Break free from the cycle of instant gratification and reclaim your focus. With Dopamine Detox, you’ll rediscover the joy of deep work, meaningful connections, and a balanced life. Don’t wait—start your detox today. Benefits of a Dopamine Detox Embarking on a dopamine detox can lead to profound and lasting benefits in various aspects of your life. Here’s what you can expect: Enhanced Focus and Concentration Clearer Thinking: By reducing overstimulation, your brain ...

aren's Self-Care Plan: Prioritizing Wellness and Balance Goal: To create a holistic self-care plan that helps Karen maintain physical, emotional, and mental well-being while balancing her personal and professional life. Morning Routine Start the Day with Intention: Wake Up Early: Aim to wake up at the same time each day, allowing for a peaceful and unrushed start. Morning Meditation (10 minutes): Practice mindfulness or breathing exercises to center yourself and set a positive tone for ...

DBT was developed to help individuals with borderline personality disorder but has since been adapted to address a wide range of mental health issues. For cancer patients, DBT can provide essential emotional and psychological support by teaching coping skills that help manage the stress and emotional turmoil associated with diagnosis, treatment, and life post-treatment. Here’s how DBT can benefit cancer patients: 1. Emotional Regulation Managing Intense Emotions: Coping with Fear and ...

Marcia Linehan, Ph.D. created Dialectical Behavior Therapy in the 1993 for treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder.  It is so effective, it is being used for helping Cancer patients cope with their diagnoses.  Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a form of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.  DBT is CBT using a different language.  DBT is principle-driven. Emotional Regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are the goals of DBT.   Everything is interconnected or ...

Boundaries tell you your values, who you are, your dreams, and your limitations.  How do you show up in your relationships?  6 Tips on how to set healthy boundaries in a relationship: Know that having boundaries is essential for a healthy relationship (any relationship!) Be honest about your needs and your wants Listen to what your partner is communicating. They are telling you their needs and your wants. If you want your needs and wants to be heard, you must listen to other ...

What if we looked at self-care differently? Radical self-care is a comprehensive, intentional approach to maintaining and enhancing one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It involves prioritizing oneself and setting firm boundaries to ensure that your needs are met, often in ways that go beyond conventional self-care practices. Here are some key aspects of radical self-care: Principles of Radical Self-Care Intentionality: Deliberately choosing actions that support your well-being, ...

Hello September! It is raining and finally feels like fall.  Nice to have a break from 106 degrees in South Texas. Before you know it, pumpkins will be out.  Fall is my favorite season.   Lessons from Fall: Letting go  Autumn reminds us of the importance of letting go. It shows us that within the cycle of life there comes a time to let go and release those things that no longer serve us. Human nature encourages us to hold tightly to things and yet Autumn shows us ...

Setting boundaries can be challenging for various reasons. Here are some common obstacles people face: Internal Challenges Fear of Rejection: Concern that others might reject or abandon you if you set limits. Guilt: Feeling guilty about asserting your needs, especially if you're used to prioritizing others. Low Self-Esteem: Doubting your worthiness to have boundaries and feeling like your needs are less important. Lack of Confidence: Uncertainty about how to communicate your boundaries ...

The concept of the "super mom" is often depicted as a woman who effortlessly balances a demanding career, flawless parenting, immaculate household management, and an active social life while maintaining her own physical and emotional well-being. This idealized version of motherhood can be both inspiring and daunting, leading to a complex debate about whether the "super mom" is a myth or a reality. The "Super Mom" Myth Unrealistic Expectations: The image of the "super mom" often sets ...

Stoicism and radical acceptance are philosophical and psychological approaches that help individuals cope with life’s challenges by fostering resilience and inner peace. While they originate from different traditions—Stoicism from ancient Greek and Roman philosophy and radical acceptance from modern psychotherapy, particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—they share some common principles. Here’s an overview of both: Stoicism Key Principles: Focus on What You Can ...