by Richard Amaral | Sep 10, 2022 | Lifestyle, Mind-Body Health, Thinking
Last week, I found myself reminiscing back on my “first day of school” experiences. The start of a new school year always left me with mixed emotions. A part of me was excited because it represented the start of something new and challenging. But it...
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...
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...
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 | 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...
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...
