The Story of Tim
These are stressful times, and different brains respond in different ways. What exactly is happening here when social anxiety kicks in?
Debilitating Aspects Of Living With An Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety can be extremely debilitating and difficult to live with if left untreated. Psychologist, speaker and best selling author Harriet Lerner Ph.D. writes about the debilitating effects of anxiety in her article titled “The top 9 Reasons Why I hate Anxiety’
Healthy Minds Are Just As Important As Healthy Bodies
Have you ever wondered why school kids get so much homework? Teachers are onto the fact that repetition and revision is necessary to remember what we are trying to learn. The body and the mind need regular workouts. Memory improves with repetition every day just like our fitness levels do when we exercise our bodies.…
Neuroplasticity – The Good News About NEW Brain Disorders
The brain's ability to reshape itself with our thoughts is great news helping us to understand how we can reshape our future by changing our thinking.
Does Mental Illness Mean I’m Not A Christian?
Mental illness can affect anyone. Many Christians have wondered about their faith and where they stand with God after being diagnosed with a mental illness. Amy Simpson, tackles the subject as she answers questions about mental illness and Christianity in her post, ‘Does Mental Illness Mean I’m Not a Christian?’ I receive a lot of…
Overeating & The Hidden Dangers of Obesity
Aussie comedian and singing actress Rebel Wilson starred in the comedy musicals, ‘Pitch Perfect” and ‘Pitch perfect 2’playing the role of the likeable ‘Fat Amy’ who’s outspoken and hilarious personality made her an instant hit and role model to countless plus size women around the globe. There’s a stigma around the plus sized and overweight.…
The Connection Between Our Thoughts, Actions & Overall Health
Negative thoughts and actions have a negative impact on the whole of our being. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a cognitive neuroscientist with a Ph.D. in Communication Pathology specialising in Neuropsychology. In an excerpt from her article, The Perfect You: Wired for Health , she discusses how our thoughts and the choices we make have an…