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You may be surprised at what research has found. It can shed some light on the ways we unknowingly set ourselves up to NOT feel happy.
Published on Leave a comment on Happiness: A Symptom of a Life Directed by Values
Smiley Faces

-Anthony Tzoumas, Ph.D.
Psychologist

Everyone wants to be happy. It is a common goal most of us have. But what is the best way to go about achieving it?  

  • Have you ever noticed that the harder you try to reach happiness, the more it seems to slip away?
  • Do you question how much control you have over feeling happy?
  • Is it luck? Genetics? Once you get out of debt, get a promotion, find the perfect spouse, etc.?
  • Do you think you are doing everything "right" but still can't find joy or peace?

You may be surprised at what research has found. It can shed some light on the ways we unknowingly set ourselves up to NOT feel happy.

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Published on Leave a comment on How to Cope When a Loved One Has a Mental Illness

A diagnosis of mental illness affects more than just the patient. Family relationships and friendships are often affected too. If someone you care about struggles with symptoms of a mental illness, this article quoted below from the American Psychological Association (APA) addresses the situation.

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Published on 2 Comments on Universal Ways to Improve Mood
Coping Ven Diagram

Overwhelmed & Running on Empty?

Do you need more coping skills? No matter how hard we try, there will always be times when life’s challenges seem to be more than we can manage. Life is hard, and will inevitably have ups and downs. Often the most stressful parts of life are those times when we can’t FIX the problem, and we just have to cope with it.

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Published on 2 Comments on 8 Tips to Stick to Your Healthy Resolution
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Let’s Get Healthy!

It’s that Resolution time of year again! After a month of extra food indulgences, loosened adherence to diet and exercise, and increased stress-eating and social-eating, people across the globe commit to getting healthy in the New Year. Top goals tend to consistently include: eat healthier/lose weight and to exercise more.

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Published on Leave a comment on Ways to Cope with the Winter Blues
Winter blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder

Some people love the cold weather and snowy landscapes, But if you have the Winter Blues, then this is a hard time of year. When your dislike for the winter becomes significant enough to interfere with your ability to function and still enjoy life, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of clinical depression that is closely tied to winter months and less sunlight, and less physical activity. Here is a repost of an article (here) to learn ways to cope with it.

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Published on 1 Comment on Dealing with Holiday Stress
Woman tied up in holiday light strands.

Holiday Stress can be overwhelming. The holidays are meant to bring an increase in happiness and connection with others, but often become the cause of increased stress, frustration, anxiety, and conflict.

James Baraz wrote an article for the Greater Good Foundation (Here) with some really good basic strategies to focus on when the Grinch sneaks into our hearts and minds.

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Published on 4 Comments on Overcoming Depression
Depressed man

If your sadness extends for more days than not, for 2 weeks or more, and interferes with your ability to function in life, you may benefit from seeing a psychologist to help overcome your depressive episode. Read more here from APA.

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Published on 1 Comment on Beyond Worry: How Psychologist Help with Anxiety Disorders
Beyond worry.

Worry and stress are a normal part of life. But when anxiety becomes so significant that it interferes with your ability to live important aspects of your life, you may have an anxiety disorder. The American Psychologist Association (APA) wrote in their help center here about the various types of anxiety disorders and ways psychologists can help. I will repost for convenience:

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