More than 7% of Americans suffer from depression. This translates into approximately 17 million people. Depression impacts how you think, what you do, and how you feel. Depressive disorder can affect your appetite, your energy levels, your motivation, and your sleep. Other signs of …
The coronavirus forced us to endure lockdowns and time away from loved ones. As the vaccines were rolled out to the public, Americans began to return to normal. We began to feel like we understood, and had a good handle on, what was safe …
Almost everyone likes to do a good job and to win. The desire to excel is as American as apple pie. However, there are some people who feel the need to be perfect. At face value, that may seem like a good thing, but …
Bathing suit season is here but many people don’t like how they look in the mirror. For some going to the beach can trigger anxiety or just simply feeling self-conscious. Accepting yourself for who and what you are, is said to be the key …
For many people hypnotic trance conjures up thoughts of stage and street hypnosis. For others the dramatic portrayal of hypnosis in the movies and on TV come to mind. The common thread is often the loss of control and the strict obedience of the …
The CDC recently indicated it was no longer necessary for fully vaccinated people to wear a mask outdoors, and indoors, in most settings. For many people this new guidance was welcomed with open arms. However, there is a segment of the population that is …
Everyone has been impacted by COVID-19. While we all want to reconnect fully with our friends and family, many people are experiencing anxiety. Very often in life we have two conflicting parts or feelings related to change. A part of us wants to go …
Many people wonder whether they should quit smoking during COVID. People often think that quitting smoking will be even more difficult during a pandemic. It may seem like a difficult time to give up nicotine because of the stress, anxiety, and in some cases …
Some of the most common New Year’s resolutions are related to weight loss, exercise motivation, or developing a healthier lifestyle. Over the Holidays, we tend to overindulge and exercise less. Most of us commit to losing weight only to fall short within about two …
New Year’s is approaching and it’s the time of year where everyone is making resolutions. However, the majority of people do not wind up keeping their resolutions. Most of us want to lose weight, quit a bad habit like smoking, or just simply exercise …