Simply Thrive Therapy Blog
To Make A New Year’s Resolution or Not?
To Make A New Year’s Resolution or Not? Congratulations! We made it to 2021! 2020 has been a difficult year for many people! We are in a new year. Last week, we talked about a year in review and setting some intentions for the year to come. And now we can decide if we want to have a new year’s resolution or not. Statistically speaking, it is not likely that if you set a new year\’s resolution you are going to stick with it long term. Think of the number of people who join the gym in January and then stop in February or March. It’s easy to say things
A Year in Reflection
A Year in Reflection The end of the year is a great time to look back over your year and reflect on what worked and what didn’t. Some people do a formal reflection and others just spend some time thinking about it. 2020 has been a rough year for many of us. You may feel trapped at home with too many people or all alone. You may feel stressed about losing your job, going to part-time or if you do work, having to get so much done. People who are working out of the home may fear getting sick or having to wear masks all day long. Needless to say,
Negative Thinking
Negative Thinking Ok – let’s be real for a second. We ALL struggle with negative thought patterns to some degree. It’s just part of being human. Sometimes, it seems like a negative thought flies into our minds out of nowhere, while other times, we might sit and let one negative thought spiral into another until we feel completely doomed. It’s not necessarily the negative thought itself that is the issue, but it’s what we do with it that makes all the difference. As you probably already know, negative thoughts carry the potential to wreak havoc in our lives if we let them. Though we might not possess the ability to
Loss and the Holidays
Loss and the Holidays It’s that time of the year again. For many people around the world, the latter months of the year are filled with celebrations. It’s the time of the year when many want to gather with their loved ones because each holiday has a special meaning to them. There are traditions that really impact our emotions during this time. Unfortunately, for many people this year loss will be another emotion to fill their minds and hearts. COVID may be a heavy influence on these emotions, however there are also other losses that exist outside of the pandemic. This is not an easy topic, but there are things
5 Ideas for Families to do During the Holidays
5 Ideas for Families to do During the Holidays The Holidays can be overwhelming for many, so here are some ways to reconnect with family members/friends and decrease the stress over the Holiday season. Below, you will find interactive and fun activities to do with your family members and friends or by yourself over the Holiday season. 1- Hikes are a great way to get out in nature and experience the beauty around us. Plus they allow you to get your body moving and breathe in the fresh air. Here are some hiking and nature parks to visit: -Raleigh Parks- William B. Umstead State Park Lake Johnson Park Shelley Lake
5 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health During the Holidays
5 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health During the Holidays During this time of year there are multiple holidays to celebrate. This can mean gathering with loved ones sharing traditions of buying gifts and food. For some people this can be a joyous celebration, for others the holidays can be mentally stressful and overwhelming. They can bring up many emotions and feelings that can disrupt a person\’s mental health. Here are coping skills when the holiday season becomes difficult. 1- Make Time for yourself: This can be anything you enjoy. For example: Reading your favorite book Listening to music/podcasts Getting enough sleep Making time to do the things