness, Self-Care, Self-Improvement
Spending time in a city park can make you happier. This, according to a University Alabama study that examined the emotional impact of visiting parks in urban areas. Researchers found that spending just 20 minutes in a city park improved emotional wellbeing....
by Taylor Bennett | Apr 4, 2019 | Counseling News, Health & Exercise, Self-Care
No need to feel guilty about napping. A study from the American College of Cardiology says midday napping can lower your blood pressure. Researchers analyzed 212 people with an average age of 62 years old. They found that taking a nap during the day was linked with a...
by Taylor Bennett | May 4, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Self-Care
I’m guessing you’ve heard the term “self-care” before, right? And you probably associate it with a few specific images: sinking into a warm bubble bath, scribbling in a journal before bed, or maybe meditating quietly on a yoga mat. These are all accurate...
by Taylor Bennett | May 4, 2018 | Counseling News, Happiness, Mental Health, Self-Care
How often do you say, “This is the worst day ever,” or maybe even, “I hate my life”? Probably every now and then. A lot of us are easily disheartened when things don’t quite go our way, and we quickly engage in these irrational thoughts. Sure, doing so is only human…...
by Taylor Bennett | May 4, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Self-Care
A year or so ago, I read a poem that really resonated with me: “Loneliness is a sign you are in desperate need of yourself.” This one-liner, which is written by Rupi Kaur and featured in her best-selling book Milk and Honey, sums up the importance of spending time...
by Taylor Bennett | May 4, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Self-Care
Let’s get straight to business. First and foremost, what in the world are positive affirmations? Positive affirmations are statements that help us overcome those negative thoughts that clog up our minds. For example, “I forgive myself for my imperfections, I’m only...
by Taylor Bennett | May 4, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Self-Care
Guess what! One of your favorite activities of all-time comes with some pretty amazing benefits. It takes little to no effort, you can do it from the convenience of your own home (and often do), AND you don’t even have to get out of bed. In fact, you should get into...
by Taylor Bennett | May 4, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Self-Care
For some reason or another, people roll their eyes at the term self-care. But really, we should all be talking about self-care and bragging about how we prioritize our wellbeing rather than feeling ashamed or embarrassed. Because without implementing the proper...
