With everything that’s happening in the world today and living lives of constant and never-ending activity, it seems our stress and anxiety levels reach new highs each day. Taking care of our mental well-being is crucial. Controlling our mood is a must, too. Otherwise, it will quickly control us, plunging us into overwhelm and depression. …
Life is messy and unpredictable sometimes. We don’t make the best decisions, or things spiral out of our control, or we suffer the unfortunate consequences of other people’s choices. How we react to certain triggers and situations and show up in life either fills our life with more or less hope, joy, or misery. To…
5 Ways To Stop The Negative Effects Of Social Media According to DemandSage.com, nearly 5 billion people use social media worldwide, which is more than half of the world’s population (61%). Experts predict that number will rise to 5.17 billion by 2024. It’s probably no surprise that Facebook leads the field with 3.05 billion users. The typical social media…
Negativity doesn’t just suck up precious mental space; it leaks into every area of your life, undermining your hopes, dreams, and plans. Pessimism and negativity are toxic to your mental health, physical health, and social health. Let’s have a look. Mental Health Besides making you feel miserable, negative thoughts compromise your long-term mental health. These…
Norman Vincent Peale said, “The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.” How often do we seek praise over criticism? While no one likes being criticized, a critique can be a gift, depending on how you see it and what you do with it. …
Are you tired of letting all the negativity around you affect your positivity? Maurice Benard knows all about how to reframe the bad into the good, your favorite bad boy, multiple daytime Emmy and Soap Opera Digest Award winner known for his role as Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital. We’re also joined by Behavioral Health Physician in Chief, Dr. Gary Small, to discuss what it’s like living with bipolar disorder.
Emotional maturity is understanding your feelings and wisely applying that understanding in your life. People with emotional maturity are good at handling difficult situations calmly and in a non-inflammatory manner. Emotionally mature people know when to reach out for help or acknowledge they need a break to avoid burning out. This level of self-awareness is…
Feeling trapped or stuck or having to start over in life can overwhelm you with fear, worry, and anxiety. Whether chosen or forced, having to make a change can make you panic. It’s easier to do nothing…to stay in a familiar situation because it feels safer than the unknown. That’s one way to look at…
In this episode of the Lifestyle.org Podcast, host Roy Ice speaks with David Dennis about his new book, “Gameness: Land on Your Feet, Not on Your Feelings”. Dennis discusses his traumatic past, his father’s premature death and being removed from his home by Child Protective Services and his mother’s death in a house fire. Dennis shares how he overcame a childhood filled with loss and trauma and inspires and encourages people to live an extraordinary life. His story offers inspiring insight into the never-quit mindset and turning adversities into advantages.
On this episode of the Lifestyle.org Podcast, Cheryl L. Green, M.D. joins Roy Ice to discuss how lifestyle psychiatry can save teenage girls from depression and suicidal thoughts. The conversation revolves around her critically important book, “Heal Your Daughter: How Lifestyle Psychiatry Can Save Her from Depression, Cutting, and Suicidal Thoughts”. Dr. Green talks about the unique stress factors impacting teenage girls and provides parents and caregivers with six concrete ways to help their daughters develop health-promoting, depression-reversing habits. These six domains include nutrition, detoxification, exercise, sleep, emotional connectedness, and stress reduction. Dr. Green emphasizes that healing, even from the worst disasters of childhood and early adolescence, is possible. Overall, “Heal Your Daughter” provides important new contributions to society’s collective understanding and support of today’s girls.
