Tag: Self Help
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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You Are What you Eat: Diet and Mental Health
It’s easy to think of diet and mental health as separate aspects of wellness, but they are deeply intertwined. The connection between diet and mental health is undeniable. Our brains and bodies are in constant conversation – literally – and the food we eat directly impacts that dialogue. The science behind food’s influence on mood… Read more
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The Truth About PTSD
The Truth About PTSD: What Every Trauma Survivor Needs to Know For those of you who don’t know, I am a combat veteran of eight years of service and two deployments. I have also been a law enforcement officer for 4 years following that. I have both experienced PTSD myself and have quite a few… Read more