Occasionally, life has a way of making us feel so small and breaking us down. Some people cannot put their wheels in motion, while others are inexorable with their life’s goals. The truth is that your mindset is usually what really makes the difference. Learning how to manage your thought patterns can keep you on the
When you live with an anxiety disorder, any moment can become one that creates a slow-rising panic within you. Life is normal one second and the next, you feel your chest tighten and your heart begin to race. You may begin to hyperfocus on future events and find yourself getting lost in “what-ifs.” To make matters worse, you may then
The immune system is your body’s primary mechanism of defense, responsible for protecting you from potentially harmful invaders, including viruses. Certain lifestyle interventions can support your immune function, including: Maintaining a balanced healthy diet, which focuses on whole, unprocessed foods high in antioxidants Engaging in regular physical activity Getting adequate, good-quality sleep; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Wellness is What We Choose to Be Consciously leading wellness in our own lives isn’t a matter of just eating healthy foods or getting enough sleep. It is a deep, personal commitment to empower wellbeing for yourself and, through your example, the lives of others. You lead wellness every time you… …experience beauty and wonder in your daily life. …seek opportunities to
Many of us take pause at the beginning of each year to remind ourselves of what is important to us and what matters most in our lives. We take time to set goals and resolutions that we hope will help us make changes that will enhance our lives. Flourish has joined the Global Wellness Institutes program, The Wellness Moonshot. This is
Getting Inspired for the New Year, As I’ve been preparing for several Vision Board Workshops that I will be holding in January, I’ve become more interested in how words can inspire us. Choosing a word to start your Vision Board may be a helpful way for you to start. If you won’t be creating a Vision Board, selecting a
Tips and Techniques to help you manage your anxiety for the upcoming exam Test anxiety is a very common issue for many students. There are way to work through this anxiety and learn to become a confident test taker. If you or someone you know is struggling, call Flourish. We can help! Before the exam: First and foremost it
Easy and love don’t always go hand in hand especially when you are talking about teens and their mental health. Putting this program together and Saturday evenings show was to create a safe place for expression, expansion, and for the views of our teens to be heard. Without these opportunities, each day more and more children and teens are presenting
Do you have a vision for how you would like your summer to be? Do you find that you are often disappointed when it doesn’t turn out quite the way you want it to? Take some time to complete this simple exercise that involves some planning and visioning to help you take action to have your best summer yet. 10