Archive for the 'Mental Health' Category
Good Reads and Links 1/23/09
Posted on January 23, 2009 - Filed Under Mental Health, Shout Outs | View Comments
I’ve talked about and linked to articles discussing depression and exercise before and this week I read another one. This one’s from WebMD and titled Exercise May Lift Cloud of Depression. Not really anything new, but a good reminder of what we can do if we need a mood booster.
Over at DietBlog I read an article about the [...]
Some People Want Us to Fail
Posted on January 12, 2009 - Filed Under Mental Health | View Comments
If you don’t take the shot, it’s impossible to score. That’s the bottom line. If you don’t take a chance or don’t try to make a change, it will be impossible to succeed.
The thing is, though, when you do take that chance, there are always people who are hoping –secretly or openly– that you fail.
Why [...]
Dream Big and Work Hard
Posted on December 29, 2008 - Filed Under Mental Health, healthy lifestyle | View Comments
I’m back. Hope everyone had a great holiday and has a fun New Year’s Celebration. Here’s today’s Monday Motivation thought:
“There will always be people who will tell you that your dreams are too big, your hopes too unattainable.
Ignore them!”
– University of California Basketball
Work hard on reaching your goals and dreams. Don’t let anyone, or even yourself, [...]
Get Off The Negativity Train
Posted on November 24, 2008 - Filed Under Mental Health, healthy lifestyle | View Comments
A little Motivation Monday thought…
As you start this Thanksgiving week, remember what you are thankful for. No matter what challenges in life we may face, there are always reasons to be grateful.
Be positive. Be happy. Remember that our challenges will make us stronger and remember that negative thinking will get us nowhere fast.
“Life is a [...]
Success is a Choice
Posted on November 17, 2008 - Filed Under Behavior Change, Mental Health, healthy lifestyle | View Comments
It’s Monday. Time for some motivation. The following is a quote from Rick Pitino, currently the head coach for the Louisville men’s basketball team.
Coach Pitino has been a successful college coach and is the only coach to lead three different schools to the Final Four (Providence, Kentucky, Louisville).
“If you look closely at all great organizations, [...]
Aerobic Exercise and Your Brain
Posted on October 20, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise, Mental Health | View Comments
In the latest British Journal of Sports Medicine, Drs. Arthur F. Kramer and Kirk I. Erickson report that regular aerobic exercise can help reverse mental decline (Source here).
As part of their research, Kramer and Erickson conducted a 6-month study where adults aged 60-75 walked briskly for 45 minutes a day 3 days a week. [...]
Optimism Better for Health?
Posted on October 17, 2008 - Filed Under Mental Health, Prevention | View Comments
A series of studies done in the US and Europe show that optimism can have a positive impact on health and longevity. Here are some highlights of the different studies (read full article here):
For six months following coronary artery bypass surgery, optimistic patients were half as likely to require re-hospitalization.
Similar results were found for [...]
Actions Speak Louder than Words
Posted on October 9, 2008 - Filed Under Behavior Change, Eating Disorders, Mental Health | View Comments
Here are some interesting excerpts from an article written by a woman who struggled with eating disorders and body image issues throughout her adolescence. It’s titled What I Wish You Would Have Said from Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty:
“I wish people would have commented more about my heart, my kindness, and my ability to make [...]
Exercise Can Make You Happy!
Posted on September 25, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise, Mental Health | View Comments
One more reason to get regular exercise:
Source here.
I love the feeling after a good workout. I feel like I accomplished something good for my body, even if it was just a quick workout.
Next time you don’t feel like getting your workout in, remember how good you will feel after. It’s worth it.
Why Positive Thinking is Important
Posted on September 9, 2008 - Filed Under Behavior Change, Mental Health | View Comments
We all come from different backgrounds and different circumstances in life. We all have different goals, dreams, and successes we long to reach. No matter what your goals/dreams are, never stop believing that you can reach them.
It’s easy to get discouraged. It’s easy to quit. It’s easy to say, “That’s not for me, I guess.” [...]
