(Day 14) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW Most of us would agree that in recent months we have experienced an increase in stress, anxiety, fear, sadness, loneliness… For some, these feelings may hit like a sudden jolt without...
(Day 13) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW “Research shows that helping others makes us happier. But in her groundbreaking work on generosity and joy, social psychologist Elizabeth Dunn found that there's a catch: it matters...
(Day 12) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW “Often when we set out to create a new habit, we set ourselves up for failure by not factoring in the daily obstacles we might encounter—lack of time, energy, or simply a change in...
(Day 11) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW Although it can be difficult, especially during time of stress, it is important to aim for a healthy and nutritious diet as much as possible. This is not only essential for our immune...
(Day 10) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW “Emotional Contagion” is the ability to directly or indirectly affect the emotions and behaviors of others. It is not always a bad thing. Spreading happiness is great, but negative...
(Day 9) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever, but did you know it can also help with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more? Being active boosts your endorphins, distracts you...
(Day 8) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW Maintaining healthy, supportive relationships keep us happier and healthier. It also helps buffer against loneliness, which is connected to many different negative physical and...
(Day 7) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW Tired of looking at your screen all day? Or are you having a hard time finding time to get up and move around? Take just 3 minutes to watch this TED talk by Nilofer Merchant who...
(Day 6) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, appreciate experiences,...
(Day 5) 30 Days of Self-Care Information and Strategies – Kristin Cowart, MSW, LCSW Take a virtual beach vacation with Chel Hamilton’s “Beach of Peaceful Warmth” Meditation Mini. Meditation can reduce stress, control anxiety, support emotional wellbeing, increase...