One big misconception about trauma is that a person can “Just get over it”. That is not the case. The effects of trauma are strong and can be debilitating in the long run. The truth is that 1) we are not aware of how events profoundly affected our lives and 2) these events will at…
I’ve been a nail biter since childhood. For periods of time I could stop and grow my nails. However, I would always return to my bad habit. In my late 20s I decided to make more of an effort and have had great nails for over a year now. Here is what helped. Figuring Out…
Nobody likes getting sick. Cold and flu viruses thrive in cold weather environments. Bacteria can also make you sick but with different symptoms like a sore throat. Luckily there are simple ways you can stay healthy this season. Avoid Open Pit Food The problem with open food stations isn’t the food itself. People talk, cough…
Holiday shopping should not be prolonged. However many of us have too much to do and can end up leaving it for the last minute. You also don’t want to give people bad gifts. Here are simple ways to manage your holiday shopping. Make A List Write down everyone one you have to get a…
With exam season upon us and final assignments due there is a lot of stress you’re going through. Make A Schedule Having a schedule will help you organize your time. Chances are you’re working and trying to do holiday shopping. Make a practical schedule around important activities. Also make sure to study for the subjects…
Many of us are well aware that it’s difficult to keep our New Year’s Resolutions. The intention was there but it just didn’t happen. Or we did keep them but only for a week. Life also gets in the way. Here are five reasons the resolutions don’t always work. No Routine Most resolutions don’t come…
In modern society, many of us experience sleep problems on a nightly basis. This is bad for your health and disrupts day to day work. Here are some common things that will affect your sleep. Excessive Light Exposure We’re all aware that light from our phones, game consoles, and TVs will prevent us from getting…
We are all part of human society. So what is a society? The word comes from the Latin word socius which means a friend or ally. We all want to be part of society because we are social beings. This makes it particularly difficult to deal with rejection because it is the equivalent of being…