by Dr. Gertrise Thomas | Nov 16, 2021 | Mindset, Stress Management
In life, our experiences and upbringing define how we view ourselves and the world. This definition of things is called our mindset. Studies have shown that our mindset can impact our progress in life, health outcomes, day-to-day lives, and overall wellbeing. In other...
by Dr. Gertrise Thomas | Sep 26, 2021 | Stress Management
Another mistake that people often make with stress is waiting until their wit’s end to address it. Contrary to those that deny or ignore their stress, they admit that they have stress in their lives and seek help but only when it becomes overwhelming. The concern with...
by Dr. Gertrise Thomas | Sep 12, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Stress Management
We often develop certain coping mechanisms to reduce the burden that we feel when facing challenges. One such thought process is, if we don’t admit that something exists, then that thing can not affect us. You may not have made this declaration outright, but you have...
by Dr. Gertrise Thomas | Sep 9, 2021 | Stress Management
When speaking about “Recognizing Stress,” we discussed how taking the wrong approach to stress can be more detrimental than beneficial to your health. We often try to find ways to “deal” with stress instead of adequately addressing it. Ignoring stress, denying it,...
by Dr. Gertrise Thomas | Sep 9, 2021 | Stress Management
When asked about stress, people tend to give one of three responses. They will say: I am “stressed out” (which most likely means they are experiencing burnout) I have no stressI’m not really sure if I am stressed Stress has been labeled as such a negative thing in...