Avoidance There is an assumption that when we avoid a stressful situation, we are burying our heads in the sand and not really dealing with the issue. Which is true in one aspect. There are times when avoidance is a wise way to handle stressful situat ...
Pace Yourself
A marathon runner must learn how to pace themselves throughout the race to avoid burnout. Pace yourself is defined as “doing something at a speed that is steady and that allows one to continue without becoming too tired.” There is a constant and steady p ...
So You’re Stuck In Bed: Now What?
ArtCounselingDepression and suicide awarenessFatigue and Chronic PainLife styleSocial Anxiety and ShynessTherapyTravel
When you tell a healthy person that you’re sick and stuck in bed, the usual reactions range from, “I hope you feel better soon,” to, “that sounds like a nice break.” However, when you have a chronic illness, which may include chronic fatigue syndro ...
Self Care
What is self-care? It is well defined in an article by Raphailia Michael on Psych Central as “any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health..” The key word is DELIBERATELY!! Take a second to t ...