Mental Health Tips and Information
Do I Have PTSD
Many people wonder if they, or someone they care about, have PTSD. Understanding PTSD can be confusing. There are many different ways that PTSD can express itself, and everyone is different. Continue reading for insights into what PTSD is, how it’s treated, and how to find a trained therapist who can help.
Do I Need Therapy?
The question, “do I need therapy?” has probably crossed your mind at some point. It's a good question. The line between needing therapy and not needing therapy isn't clear, and if you've never been to therapy before it can be even more confusing. Here are some more questions to ask yourself to figure out if you need therapy:
SMART Goals Examples
You may have heard that SMART goals are the best way to reach your long-term goals. (If not, click here to learn about SMART goals). Maybe you even know what SMART stands for (specific, measurable, attainable/achievable, relevant, and time-bound). But, do you know how to create SMART goals? Do you know what SMART goals look like? Continue reading for examples of SMART goals that can help you learn how to create your own achievable goals.
What is self care?
A lot of people are talking about self care, especially after COVID-19. This has become a media buzzword, and it seems like everyone is telling you that you need self care. But, what is self care? What does it mean? Why is it important?
Self care refers to anything you do that meets your physical and psychological needs. Our physical needs are food, water, shelter, rest, and sex. Our psychological needs include fun, growth, connection, significance, autonomy, and safety. When we do something that is specifically intended to meet one or more of these needs, we are engaging in self care.
Mindset of an Athlete
What is the mindset of an athlete? How do they think? How do they approach each day? What attitude does an athlete have to succeed? Most of us think that we can’t develop an athlete mindset, but the fact is that anyone can. Read more to learn what skills to develop to have the mindset of an athlete.
If re-entering the world feels difficult…
We are rapidly entering into the post-COVID world, and there's not a road map. When the shutdowns began, there were a few answers: work from home, wear masks, stay apart, make sourdough bread. The answers were sometimes contradictory and often inadequate, but it felt like they were available. Now that we are at the end of the pandemic, there's no road map. No one is giving answers.