3 Tips On Self Care

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“Self care” is a phrase us therapists throw out quite often.  But what does it mean?  What really is self care? Self care are all the things that you do to improve your physical and mental well-being. These can include hygiene, nutrition, and lifestyle actions.  So, self care includes things like: drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated, eating nutritious foods, showering regularly, limited alcohol consumption, time with loved ones, and engaging in a favorite hobby. Self care activities are great to do on a consistent and daily basis, but are even more important during times of stress.

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Separate Work from Life : 6 Tips For Remote Workers

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Separate Work from Life : 6 Tips For Remote Workers

Well, it’s been a year!  A year since COVID thrust the entire world into quarantine and chaos.  Many of us transitioned to working from home and many still are working from home.  It seems that working from home might continue indefinitely, since many jobs can be done virtually for some or all of the time.  Since you might be working from home for quite a while, I wanted to take a moment and share some ideas for you to consider to create a work/life balance when you are working from home.

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6 Ways To Deal With Stress As A Caregiver During The Holidays

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6 Ways To Deal With Stress As A Caregiver During The Holidays

At any point in the year, when there are expectations for caregivers that go above and beyond their everyday obligations, especially during holidays, caregivers need extra support! On top of getting your care receiver to their appointments, doing your laundry, managing outside work (if you have a full- or part-time paid job), and making sure the driveway is shoveled, you feel the pressure of getting holiday meals ready, and preparing the house for guests (in my house, this is a week-long event). Do you feel like you have to be a Super Human to get it all done? It is normal to feel overwhelmed, completely exhausted, and like it’s hard to actually feel joy. Luckily, I am here today to give you some support and guidance. 

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Why It's STILL Ok To Not Be Ok

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Why It's STILL Ok To Not Be Ok

Earlier this year, I wrote the below blog “Why It’s Ok To Not Be Ok”. Many states were shut down due to COVID, restaurants weren’t open, and everything was being cancelled. Life was hard back then, but it’s still hard now. I am sure many of you (me included!) were hoping we’d be “back to normal” by now, were hoping for a “normal” Thanksgiving, and are disappointed that we are not. We are in the holiday season, and many are unsure how to navigate keeping social distancing and mask wearing in mind. Infection rates are rising, and many fear another shut down.

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6 Ways to Cope When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed

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6 Ways to Cope When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed

2020 has been a roller coast of a year for many, including myself!  It was the year of big plans, changes, and aspirations all squashed due to the pandemic, and the many challenges and alterations it brought to life.  The minute we seem to get answers or figure out a routine in this new normal, something changes, and we must pivot and draft a new plan of how to function in a new way of life.  Trying to manage within a pandemic can be very overwhelming.  On top of worrying about normal problems and life issues, there are now bigger matters at hand, most of which we do not have concrete answers to.  Not knowing or having a plan of action can cause us to feel emotionally overwhelmed and fear the worst.  These feelings are normal and can be addressed and worked on.  However sometimes they become overbearing, feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders.  Let’s discuss 6 ways to best move forward when those feelings begin to take over and it feels like you against the world with no end in sight. 

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