Are you an early riser or a person who prefers a late start to their day? Either way, how do you ensure that you are getting enough sleep? Most adults between the ages of 18 to 64 need between 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night for optimal health.

Picture This: You are walking in the mall, enjoying your day of window shopping. Suddenly you hear a bit of a song that is being played through the speakers – the same song that you had on loop during a particularly rough time in your life.

Did you know that there are different types of anger? Anger comes in many forms and can be shaped by what is triggering it or what is going on beneath the surface of the anger. 

Therapy can be a powerful tool for helping you manage life’s problems and better understand yourself.  It can help you develop skills to deal with tough times and emotions.  So how can therapy be a benefit for you?

How do you deal with anger?  There isn’t a one size fits all when it comes to anger.  It has many forms depending on the trigger, how it is being expressed and what is actually going on beneath the surface of the anger.

Have you ever had that feeling of dread in your stomach, but have no idea why? Have you felt uneasy but can’t understand why? Anxiety doesn’t ask for permission  to be a companion, they just push in, like the unwanted visitor they are. 

Stress is a funny thing. It’s that feeling you get when you’ve got so much to do, but you can’t even find your shoes, let alone your motivation. It’s that constant hum in the back of your head which is your anxiety bubbling up.

When you get on a plane, one of the first things that happen before take-off is the safety announcement or video, it says that in the case where the oxygen masks come out, to put on yours first, before you help anyone else.  This is a prime example of self-care. If you starve yourself of oxygen, you will not be able to help anyone.

Why making New Year's resolutions is a waste of time!

We've all been there. As the year ends, fireworks go off and champagne pops, and we announce, "This year, I'm going to change my life!" Your mind will wander to a new, better you—someone who works out, eats well, and is always on time.