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Dry September Challenge: Go Caffeine-Free for 30 Days
Most people think of “Dry January” as a challenge not to drink alcohol. But what if this September, you tried going dry… from caffeine? I have to be upfront, I love my coffee. To be more precise, I love my Vanilla/Almond double espresso, iced with unsweetened almond...
Great Quotes – James Clear: Atomic Habits
Such a great quote on habits. You are your habits and the rituals you do each day.I would highly encourage you to read the book Atomic Habits - Amazon link - https://amzn.to/3G4SqCv #greatquotes
Atomic Habits for Mental Health – Therapy in a Nutshell
Here is an excellent video on how we can use principles from the Book Atomic Habits (Amazon link) to help with our mental health. I encourage you to follow her YouTube channel and other social media platforms. Description from her YouTube Video. Boost mental health...
The Most Dangerous Myths of Mental Health
This is one of the best videos I have seen by a pastor on the topic of mental health. Excellent balanced discussion. Check it out. Description from the YouTube video We all want more peace, but when we’re struggling with anxiety and depression, it can seem completely...
Jonathan Haidt: Smartphones vs. Smart Kids
Fascinating video from Jonathan Haidt. There is tons of research in the talk. This research is also from his new book (see image below)Book: The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental IllnessAuthor: Jonathan...
Mental Health: Control the Controllables: Counselling
When you are struggling with your mental health you need to control the controllables. One thing that is in your control when you are struggling with mental health is going to see a counsellor.
What was something your counsellor said that was a game-changer in your life?
Three times this week I was having a conversation with someone and they said something along the lines of "my counsellor once told me something I have never forgotten, and it was a game-changer in my life." I thought this might be great to see if people are willing to...
Lost Connections| Johann Hari | Brett’s Picks
The New York Times bestseller from the author of Chasing the Scream, offering a radical new way of thinking about depression and anxiety. There was a mystery haunting award-winning investigative journalist Johann Hari. He was thirty-nine years old, and almost every...
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma – Bessel van Kolk
This book was suggested to me to read. Here is the first few sentences of the book. Such an important topic. Book: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of TraumaAuthor: Bessel van KolkAmazon: https://amzn.to/3RwC2vN Amazon Description: Trauma...
Unlocking the Secret to Better Mental Health: Start With Sleep! Control The Controllables
Anyone feel out of control with your mental health? Give me one minute of your time.When you feel out of control you need to control the controllables.So today. Sleep. That’s it. Sleep more tonight and this week and this month than you did before.I really want to say...
