Sleep is simply part of being human - we all need it to repair our bodies and our minds; but most people will struggle to either fall or stay asleep at some point in their lives - myself included. But before we get into what you can do about this, I think it's important to … Continue reading What to Do When You Can’t Sleep
Perhaps the most important lesson I've learned so far in my journey towards mental health is the importance of playing the long game. The long game I'm referring to is the awareness of how my present actions will impact both my future relationships and personal growth, and the ability to make real time behavior modifications … Continue reading Learning to Play the Long Game
I've been in DBT group therapy for 6 weeks now and I've learned a lot of skills, but lately I'm most actively working on accumulating positive emotions. But first, what are positive emotions? Of course there's happiness and joy, but you should also consider emotions like gratitude, serenity, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, awe, love, altruism, … Continue reading Accumulating Positive Emotions
