(Day 11) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW Although it can be difficult, especially during time of stress, it is important to aim for a healthy and nutritious diet as much as possible. This is not only essential for our immune...
(Day 10) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW “Emotional Contagion” is the ability to directly or indirectly affect the emotions and behaviors of others. It is not always a bad thing. Spreading happiness is great, but negative...
(Day 9) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever, but did you know it can also help with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more? Being active boosts your endorphins, distracts you...
(Day 8) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW Maintaining healthy, supportive relationships keep us happier and healthier. It also helps buffer against loneliness, which is connected to many different negative physical and...
(Day 7) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW Tired of looking at your screen all day? Or are you having a hard time finding time to get up and move around? Take just 3 minutes to watch this TED talk by Nilofer Merchant who...
(Day 6) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, appreciate experiences,...
(Day 5) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW Take a virtual beach vacation with Chel Hamilton’s “Beach of Peaceful Warmth” Meditation Mini. Meditation can reduce stress, control anxiety, support emotional wellbeing, increase...
(Day 4) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW “An opportunity for a new normal for mental health - How can we boost our mental health in the COVID-19 era to minimize the impact of the virus and the “social distancing” in our...
(Day 3)30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW “Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only...
Self-care describes everything you intentionally do for your physical and emotional well-being. Healthy sleep habits provide a critical foundation, essential for the processing, restoration, and strengthening that occurs each night as you sleep. To avoid the negative effects that can result from sleep deprivation, here are “Twelve Simple Tips to Improve Your Sleep.”