It’s January. You’re back to work and the kids are back to school. It’s time to put a routine in place that supports good mental health and wellness. Many of us plan to set up new routines and develop good habits in January. January feels like a fresh start, so it’s the natural time to recalibrate our habits. […]
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Are you a Sleep Procrastinator?
I often stay up too late. There is always one more email to write, one more dish to wash, one more episode of Parenthood to watch. Like a lot of parents, I crave some time to myself after the kids go to bed. I am a sleep procrastinator. I wasn’t actually aware that sleep procrastination is a “real thing” until I […]
Are You Sleep Deprived?
Sleep is an essential part of physical and mental health. I routinely see clients who are sleep deprived to some extent. It seems they fall into two categories: 1) Those that have insomnia and can’t fall or stay asleep and 2) those that don’t prioritize sleep in their schedule.I fall into the second category. Like many of you, I am […]
5 Basic Health Habits
We are all striving to be healthier and happier. Here are 5 habits that will improve your mental health as well as physical health. I suggest focusing on forming one new habit at a time. Look for more to come on each! 1. Get enough sleep. 2. Eat healthy. 3. Socialize and stay connected. 4. Exercise and live an active […]