Could wellness travel be the antidote to our collective apathy?

Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic for the past year has taken its toll on us both physically and mentally, and although we may be rounding the corner, recovering from the emotional fallout may take some time.

We’ve become secluded, increasingly isolated, and socially “malnourished.” As a consequence, re-entry may present some unique challenges and despite an eagerly anticipated “return to normal,” don’t be surprised if you have mixed feelings about it.

“Holiday blues” are real and stem from a combination of stress, exhaustion, unrealistic expectations, and forced celebration.

The single biggest misconception about mindfulness is about what it is designed to help you do.

There is an impending mental health crisis unfolding due to the prolonged nature of the pandemic. So what can we do?

In a culture of “toxic positivity,” emotions like sadness, anxiety, and worry – are seen as inherently “bad,” and if you have them, there must be something “wrong with you.” It’s a problem because our authentic emotions are denied.

During times of stress, our priorities become very clear. We adapt. We recalibrate. We carry on. Absorb these six science-backed self-care strategies that work, even during times of extreme stress.

As a psychologist and therapist, I was excited to read this book, however, the story Lori Gottlieb tells does little to challenge the outdated idea that “just talking” about our problems will somehow fix them.

People who practice gratitude have stronger immune systems, report less pain and discomfort, have lower blood pressure, and sleep better. So why don’t we do it more?

How we think has a powerful influence on our health and well-being. Recently, a large-scale study suggested how we think can potentially even add years to our lives.

Don’t worry, glass half-emptiers – although optimism is partly inherited, thinking like an optimist is a skill you can learn.

In my experience implementing workplace wellness initiatives, I have found that the most successful programs are the ones in which wellness is “baked into the culture” of the place.

Enjoy insights about the latest psychological self-care strategies, mental wellness and prevention, and treatments that don’t suck.