Meditation has been used for centuries to promote well-being … mental, emotional, and physical. More recently, meditation is being used as a tool to treat depression.
Why is college so stressful?
It’s supposed to be fun, isn’t it? Learning and hanging out with friends. That little nirvana between high school and the real world. Truth is that college can be stressful. Let’s take a quick look at some of the most common reasons why students struggle with stress,...
What the heck is a quarterlife crisis?
More than ever before teens, 20-year olds, and 30-year olds are feeling frazzled, anxious, and overwhelmed. The search for oneself is becoming more and more difficult, and the obstacles in the way seem larger and more numerous. Therapists report that anxiety,...
Imagining a Better Life
Our lives are filled with a series of events; one after another. Blissful events, tragic events, and everything in between. When those tragic events happen – those knock us flat on our back events – it’s natural to feel lost. To be lost. Grief and feelings of...
Meditation for those that ‘just can’t meditate’
We all know that one person – and perhaps it’s you! – that “just can’t meditate.” “I’ve tried it and can’t do it.” “I can’t sit still.” “It’s not for me.”
Covid depression – The ‘what’, ‘why’, and ‘what to do’.
By now, we’ve all heard that COVID-19 has had a massive effect on the population’s mental health. “In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25%” – The World Health Organization Changes to daily...
Stress Related Anxiety
What is the difference between stress and anxiety? There is a fine line between stress and anxiety. Both are emotional responses; however, stress is caused by external triggers. Stress is the body’s reaction to a threat, whereas anxiety is the body’s reaction to the...
Improving Your Coping Skills
Dr. Diana Paulk talks about how to improve your coping skills. If you feel overwhelmed during these times, please contact us and set up an appointment today!
One Resolution in 2019 Can Change Your Life!
Correct negative thinking. If you could only make one resolution in 2019, please resolve to tackle your negative thinking! Simply put: Don’t let negative thoughts about yourself remain in your brain without correcting those thoughts. Humans experience between 3000 and...