Posts tagged exercise
Night Owls: Are Early Birds the Only Ones Getting the Worm?
Night Owls: Are Early Birds the Only Ones Getting the Worm?

Are you a night owl or an early riser? You may think one is superior and have some preconceived notions about these two terms. One is not better than the other, the important thing is that the individual is doing what works best for them and the way their brain works.

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Bridgette Gottwaldnight owl, mental health awareness, mental health matters, therapist, sleep, pandemic, schedule, work, time, early bird, worm, early bird gets the worm, exercise, self-care, companies, global, people, early riser
Mental Health Awareness Month: How Can I Celebrate?
Mental Health Awareness Month: How Can I Celebrate?

Since 1949, May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month in the U.S. Throughout life, mental health can vary based upon our circumstances and the state of the world. Amidst 2020 and 2021, mental health in general as society has taken a general decline. This blog will share five ways you can celebrate mental health awareness month.

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Bridgette Gottwaldmental health awareness, mental health, May, celebrate, therapy, wellness, well-being, health, phone a friend, exercise, sleep well, reach out, educate, share information, volunteer, donate, prioritize, conversation, talk, speak out
How Do I Sleep Better at Night? Part II
How Do I Sleep Better at Night? Part II

If you read my last blog post, you learned about seven ways to improve upon better sleep and sleep quality at night. Here is the next part to this two-part blog series that shares more helpful information about improved sleep patterns and habits.

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Bridgette Gottwaldsleep, therapy, therapist, mental health, better sleep habits, trouble sleeping, light exposure, liquids, bed, exercise, comfortable, bedding, disorder, night, shower, bath, relax, meditation, eating habits, bedroom, routine, temperature, environment, alcohol, blog, blogging, blog of the day
The Power of Pets
The Power of Pets

When it comes to mental health, research proves that there are many benefits behind pet ownership and interaction. Although most pet owners are often clear about how much the companionship adds to their lives, the physical and mental benefits aren’t as visible.

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Bridgette Gottwaldpets, power of pets, therapy animal, animal assisted therapy, pet partners, mental health, benefits, pet ownership, companionship, animals, interaction, endorphins, boosted mood, purpose, well-being, organization, connect, exercise, anxiety, stress relief, healing, routine, meaning, joy, connection, body and mind, vitality, boost, commitment
Catastrophizing During Corona: A Three-Pronged Approach, Pt. 1
Catastrophizing During Corona: A Three-Pronged Approach, Pt. 1

This is a two-part blog series that breaks down how to effectively combat the negative habit of catastrophizing into small and realistic steps.

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BlogBridgette Gottwaldcatastrophize, ability to think positive, positive thoughts, negative habits, small realistic steps, clinical psychologists, handling anxiety, approach each day, logic, positivity, don't imagine the worst possible outcomes, high levels of anxiety, loss of control, need to control, sense of relief, self-preservation, relief, reassured, enjoyable challenges, wait through discomfort, energy, accept yourself, challenege yourself, exercise, learn something new, creative passion, think outside the box, regrame, temporary relief, patterns, maladaptive patterns, external reassurance
More Refreshing Weekends: Rest vs. Stress
More Refreshing Weekends: Rest vs. Stress

In 2020, it seems that we are often pushing ourselves beyond our limits. The secret to more refreshing weekends is actually the exact opposite of what you’d expect because too much rest can actually add to your stress and harm our psychological states.

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BlogBridgette Gottwaldbusy, stress, weekend, approach, psychological states, too much rest, make use of leisure time, free time, planning, schedule, exercise, hands on parenting, hobbies, volunteering, explore, new restaurants, engage, weekend trips, effortful, newness
Survival of the Fittest, Part 1: The Brain and Exercise
Survival of the Fittest, Part 1: The Brain and Exercise

Not only are human beings hardwired for belonging and connection, but we “evolved to move.” While we move, it puts our brain into a different gear than we experience amidst a sedentary lifestyle. What would you do if a psychiatrist or a doctor prescribed you exercise instead of medication for depression?

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BlogBridgette Gottwaldbrain health, exercise, heartrate, active, lifestyle, workout, fitness, importance, physical activity, memory capacity, sensitive, receptivity, anti-aging, muscle control, intensity, oxygenated blood, healthy body, healthy mind