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Proof that Thinking is More Fun than you Think

Proof that Thinking is More Fun than you Think

by Richard Amaral | Sep 3, 2022 | Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Thinking

Now that the summer is quickly coming to an end, I find myself reflecting on some of the moments that stood out for me – moments when I felt balanced; when I felt like things were just perfect.   Looking back, some of those perfect moments happened when I...
Two Strategies for Making Tough Choices

Two Strategies for Making Tough Choices

by Richard Amaral | Aug 30, 2022 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Thinking

It’s very stressful to make an important decision. And if you’re already in a state of anxiety, the decision-making process can be even more difficult because you’re afraid of making the wrong choice! Last week, I wrote about Serena Williams’ decision to retire. She...
Why Some of Us Always Feel Helpless and Stuck

Why Some of Us Always Feel Helpless and Stuck

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,’...
What You Can Learn from the Bamboo

What You Can Learn from the Bamboo

by Richard Amaral | Jun 18, 2022 | Change, Emotions, Lifestyle, Mind-Body Health, Stress, Thinking

I enjoy having plants around my home. It helps clean the air, adds colour to any space, and it feels rewarding to take care of something and then watch it grow.   While all plants seem to grow differently and at different rates, nothing grows as tall or as...
Why Painting Kitchen Cupboards is Making me Feel More Balanced

Why Painting Kitchen Cupboards is Making me Feel More Balanced

by Richard Amaral | Jun 11, 2022 | Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Thinking

We’re doing some renovations in our house, and the first phase is to paint the living room and family room.   Fortunately, my father, a retired painter by trade, was generous enough to offer his time and skill and do the painting for us. It was inspiring to see...
One Day Off, But Two More Tragedies

One Day Off, But Two More Tragedies

by Richard Amaral | May 28, 2022 | Balanced living, Mental Health, Psychology, Stress, Thinking

My plan for this post was to follow up on some of the thoughts and experiences from taking a personal mental health day. “My Day Off – Part 2” is what I was going to call it.   However, with the horrific events in Buffalo, NY (10 people killed...
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