For some people, working from home is a normal routine. But for others, working from home is a new phenomenon brought about by the global pandemic. For this second group of people, working from home has completely changed their day-to-day lives, and many have found their overall health has taken a toll. Here's how you can stay healthy while you continue to work from home in Minnesota: Keep Your Routine We’ve all heard the stories of people admitting they aren’t showering as often and are ...Continue reading
How to Find the Right Therapist in Your Area
When we want to work on our mental and emotional health, we know we should seek support from a licensed mental health counselor. But finding the right one can seem overwhelming, stopping you from getting the help they need. With this in mind, here are some tips on finding the right therapist for you in Minnesota: Ask for Personal Recommendations There was a time the topic of mental health was considered taboo. But luckily those days are behind us and many people are now open to seeking ...Continue reading
Benefits of Taking a Mental Health Day
We’ve all had those days when the alarm goes off and we lie in bed, feeling depleted of our energy, and maybe even our good mood. We think to ourselves, “I’m not really sick, but I just need a break from real life today.” While taking a sick day is common when you are feeling physically unwell, what’s not as common – but perhaps should be – is taking a mental health day when you are feeling mentally and emotionally unwell. Now many, if not most, companies do offer their employees personal ...Continue reading
The Truth About Perfectionism
We live in a society that values things that appear perfect. But as human beings, we can never reach a state of perfection because we will always be a work in progress. Perfection indicates a finality – a finished product – but we as humans are always growing and changing. What is Perfectionism? Many people view perfectionism as a positive attribute. They believe the more “perfect” they are, the more success they will have in life. Perfectionism is not the same thing as always doing your ...Continue reading
The Importance of Therapy for Caregivers
In the U.S., the number of people aged 65 or older is expected to more than double in the coming decades, from 46 million to 98 million. And all of these older people will at some point most likely face one or more health crises. From chronic disease to mobility issues, many of the aging population will need help with everyday tasks, taking medications, and staying as safe and healthy as possible. While some of these people will get professional help from trained home health aides, in Minnesota ...Continue reading
5 Foods to Keep Your Immune System Strong
As the events of COVID-19 continue to unfold, many of us are focusing on how we can keep ourselves and our families as healthy as possible. While social distancing and increased hand washing can be very effective at stopping the spreading of the Corona virus, it is equally important to keep our immune systems strong. With this in mind, here are some of the absolute best foods you can eat to help support your immune system: 1. Blueberries Blueberries are loaded with powerful antioxidants. In ...Continue reading
Tips for Coping with Social Isolation
Humans are social creatures and we don’t do well in isolation. That’s exactly why state penitentiaries punish prisoners by putting them into solitary confinement. It causes them great mental anguish. Many of us have felt like prisoners in solitary confinement over the last couple of months because of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown. And many of us have been feeling our own mental anguish from this extended isolation. Who knows how long this may go on? While none of us have ...Continue reading
Is it Safe to Go Back to In-Person Therapy Sessions?
Just a few short months ago, none of us could have imagined how our lives would change at the onset of the Corona Virus. Now, several months into a global pandemic and resulting global quarantine, the world is slowly starting to open back up. But a lot of people wonder how long it will take before things fully return to normal. And many now wonder if it's safe to go back into therapy? This is an interesting question and dilemma, because now more than ever, people need to be able to get the ...Continue reading
Fighting Loneliness During Quarantine
Not many of us have ever experienced the kind of isolation that this COVID-19 pandemic has brought about. While quarantine for some has been a welcomed break from the hustle and bustle of life and a chance to spend more quality time with the family, for others it has been an incredibly lonely experience away from coworkers, friends, and those they love and need most. In addition, and to make matters worse, loneliness can make managing stress more difficult. And let’s be honest, we are all ...Continue reading
Using Adaptogens for Stress/Sleep
If you’re like most people, you deal with your fair share of stress. And often, this stress leads to an inability to get the quality of sleep necessary for optimal health and well-being. Often, people turn to harmful substances to deal with stress. Whether it’s drinking too much or eating processed “comfort” foods, these unhealthy stress beaters tend to make matters far worse. It’s a much better idea to use a natural substance with a long history of helping balance the body and ...Continue reading
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