A Happy Mind for a Better Life
Have you ever lain awake in bed feeling like your thoughts were running through your head nonstop? Has looking at the clock and seeing how long you’ve been trying to fall asleep made you feel even more wound up?
Many of us experience anxiety-related insomnia, and our attachment to nighttime use of our phones and TVs only exacerbates the problem. Luckily, there are strategies you can try, especially before bedtime, to help reduce anxiety and improve your sleep.
Our physical and psychological health are connected—so much so that issues with our mental health can manifest as bodily pain. Below are a few common physical symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other psychological conditions, as well as suggestions from therapist Sarah Levy, LICSW on how you can treat them. Symptoms of Mental Health Issues Everyday… read more
Wow, this summer has been a hot and sunny one! I hope everyone has had the opportunity to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air, and time outside. I know I look forward to my daily lunch breaks on the benches in Dupont Circle. The awesome part about the great outdoors is that nature positively impacts our… read more
As fall fast approaches, the relaxing essence of the summer begins to be blurred and overpowered by the stress and hectic life that the fall stereotypically brings upon us. Unfortunately, the thought of school starting, work becoming more demanding, and extra curricular activities taking up most of our week nights, we begin to feel stuck… read more
If life is a film and individuals are the cameras, one thing is for sure: we love our close up shots. It’s easy to become enveloped in our own quotidian dramas, from miscommunications at the office to frustrating commutes. Yet which camera shots are more beautiful, the close ups of the actors’ angry faces or… read more
Imagine the scene: It’s a rainy Monday morning and after hitting the snooze button for the third time, you finally roll out of bed and instantly become aware of your pounding headache, upset stomach, lack of motivation, and irritability. To put it simply, you feel STRESSED OUT…and they day hasn’t even started! Unfortunately, these physical,… read more
