The one & only thing we can control in life is ourselves; so from that perspective when it comes to cultivating healthy & mutually satisfying personal & professional relationships it benefits us & our relationships to be mindful of our personal blind spots. A blind spot is a range of view that is blocked, and […]
Greetings & Salutations Foundations Friends! Happy new year one & all. 2020 tested us to be sure & it seems we are more than ready at this time to turn the calendar page to a brand new year. With new beginnings afoot, I invite you to engage in some inner reflection & ask yourself “How […]
By: Samantha Ruda, Mental Health Counselor https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/samantha-ruda-wauconda-il/775502 Around noon on Monday August 24th 2020, my Fitbit kindly informed me that I had taken 10,000 steps without even leaving my property! Now, you may be wondering what crazy at-home core dance booty-busting workout program I had done that morning that had led to such an achievement, […]
How are you doing mentally, physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, personally & professionally navigating though these unprecedented challenging times? In the blink of an eye, life as we know it has changed dramatically the past few weeks as a global virus has required us to adjust our lives in so many different ways. From constant hand […]
I’ve talked with quite a few people in recent months who are making regular time in their life for digital detoxes where they refrain from using tech devices such as smartphones, televisions, computers, tablets, and social media sites for a period of time to focus on real-life social interactions without distractions & let go of […]
It is the time a year for resolutions! When setting a resolution, it is easy to be self-critical instead of noticing ourselves for the good and the areas that may need some improvement. I recently read a positive psychology-based article about self-compassion and how to notice our imperfections without criticizing ourselves. Self-compassion is the idea […]
One of the most holistic solutions within our control for managing & reducing depression & anxiety is exercise. A new study published in a recent Forbes article states “…research analysis suggests that moderate aerobic exercise may be one of the most effective approaches available for treating major depression. It’s the latest in a convincing docket of research showing […]
Happy New Year everyone! Being it is the start of a brand new year, I know many people are looking for new ways to strengthen their health & well being in 2018 and losing weight & eating healthier are likely at the top of that goal list. Mindful Eating is a healthy living strategy that is […]
On a scale of 1 to 10 how happy & fulfilled are you currently with your life? 1 being the worst you’ve ever been & 10 being you are thriving & living your best life…what is your level of life satisfaction & happiness at this time? If your number is an 8, 9 or 10, […]
Mental Health Association SAMHSA describes wellness as being in both good physical and mental health: “Because mental health and physical health are linked, problems in one area can impact the other. At the same time, improving your physical health can also benefit your mental health, and vice versa. It is important to make […]
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