by BetterYou | Jul 24, 2020 | Company, mental health, Wellness
From a young age, we’re taught the importance of working hard and helping others. Some of us do so much for others, we forget to stop, take a moment and appreciate ourselves. Overworking ourselves might lead to accomplishments in the short term, but can quickly lead...
by Heidi Zwart | Jul 23, 2020 | Company, mental health
Are you hard on yourself? Do you expect more of yourself than you do of others? Allowing negative self-talk to inhabit your mind is destructive to your mental and physical health. Being kind to yourself is critically important to your overall well-being. Research...
by Heidi Zwart | Jul 23, 2020 | Company, mental health, Wellness
Did you know that your personal emotions are “catchy?” Our friends, co-workers, and family can absorb your feelings and emotions as easily as they can catch your cold. People are synchronous beings and evidence suggests that joy, fear, and even stress can be...
by BetterYou | Jul 21, 2020 | Company, mental health, Wellness
The state of gratitude offers many benefits to quality of life, and is rooted in psychological research and theory. Practicing gratitude isn’t just about writing a thank you note for a birthday gift, or saying thanks when a stranger holds the door for you, although...
by BetterYou | Jul 20, 2020 | Company, mental health, Wellness
We don’t think about our subconscious mind very often, but it runs in the background controlling much of our lives. If you think about a ship, your conscious mind is the captain ordering the steerers to steer. The conscious mind is at the forefront of our lives,...
by Heidi Zwart | Jul 10, 2020 | Company, mental health, Wellness
While the conversation around mental health is beginning to normalize, it can still be a deeply personal issue. It’s likely that if you aren’t struggling in some way, you know someone who is. It’s important to know how to support loved ones struggling with mental...