Mental Health Posts

A relaxing vacation now and then is great for physical, emotional and mental health. I fell in love with Hawaii, especially the island of Kawaii.  If you like smaller towns and a slower pace on vacation, Kawaii could be your spot.In addition to the obvious lounging on the beach, snorkeling, surfing and golfing, here are some activities that are available, with plenty of opportunity for pleasa...

What are the constraints in your life?My dictionary defines constraint as, " the state of being checked, restricted or compelled to avoid or perform some action" or "repression of one's behavior or actions." Constraints can function like addiction. However, most people coming home from the grocery store in July feel compelled (or constrained) to get the ice cream into the freezer. That is constrai...

I just learned about the 17-year-old in Germany who killed 12 people in his school and 3 more as he fled from police. Folks, there were warning signs. And we need to teach our teens what those signs are.Let's look at the history of the teens involved in killing sprees (in the US and elsewhere). They have some common traits. They were loners. They did not have social skills to connect with the othe...

I just read about Focus Formula. Now I am asking questions, probably ones without answers. . . .Why do we need nutritional supplements? Why is the FDA so opposed to many natural products? That's right; they cannot regulate and make money from things that grow naturally. They can only make money from chemicals in labs.Is it possible that our brains need nutrition we are not giving them? For years I...

Love is essential to life and health. Children die without love. Sometimes adults feel an extra need for love. That may be a time to ponder these thoughts from an email:1.    There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.2.    At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.3.    The only reason people would ever hate you is b...

Have you noticed the way people tend to stop what they're doing to smile at a baby? A happy child in a restaurant or the mall can create many smiles.Years ago I heard the story of a tribal woman on an Indonesian island who went into the woods to have her baby. There appeared to be some shame involved, as it was not normal for women in that tribe to give birth alone. After the baby was born the mot...

Did you know studies show procrastination can negatively affect your health? We humans tend to procrastinate because it feels good. And we get a very short term reward, which ends in feelings of guilt, anxiety and shame.I know. I am good at procrastinating. Have been for years. So, how do I Stop Procrastinating?Recently I read an article that had five suggestions: 1.    Getting moti...

Rounding the email circuit is a list of comments made in the year 1955. After you laugh, you may want to ponder our future. Part of mental health is adapting to change."I'll tell you one thing. If things keep going the way they are, it's going to be impossible to buy a week's groceries for $20."Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won't be long before $2,000 will only buy a used one...

Ron and Sandy did start throwing garbage back at the neighbors. They talked a lot before and after they made the decision, because they knew they did not have much support in the city. They looked over the fence and saw that the neighbors had stockpiles of garbage. Indeed, the neighbors were bringing garbage in from all over town, and hiding it under their children's toys and the patio furniture. ...

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