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 […]
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 […]
The prefrontal cortex area of our brain processes risk and emotional response and is the most sensitive part of the brain to the detrimental effects of chronic stress. A recent Yale study finds that improving coping skills to help manage stress more effectively can be built by strengthening the brain’s physiological response – and that can be […]
Living in the present moment of life – moment to moment awareness; noticing vs judging; responding vs reacting – are basic tenets of Mindfulness, which is a purposeful way of living that can foster many positive health benefits with regular practice. The only thing we ever truly have is this very moment right now. A lot of […]
A basic tenet of Mindfulness is that we can become aware of and respond to intense emotion in different ways. The way in which we attend to our thoughts & feelings when experiencing a life event shapes our reality – it is not what happens to us that makes us who we are, but rather […]
Life is in the here & now. Life happens moment to moment in the present, not yesterday (the past) or tomorrow (the future). The fabric of our lives is made up of every single moment we experience, good, bad or indifferent, that comes with the journey of working toward our hopes and dreams. Without failure […]
Our mind is the most powerful tool in our bodies. How and what we think influences how we feel which directs how we behave. Racing thoughts – thinking about things over and over, ruminating and worrying – is a symptom of anxiety and can lead to overwhelming emotions and difficulty attending to daily life in […]
Good Mindful Monday all – At Foundations Counseling we specialize in helping people manage stress and anxiety, and the psychological concept of Mindfulness is a key concept we utilize and teach to achieve that goal. One of the greatest things we can do for children is to provide them with tools and strategies to build […]
Monday November 2, 2015 Good Mindful Monday all – welcome to Live Mindfully & Prosper! Who? As a 20-year counseling professional and fellow human being who experiences ups and downs in life like all other humans, I understand the beauty and challenge life can bring. What? One thing I know that works to help enrich […]
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