Mental Health
Great, Another Holiday: Surviving the Holiday Season
It’s happening again. Every fall as the costumes and pumpkins come out, the turkey and dressing get stocked, and the Christmas songs ring in every store…the looming dread of the holidays. The holiday season hurts and can be brutal for those missing a loved one. It’s full of traditions, reminders, and an empty chair of…
Read MoreExcerpt: A Harm Reductionist’s Guide to Dealing with Despair
Now is when we are most vulnerable to severe consequences from drinking: when we feel terrible but tell ourselves a story that we are drinking to celebrate.
Read MoreWishing You The Best of Luck!
Good luck! Best of Luck! May good luck and fortune follow you where ever you go! Sending good luck vibes your way! February first kicked off the first day of Chinese New Year and, good luck talk is in the air. This annual fifteen-day festival ushers China and Chinese communities worldwide in the new year.…
Read MoreBetter Balance Makes For Better Gaming
The first game that really grabbed me was The Legend of Zelda. I am part of the gaming generation that played the original eight-bit version on the first Nintendo. I remember losing an entire Saturday morning, playing with my brother solving puzzles, and conquering level bosses. Of course, that is until the Nintendo would freeze,…
Read MoreWant a Better Night Sleep? These Tips Will Help
Sleep has never come easily to me. I remember nights when I was in high school where my mind would chase dozens of thought rabbits down their holes. I remember the frustration and sitting awake wide-eyed when the first hints of sunlight would brighten the morning sky. As an adult, I feel that I had…
Read MoreWhat Simone Biles Tells us About Putting Our Mental Health First
The camera zooms in on Simone Bile’s face. She is the picture of concentration and focus. She is lined up for the beat board and launches herself down the mat. She hits the vault, tucks tight, and stumbles a bit on her landing but recovers into a solid finish. Suddenly she walks away. Not only…
Read MorePerforming Like a Gold Medalist Under Pressure
In 1996 Muhammad Ali was several years into his fight with Parkinson’s Disease when he was given the honor to light the Olympic torch. The image of him summoning all of his strength and shakily igniting the flame for the games sends chills down my spine. Olympic athletes are a testament to discipline and focus…
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