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Do You Have a Mental Health Condition? Warning Signs and What to Do Next
Did you know that there are warning signs that may indicate whether or not you are suffering from a mental condition? Let's explore what these warning signs are, and what you should do if you recognize that you are dealing with them. 10 warning signs to look...
How Yoga Builds Emotional Intelligence in Children
Psychology Today defines emotional intelligence as “the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others.” Research suggests that practitioners of yoga have a higher emotional intelligence than that of those who don't practice yoga. And, as...
Month of the Military Child – Handling Closeness During Deployment
For military families, few things are as difficult as leaving our children at home while on deployment. As April was the Month of the Military Child, I wanted to address something that is often on the minds of members of the military – handling closeness during...
The Psychology of What Causes Us to Have a Hard Time De-cluttering
Think about the last time you tried to go through your home, and get rid of a few things. If you're like most people, as you started to go through your stuff, you brought up a lot of memories. Perhaps you found things you haven't seen in years, or even decades. Before...
Why Spring Cleaning is Good for the Mind
Think for just a moment on the following questions. Answer them with a yes or no: Do you know where your house keys are right now? Do you know where your purse/wallet is? Can you tell me where all of your clean socks are? What about your dirty socks – can you tell me...
Stop Bullying In Its Tracks
One of the saddest issues our kids are being faced with today has nothing to do with math, science, geography or anything else they are “supposed to be” learning in school. Unfortunately, academics is the least of their worries when they step into the walls that are...
This Valentine’s Day Love Yourself
Around this time of year a plethora of websites, magazines, newspapers and more start touting ways to celebrate Valentine's Day. Everywhere you look you're likely seeing messages like “get her the perfect gift,” “show your Valentine you love them with (insert product...
Tricks for Dealing With Family Conflict
When it comes to the ones we love, it seems like the conflicts we have with them are the hardest to heal. It's so easy to write off bad friendships, walk away from rude situations, and even delete people on social media. However, with family members, it's always a...
Tim Tebow explains Mental Toughness in interview with Dr. Hammond
Athletes are often known for their rigorous workouts, intense trainings, and physical strength. Often times, we forget about the process that took them there…the blood, sweat, and tears, to make it to the top of their sport. We forget about the critics from friends,...
Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail and What to Do About It
It's that time of year, when everyone is setting goals, and making plans to make the New Year their best one yet. The reality is that most people who set intentions for the new year let them go before the second week of January even starts. You may have done this too....