Social Health Having friends starts with being a friend. Pick up the phone and call someone you haven’t talked to in a while. Take someone to lunch. Ask a stranger how their day is going. A good friend can add spice to life and know just how to put a smile on your face. More […]
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Mental Health Care Having a sense of humor is associated with living a longer life. The millions of dollars spent each year on comedic television shows, books and movies prove that humor is a must-have in life. Other than being great fun, laughter produces feel-good chemicals in your brain called endorphins. They give you a
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Social Health Just as a small stone tossed in a lake can create a wide ripple effect, so can you have a positive impact on your world. Start your day thinking about how you can be kind, compassionate and considerate of everyone around you. Having a good life is about more than satisfying our every
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Mental Health Care Want to live to a hundred? Start with finding your purpose. Having purpose in life is one factor that many centenarians share. Think about what motivates, inspires and fulfills you. Then, set a plan for accomplishing your goals. Finding purpose in life gives it meaning and added richness to keep you going
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Mental Health Care Before you set any goals, take some time to truly reflect on your health, and the steps you want to take to make some improvements. Set small goals, one at a time:Make them specific, meaningful and relevant for you. Include a time frame for reaching each one. Small steps add up over
Mental Health Care Playtime isn’t just for kids. Adults should take time out to just have fun too. Play can help improve your creativity, problem-solving, and emotional well-being. Chess anyone? People indulge their creativity in so many ways – through music, art, dance, writing, etc. No matter the medium, creative expression helps to uncover the
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Mental Health Care Being a positive thinker motivates you to solve problems instead of dwelling on them. Research shows that people who are optimistic tend to be happier, healthier, and cope better in tough times. * Practice positive thoughts every day. You become what you think. * Say positive self-statements in the mirror. * Look
Mental Health Care Psychotherapy Use of face-to-face discussions to define and resolve personal problems. Types include: * Individual Therapy – A therapist works one-on-one with the client using a variety of treatment methods to sort out the problems and find resolutions. * Psychoanalysis – Places emphasis on linking early childhood memories and events to current
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Social Health Volunteer work is one way to reduce stress and negative emotions. Volunteer work puts the focus on others and less on your problems. Studies suggest it also boosts “feel-good” hormones and social connections, which are powerful stress busters. Be a mentor for a child. Deliver meals on wheels. Volunteer your time at your
Mental Health Care Once the decision to seek professional help has been made, the following are places you can go. * Your personal or primary care doctor (to rule out any physical illness first) * Your confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Your Student Counseling Center. (Most colleges provide free counseling services for their students.
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