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Practicing Gratitude Isn’t Just a Holiday Event
Gratitude is often something people think about during the holiday season, but it shouldn’t be limited to a few days a year. I don’t say this just to tell you to be grateful to battle depressive thoughts, but because of the strong research backing the cognitive CHANGES that happen consistently practicing gratitude. Practicing gratitude daily…
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I Did THIS to Stay Sane During Deployment: 3×3 Method
Military Life Life in the military is no walk in the park. I don’t talk about it often mostly because I feel blessed for the chance I had to serve and don’t practice dwelling on difficult things in my life. After serving eight years and completing two deployments—one to Iraq and one to Afghanistan—I faced…
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Why Most People Are Choosing THIS Type of Therapy
Therapy has come a long way from being a hush-hush topic to a cornerstone of self-care and personal growth. With mental health challenges becoming more openly discussed, people are increasingly seeking help—and for good reason. Modern therapy options, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and online therapy, have made it more accessible and effective than ever.…
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The Gut-Brain Connection: Digestive Effects on Mental Health
What if I told you that the key to feeling mentally sharp, emotionally balanced, and stress-resilient lies not in your brain, but in your gut? The gut brain connection, known as the gut-brain axis, is more than just science talk—it’s a groundbreaking understanding that connects what we eat and how we feel. Poor dietary choices…
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The Lies We’ve Been Told About Fats and its Toll on Mental Health
For decades, fats were framed as public enemy number one, blamed for everything from obesity to heart disease. But is that the whole story? The truth is, fats play an essential role in our mental health, and the low-fat craze of the 90s did more harm than good. Let’s dive into the truth about fats,…