Even during a pandemic, how busy we are seems to define our lives. But you should never be too busy to take care of yourself. While prioritizing your health can be difficult, it’s absolutely worth it. Read on to discover some of the challenges busy men and women face when getting healthy, some unusual ways […]
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Depression can feel like a dark cloud settling in and suck the energy out of you. It takes away your motivation and can make it a struggle to complete even the most basic tasks. Depression can feel like a thief. A thief who comes in and steals your joy, happiness and desire to those fun
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I think there are a lot of misconceptions about depression and clients struggle to understand it and implications of it. I thought just creating this blog entry to include a Q/A format might be helpful to review what are some common questions and answers. Check it out below! How do I know if I am
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Tired of the career you are in? Are you wanting to go in a new direction but not sure how? The first step is acknowledging your feelings and accepting them. Your heart will tell you if you are on the right path or if you are working towards or away from your purpose in life.
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We all make mistakes and often are doing the best we can with decisions we have in our lives especially as young adults. You are still encountering many situations you have never dealt with before and are unsure what direction to go in. All too often many of us are harder on ourselves than anyone
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The up coming election has brought forth many different emotions in myself and my clients. Anxiety, worry, doubt, depression and of course, uncertainty. As the results continue to trickle in anxiety may be heightened as we don’t know what to expect and what will happen. In times of uncertainty, worry and anxiety tend to flourish
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Image from Unsplash Diagnosis of an incurable illness can be devastating. You likely have a lot to think about and many significant decisions to take. However, there are strategies out there that you can use to cope with emotional distress while preserving the quality of your life. Want to learn more? Path to Hope Counselling
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It is that time of year again! The gym is filled with those hopeful to lose weight, eat healthier and increase exercise. Many resolutions are made in January to improve your life but unfortunately the average life span of a new years resolution is six weeks. Making lifestyle changes is tough as it requires moving
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We have all been guilty of making fitness goals we can’t keep. As time wears on, and the weeks turn into months, our dedication starts to decline. This year, make a plan to help yourself stick to your goals all year long. Here are four tips to being able to do just that. Be realistic
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As a therapist, I often work with people who struggle to manage their anxiety on a day-to-day basis. They’re often hard-working people juggling the competing demands of work, school, and relationships. They are often perfectionists and keep themselves so busy that they often forget to care their mental health. They worry about letting people down—their
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