by Richard Amaral | Aug 14, 2022 | Emotions, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health
I’ve always considered myself an optimist – I look at the glass as half full. But like everyone else, I go through periods where I lose confidence, feel stressed and anxious, and start doubting myself…and the glass seems empty again. During those...
by Richard Amaral | Aug 7, 2022 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health
For all of us, the years between 2020 and 2022 were challenging. But while some made it through the pandemic with only minor adjustments, many others struggled in more ways than one. For those who struggled greatly, the pandemic only amplified their feelings...
by Richard Amaral | Jul 23, 2022 | Balanced living, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Depression, Emotions, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Psychology, Thinking, Trauma
In my last post, I wrote about how we sometimes feel stuck at one or several moments in life and in many different areas (e.g., career, hobbies, spiritual journey, relationships). But while some people can work through this feeling of ‘stuckness,’...
by Richard Amaral | Jul 9, 2022 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health
Although I typically have a few topics in mind that I can write about, sometimes I get to a point where I feel stuck. That’s what I felt when I sat down to write this post. Having Different Things on Your Mind If you’re one of my...
by Richard Amaral | Jul 3, 2022 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health
With summer officially upon us, many people are looking forward to having some time off with loved ones and just taking things down a notch with regards to some of their work obligations. But I also know many people who have difficulty limiting their work commitments...