Mental Fatigue: Our Minds are Like a Battery
Everyone can feel overwhelmed from time to time. When the news cycle repeatedly exposes us to negative and distressing stories, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted. This continuous exposure can make us feel like our batteries are being drained, a concept known as mental fatigue. Signs of mental fatigue Mental fatigue […]
All About the Vagus Nerve (Seriously!)
The Vagus Nerve, how it plays a role in your health, and how you can stimulate it The vagus nerve, also known as the “wandering nerve,” is an intricate cranial nerve that starts in the brain and continues through the face, into the thorax (the chest region), and into the abdomen; this nerve is the […]
Dealing with Social Distancing
Dealing With Distancing While Larimer County may have downgraded their stay-at-home protocol in response to flattening rates of COVID-19 cases, the importance of “social distancing” (or preferably – physical distancing) remains. For those that are not able to physical distance, even formerly mundane task like going to work may feel like a threatening venture. However, […]
Taking Care of Yourself During the Quarantine
Taking care of yourself during quarantine: we’re all slowly losing our minds—what can we do in order to (at least try to) avoid this? Vitamin D: Getting enough vitamin D is an important consideration during this pandemic. MedicalNewsToday reported that maintaining a sufficient level of vitamin D can help your immune system run more efficiently […]
Dealing With Someone Else’s Emotions
Empathy and compassion can be drivers in how we connect with the people we care about, but sometimes the empathy slips into absorbing the emotional state of others. It’s one thing to sense how someone else is feeling, but many of us start to feel it ourselves.
What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed: 10 Tips and Tricks
Everyone feels overwhelmed from time to time. It’s what we do when we’re feeling overwhelmed that makes all the difference. It doesn’t have to be a complicated or drawn out process to manage stress and overcome anxiety. There are simple things you can do in the moment and throughout the day that can provide the relief […]
