5 Science Backed Reasons Why You Should Laugh More Often

A sense of humor is a wonderful gift. There is nothing quite like a good belly laugh to lift your spirits. Laughing might be as effortless as breathing for you, or relegated to those rare moments that catch you off guard. If you're the latter you might like to ask yourself this…

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The Vicious Cycle Of Alcohol And Depression

In a culture where drinking is the social norm you can easily excuse / ignore the depression after alcohol and the impact on your physical health, and relationships. After all a drink or two to relax at the end of a long day seems reasonable enough. And social events are…

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The Mindfulness Revolution: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life

If your answer yes to any of the following questions then you will benefit from a mindfulness practice.  Are you battling to get through the day because of stress, anxiety or depression?  Have always been a worrier, always planning, thinking, preparing, and stressing about the future?  Do you ruminate over…

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Practical Tips For Managing Your Christmas Stress

Are you experiencing christmas stress? Christmas and New Year is promoted as a special time of the year for sharing, gift giving, and celebration. However, for many the romanticized version of Christmas can be the cause of significant emotional dis-stress.  Christmas stress for you might be the pressure of finances,…

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What To Do When You Receive A Scary Health Diagnosis

“Each of the four times I have received a life-altering diagnosis, I have felt like a healthy person who has been accidentally drop-kicked into a foreign country:I don't know the language, the culture is unfamiliar,I have no idea what is expected of me, I have no map,and I desperately want to…

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