Self-Care
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...
by Taylor Bennett | May 2, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Self-Care
When we’re debilitated by a painfully sore throat, stuffy nose, and pounding headache, we’re quick to call out of work. When we’re injured with a broken arm or sprained ankle, we don’t think twice about taking a couple days off. But when we’re stressed out of our...
by Taylor Bennett | May 2, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Self-Care
Two words: snow day. Kids everywhere scream excitedly because they don’t have to go to school and adults breathe a sigh of relief because they get an unexpected day off of work—guilt-free. That’s why snow days are magnificent. They give you a break, from school or...
by Taylor Bennett | May 1, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Self-Care
I’ve always loved to write. (Go figure.) Therefore, I’ve always loved journaling. I got my first journal in elementary school; it was a bulky, white, furry diary with a rainbow patch in the center of the front cover. I thought it was the coolest thing ever and wrote...
by Taylor Bennett | May 1, 2018 | Counseling News, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Care
A lot of people are intimidated or turned off by the terms “mindfulness” and “meditation.” But in reality, there’s nothing to be afraid of. And there’s no reason not to give them a try. Because time and time again, the same individuals who were skeptical of the...
