What do we all have in common? That we secretly love gossip. We love hearing it and passing it on. We spend millions to read gossip even when we know it’s not true. So why do we gossip, read Stanford research: Hidden benefits of gossip, ostracism.
#gossip #therapy #stress
Volunteering with friends is one of the best ways to insure you have a great weekend. Volunteering is good for your mind and body. It will give you purpose while stimulating your mind and getting your heart rate up. It combats depression, stress, anger, and anxiety. Doing it with friends adds a layer of fun and whimsy.
Some good places to volunteer:
Animal Shelters
Houses of worship
Post a picture of where you volunteered this weekend.
#volunteer #stress #friends #therapy #therapist
People are staying single longer and even those that are married tend to be more autonomous than previous generations. I work with clients that refuse to run errands or go out to dinner alone. They fear being judged as lesser than if they were to be spotted by an acquaintance.
Enjoying ones company is a sign of strength and confidence. Take your self to the movies, visit a museum, or utter those scary words “Table for one please” and feel empowered at once! Our independence is read as confidence to our partners and society at large, and confidence is one of the most coveted qualities.
Please share what you prefer to do alone…
#confidence #alone #anxiety #depression #therapy #therapist
1. List the 3 people you spend the most time with, why, and how they’re affecting your behaviors, your thoughts, your life.
2. If you stopped thinking about money or people’s opinions, what would you do with your life?
3. What is a book you wish someone would write or how would you change the ending of a book you recently read?
#happiness #journaling #therapy #therapist
Monday Marriage Tip…compliment your partner. According to Gottman research a healthy relationship has a 5:1 ratio. Five positive to one negative comment. Infuse your relationship with compliments and you both will benefit.
This act of kindness increases serotonin for both the giver and receiver which leads to increased productivity, decreased stress, and more harmony. Make it part of your routine and watch the bickering between you subside.
#marriage #couples #argument #therapy #therapist #marriagecounseling
I recently came across a book called The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge. One of the things the author discusses is the power of visualization. Experiments done with basketball players showed that players that sat on the bench but visualized practicing their warm up routine, actually had the same level of preparedness at game time as those that physically practiced.
How can visualization help you?
#happiness #anxiety #therapy #therapist #visualization
Happiness Tip of the Day
What Minimalism is really all about is reassessment of your priorities so that you can strip away the excess stuff—the possessions and ideas and relationships and activities—that don’t bring value to your life – Colin Wright {blogger Exilelifestyle.com}
Research suggests that purchasing an experience resulted in higher mood then purchasing an item. Creating memories, especially those shared with others, leads to greater happiness.
What new experiences await you?
#life #happiness #money #financialtherapy #therapy #therapist