by Dan Tamasulo | Dec 10, 2019 | Counseling News, Self-Improvement
Many people keep a diary or journal as a way to store their thoughts. Actually, a recent study found that 83% of girls, ages 16-19 say they keep a diary—mostly as a means of personal reflection. If you keep a diary or journal, you are in good company. Past United...
by Taylor Bennett | Nov 22, 2019 | Self-Improvement
Looking to boost your creativity? Implement these 3 tips: One, listen to music that makes you happy. In a recent study published by PLOS One, participants completed creative exercises while listening to music that evoked happy, calm, sad, or anxious feelings. The...
by Molly Barnes | Aug 14, 2019 | Counseling News, Self-Improvement
In order to be rewarded throughout life, you sometimes have to take a little risk. Going outside the box can be daunting, if not outright terrifying. Your 20s and 30s are the perfect time to take these risks and reap the rewards. You’re still young enough to...
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 | Aug 17, 2018 | Counseling News, Self-Improvement
Daily routines can reduce stress, help us break bad habits (and create better ones), and introduce structure to our lives. However, it’s also beneficial to open ourselves to change and new opportunities as they arise—doing so reduces rigidity and increases happiness....
by Connie Habash | Aug 17, 2018 | Counseling News, Self-Improvement
Self-reflection is the key to self-awareness: it allows us to look neutrally at our thoughts, feelings, emotions, and actions. Through this practice, we are able to look at ourselves with interest and curiosity. We begin to dig deeper, to question our very being: why...
by Brad Krause | Aug 17, 2018 | Counseling News, Self-Improvement
Work is a common cause of stress, for a number of reasons, including: fear of losing one’s job, gossip, and a long commute. You can take control of these stressors and ultimately improve your mental health by working for yourself. It’s important to note that...
by Tara Arhakos | Aug 16, 2018 | Counseling News, Self-Improvement
It’s important you make time for your hobbies, as partaking in your favorite activities is vital to stress management, social connection, and your overall happiness. When you engage in an activity you enjoy, you release a neurotransmitter called dopamine, which makes...
by Taylor Bennett | Aug 16, 2018 | Counseling News, Counseling Topics, Self-Improvement
You can work toward self-improvement by making small changes each day. A few actionable tips include practicing gratitude, logging out of social media, exercising, and saying some positive affirmations in the mirror. To further your self-improvement mission, set out...
by Taylor Bennett | Aug 15, 2018 | Counseling News, Self-Improvement
A personal mission statement simply states your purpose in life—it considers and combines all of your values into just a couple sentences. It’s important to have a personal mission statement as it motivates you to have a positive impact on the world and helps you feel...
by Taylor Bennett | Aug 15, 2018 | Counseling News, Self-Improvement
When life becomes overwhelming, it helps to consult your personal value system, which outlines your priorities and guides your actions. Your personal values also help to determine what kind of people you keep around, what purpose you seek, and how you treat others. To...
by Taylor Bennett | Aug 14, 2018 | Counseling News, Self-Improvement
A lot of factors work together to breed the right job for you—these include passion, enjoyment, location, work/life balance, and workplace culture. When it comes to personal fulfillment, it’s important that you’re passionate about your job and truly enjoy what you’re...
