by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Oct 10, 2018 | Blog
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
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Oct 3, 2018 | Blog
Most of us are uncomfortable sitting and feeling our negative emotions. What ever doesn’t feel good we try to get rid of, spiders, telemarketers, and negative feelings. Try accepting them, labeling, and analyzing them in a mindful way. By trying this three step approach you will notice them dissipating naturally and not transforming into deeper darker feelings.
#sad # insecure #judged #feelings #therapy #therapist #emotions
by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Sep 28, 2018 | Blog
Happy Friday! The weekend is almost here and although some of us look forward to it, others might fret. Social anxiety can peak over the weekend when we socialize the most. Wether you are running around doing errands or are attending social engagements, anxiety over being around others can set in. Here are 10 ways to be happier this weekend:
- Be open to new opportunities and people
- De-personalize – not everything is about you
- Feeling disappointed – reframe it into a new
- Fake it till you make really does work
- Stopping fearing judgment and accept that it exists and it’s o.k.
- Ask a friend for feedback or advice
- Volunteer
- Motivate yourself to get a project done
- Change up your routine
- Smile at a stranger
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by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Sep 26, 2018 | Blog
Experts agree that good quality sleep is important for proper body and mind functioning. Lack of sleep affects our ability to concentrate, metabolism and our mood – more specifically depression.
Proper sleep hygiene includes but not limited to:
- Maintain a constant routine – go to sleep and wake up at the same time
- Avoid naps
- Set thermostat to 68F
- Keep the room as dark as possible
- Eliminate caffein after lunch
- Stop using electronics 1 hour before bedtime
- White noise machines are helpful
- Exercise regularly
- If you have a tendency to ruminate then write down tasks prior to going to bed
- Meditate
Hope these tips help and you have a good nights rest. Feel free to add suggestions in the comments field.
#sleep #depression #mood #therapy #therapist
