Education and learning, General, Wellness
Have you ever wondered how to support someone with a mental health issue in your life? If so, this post might help. Mental Health is Still Stigmatized The saddest part about the stigma associated with mental health is it’s not the fault of the person who is suffering...
Education and learning, General, Wellness
In 1949 Mental Health Awareness Month was established and has been observed every May since. As the National Alliance on Mental Illness explains, the goal of it is both simple and complex: “Together, we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate...
Education and learning, General
Want to break a bad habit? Establish a new good habit to take its place. Anything a person does, repeated often enough, can become a habit. Anything that the same person stops doing long enough is no longer classified as a habit. This is true whether you’re playing...
Education and learning, General, Wellness
Exercising your brain is one of the best ways to increase cognizance, maintain motor functions, and keep the mind sharp. Like any part of your body, you need to exercise your brain to keep it functioning well. With that in mind, here are some simple ways to exercise...
Education and learning, General
There is a lot of junk medical advice floating around on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. As a result, I sometimes receive questions about whether or not some advice is helpful or a myth. Case in point – essential oils. You’ve likely seen any number of ads or...
Education and learning, General, Parenting
One of the biggest reasons children struggle with learning is that they are bored. This typically happens because the lessons are too complex for them to comprehend, and so their mind wanders elsewhere. In other cases, they feel overwhelmed and don’t want to sit...
