As 2021 gets to a close, I wanted to end on a positive note. Another year went by where life did not go back to normal and every time we think things are looking up, they take a turn for the worse. I have tried to keep my mind focused on the good things that …
Month: December 2021
According to the American Psychological Association, 38% of people surveyed said their stress increased during the holiday season, which can lead to physical illness, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. This percentage is even higher in persons that are already experiencing mental illness. Why do the holidays bring out stress and anxiety in people? Most will say …
Blog post is coming in a little bit late this week due to some very exciting work-related travel but here I am! I didn’t want to skip this week’s topic since I feel like I have not been following all of my own advice. I am writing this post mainly as a reminder to myself …