I will start right off the bat by saying that I am on the nay side of the fence. As someone who has worked out pretty frequently for most of my adult life, New Year resolutions were annoying. Every January my favorite spin class would be full unless you got there 30 minutes early. All …
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 …
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 …
It’s been a couple of years since I wrote a post on gratitude. I was going to write a blog post on healthy tips for Thanksgiving but decided that was a little lame and that it would be better to take some time to really give thanks (stay tuned for an Instagram story later this …
Does your idea of spending quality time with your kids after you get home from work include snuggling on the couch while watching TV? No? Just me? I forgot my work laptop in my office today and that is where I have my blog post content spreadsheet. I cannot remember for the life of me …
If you are a parent, you know exactly what I am talking about. I remember being young and enjoying the Fall Daylight Saving Time (DST) where I would get an extra hour of partying and/or sleep. This coming DST is actually the end of the daylight saving time period after the clock was advanced one …
As I am getting ready to celebrate 8 years with my husband, I got to thinking about how to improve communication in a relationship. I recently wrote a blog post about sharing the mental load and avoiding resentment but this is different. Good communication is important in all aspects of marriage or any relationship, Why …
As a follow-up to my last blog post on living a healthy lifestyle, I wanted to do a little research about how to get an energy boost without using too much caffeine, energy drinks, or buying expensive supplements that may not work. Since I am not getting paid by anyone to write this post and …
I find myself talking about healthy lifestyles often in my clinic. Whether we are talking about migraines or how to prevent breakthrough seizures, maintaining good habits is a key part of all of my patients’ care. We even have a catchy title for the handouts we give to our patients: “Healthy Habits.” However, I also …