One way to combat a negative attitude that often accompanies hardship is to choose a centering thought. Be intentional and choose something that is meaningful to you like a favorite expression, a significant truth, a motivational quotation, or a faith-based truth. Make it your own and refer to it often. Put it on your emails,…
The majority of the world’s workforce is currently going through a challenging, unpredicted situation, so if you’ve lost your job or are facing job loss and feeling overwhelmed or under-prepared, don’t panic- you’re not alone! First and foremost, recognize and remind yourself as often as necessary that this is not your fault. You’re not in…
Increases the feel good hormones in your body to lift your mood Helps to balance out stress hormones Improves the function of your lymphatic system to rid your body of toxins At moderate levels it boosts the function of your immune system The repetitive contraction and relaxation of our muscles acts as a pump to…
It’s “Tasty Tuesday”, where every week we bring you new, fresh, local, healthy recipes and food tips. Find out what is in season, and what will keep you fuelled during and after your work outs! I had some buckwheat flour kicking around from when I had my elimination diet and went gluten-free for…
The latest trend making its way across social media is the Dalgona whipped coffee. This yummy coffee treat is easy to whip up from the comfort of your home! Here’s how: Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of coffee 2 tablespoons of sugar (or skip the added sugar and calories and substitute with your favorite syrup) 2 tablespoons…
But if you find plain Greek yogurt a bit too tart and need just a hint of sugar, then Chobani Less Sugar, Siggi’s Vanilla, and Oikos Triple Zero may be just right for you. They all add a touch of sweetness but are still low in added sugar and Oikos has the added bonus of…
Summary: I tell a short story about becoming more and more suicidal when I had acute and untreated PTSD. Then I list 13 reasons I was suicidal when I had PTSD. I list 13 reasons I’m now suicidal, which all relate to CPTSD. This is a personal account but points to some key differences in…
· Fruits and vegetables: bananas, oranges, dark leafy greens, Brussel sprouts, broccoli · Legumes: beans, peas, lentils · Nut and seeds · Whole grains · Fish #3: Be Active Daily. Three types of exercise are important for keeping bones strong and doing a combination of all three is ideal. · Weight-bearing exercises like jogging, brisk…
The results you see in your life are the results of what you think about all day long. That requires you to make sure that your mindset stays focused on things that really matter. These days we hear a lot about Corona and its economic impact. However people buy from people and as some goods…
True mental strength does not come from your thinking, but rather your ability to pause and regulate your emotions. The ability to do this keeps us from making reactive and regrettable decisions. And this is a really important time, not to make reactive decisions. In order to remain Mindstrong, get help, and not only with…