Category Archives: Motivation

5 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health

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What Morning Habits Can Reduce Anxiety?

You may have expectations of what your morning should look like, such as exercising, meditating, or even what foods you should eat. The truth is that you may suffer from anxiety if you feel like you are not carrying out your morning routine the way “experts” recommend. Maybe you frequently run out the door at […]

How Can You Mentally Recharge Any Time of the Day?

Life can get hectic when you are juggling family, work, and personal responsibilities. You may be on a deadline for a project at work, the kids want dinner, and your phone is exploding with messages, but whether it is five minutes or 60 minutes, it is imperative to find ways to de-stress and recharge yourself. […]

How Does Procrastination Affect Mental Health?

We all procrastinate sometimes, most often to delay doing something we know we have to get done. Instead of getting work done, you may play on your phone, eat a snack when you are not hungry, make plans, and more. However, when procrastination interferes with your daily life, it may be a sign something deeper […]

Who Are Inspiring People in History With Schizophrenia?

While more famous people have been comfortable talking about their anxiety or depression, schizophrenia is still a mental health disorder people are afraid to talk about because of the troubling symptoms that follow. However, by learning about past historical figures and celebrities of today who have schizophrenia, you may feel less alone. John Nash Jr. […]

How To Overcome the Stigma Surrounding Addiction

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Undergoing the consequences of addiction is hard enough on your own, especially as the disease wreaks havoc on your health, professional life, family life, and more. However, the way others treat you because of your addiction can add to this pile of negativity in your life. The stigma surrounding addiction is rampant due to inaccurate and […]

How Does Frustration Play a Role in Addiction?

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It is hard for many people to tolerate their frustration, making them prone to depend on unhealthy substances like drugs. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston conducted a new study to see how frustration played a factor in addiction. By going into addiction treatment, you will not miss out on learning about healthy […]

Men and Body Image: Effects and Healing

Despite common stereotypes that only women struggle with body image, many men also struggle with how they see their bodies. Due to the lack of information on male body image, many end up with negative impacts on their life due to not knowing how to cope and heal properly. Men worry about looking masculine, such […]

What are the Best Ways to Stop Anxious Thoughts in Their Tracks?

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Anxiety feels like a threat to our emotional, physical, or mental safety in the world. When our anxious thoughts put us in distress, it can make it hard for us to problem-solve effectively, affect us physically, withdraw us socially, and feel exhausted and confused in the end. It is important to remember with anxiety that […]

How To Use Music as a Tool For Recovery

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Everyone in recovery is searching for that one thing that can spark motivation to keep going. There will be days when you feel as though you cannot keep pressing forward and heal, but finding the right outlet for these feelings will help you overcome them and continue on the path to sobriety. Music can be […]