Let’s Talk About Why My Encounter With A Fat-Shaming Sanctimommy Online Was A Big Problem
I have been following the Scary Mommy Facebook page for years as many articles that they share are quite thought-provoking. However, many are political which I am not going to be going into at all, not right now anyway. The article that I want to talk about is the one...
Forgiveness Shmorgiveness
Forgiveness... a word that is spewed by many so-called spiritual gurus and they are quite dangerous because the majority of them have a dangerous attitude about how mental illness is made up and is a decision that the sufferer had made. With that said, if these...
Can Dogs Make You a Happier and Savvier Worker?
‘Parents’ of fur babies often say that one of the things they miss the most when they are at work – is their dog. A recent survey by Wellness Natural Pet Food found that 51{a0065375a7e2d1c093abc1aba7894b1ad713a40df7f413d8a34d916c8e570350} of millennial pet owners...
Key Minerals For Treating Anxiety And Depression
One in every four Canadians has depression severe enough to require treatment at a particular stage in their life, according to Health Canada. While depression remains among the most common mental disorders, it is also the most treatable. Many people seek medication...
Depression And The Type 4 Personality Of The Enneagram Model
I have been studying the Enneagram model which is a personality typing system that is composed of 9 personality types that are quite different. This phenomenon was brought out by many psychologists in the past and recently has been brought out into the light. The term...
What You Need To Know About The Downsides To Freelancing
Freelancing has its perks. You put yourself out there on sites like Fiverr.com, or other freelancing sites. You offer your services whether it is writing, social media management, content creation, SEO services, or graphic design. And, you will set your own prices,...
Hip-Hop Artist, Aleks Reached Out To Me To Tell Me About His Important New Release
I had received a message from a hip-hop artist who goes by Aleks, as his name is Aleksey Weyman, based out of Seattle, Washington that he had a brand new release coming out called Debra. His new song, Debra, is about overcoming depression and winning the battle with...
Three Ways You Can Design An Accessible Friendly Home Office
Over 14 percent of Canadians are living with disabilities today. As more workplaces strive to provide an inclusive and accessible work environment, let us look at a portion of the labor force that has been overlooked: freelancers and the gig economy. Randstad Canada...
3 Ways to be a Successful Digital Nomad
Image via pexels.com If your future lies in being a digital nomad, you?ll be inspired to learn that?85 percent of nomads are extremely happy?with their decision to be location independent. Throwing away the humdrum of working 9 to 5 and embracing a job online offers...
An Uncluttered Home For An Uncluttered Mind
In Canada alone, one in five of us?will experience mental health difficulties?this year: looking after our minds is as important as looking after our bodies. Many of us are familiar with the importance of?good nutrition and spending time outdoors?to keep our mental...
6 Tips for Being Proactive About Your Mental Wellness
Guest post submission by?Jayna Nickert, MFT on behalf of?Focus Essentials: January is Mental Wellness Awareness Month, and that means that we're all being a bit more mindful of the impact our daily routines have on our overall mental health. As we all know, mental...
Weighing the Benefits and Risks of Supplements on Mental Health
In the past few decades, the use of prescription antidepressants has?gone up an alarming 400{f7f4fd65c0ca52c977e64780d46362b8dcf2d761cabc3a7a2fcd46e8e3a29008}. While this isn?t likely news to those with mental health issues who depend on medication to function and...
I Agree With Jillian Michaels: The Keto Diet Is A Bad Idea
Image via Pixabay I was so happy to hear that Jillian Michaels slammed the Keto diet a few days ago. Because I never once thought it was healthy, and the fact of the matter is, people need to stop being phobic of carbs in general. I have lost 50 lbs ever since I...
Let’s Talk About A New Year’s Resolution That Everyone Should Keep – Don’t Fear Negative Thinking
Image via pixabay.com I am sure I have mentioned at some point in the past that I am not particularly a big fan of making New Year's resolutions. That is because people say that they intend to make these changes before the new year starts, and within no time, they are...
A So-Called Spiritual Guru Stated That Mental Illness Is Only In Your Head
Image via pixabay.com I have always had a problem with these so-called spiritual gurus. They pretend that they are spiritually evolved and they have a major superiority complex. They spew out their 'holier than thou' crap all of the time and it is safe to say that...
Isochronic Tones: An Incredible Sleep-Aid
Image via pixabay.com The one strange adjustment issue I have been facing over the last few months due to the significant weight loss is the interruptions in my sleep. This actually started back in the spring when I had already been dropping a lot of weight. The odd...
Winter Activities that Help Reduce Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress
Guest post submission by?Jayna Nickert, MFT on behalf of?Focus Essentials: Now that winter is here and the holidays are in full-swing, it's important to take a moment to focus on our mental health, as this is something that tends to become a bit more stressed...
Being A Martyr Is Not Heroic Just Like Caring For Your Own Needs Is Not Selfish
When I discussed how I transitioned my teen son with autism and ADHD to a residential school last year, I was told by the majority of people that I did the best thing considering I could not meet his needs. That said, I did receive a lot of support and it was...