Will you try an experiment with me? Read the following paragraph and check back in with me afterward.
“You’re a total idiot. Why on earth would you do something like that? You’ll never amount to anything because you can’t get your s*** together. Pull yourself together and stop acting like a big baby!”
Genuine Life Blog
Dr. Jen offers food for thought in her Genuine Life blog, writing about a variety of topics with a keen focus on whole-person wellbeing.
The Lazy Psychologist in the Kitchen: Savory Oatmeal Stew
Welcome to another installment from the Lazy Psychologist in the Kitchen. For those of you who are new to my blog, you may be wondering why a psychologist is sharing a recipe on her blog about mental health. The answer is quite simple: food affects mood. Over the past several years, more and more research has shown that what we eat affects how we feel, both physically and emotionally.
Feeling Stressed Out? Hum!
When we are experiencing stress or high anxiety, significant changes happen in our bodies and brains, which can leave us feeling uncomfortable in our own bodies. Breath practices can be a powerful way to modulate stress by helping to calm and sooth our agitated nervous system. One of my favorite breath practices is humming breath, also called bee’s breath in yoga.
Thank Your Brain Because It’s Only Trying to Help…and Other Creative Ways to Respond to Your Mind’s Worries
Have you ever had a worry question or concern get stuck in your head? Yep, me too. When this happens, it’s usually because we’re worried about something. Sometimes, these repetitive questions can feel annoying and obnoxious. Sometimes, they can feel much worse than that, triggering all kinds of catastrophic thoughts and increasing stress levels in your body. Ack! That’s no fun.
The Psychology of Technology: Want to Be Happier and Healthier? Unplug!
What an interesting time to be alive! We are living in an age with unprecedented access to almost limitless information, available 24 hours a day. This can be exciting, fun, enriching, and convenient. We can plan a trip halfway around the world with ease.
Pause As You Exhale: A Mindful Breathing Practice
Check out this video blog with another mindful breathing practice: the “pausing as you exhale” breath. I enjoy teaching this breath for a couple of reasons. First of all, there are steps to follow as you’re breathing, and the steps help keep you anchored mindfully in the current moment.
Forgiveness Is Hard, But Also Healthy: The Psychology of Letting Go of Our Grudges
Did you know the act of forgiveness can bring about measurable health benefits? Yep, it’s true: there’s a nice body of research documenting the ways that forgiveness can improve not just our mental health but also our physical health.
The Lazy Psychologist in the Kitchen: Chicken Enchilada Soup
Happy New Year! I hope 2017 is treating you well so far. We’re in the time of year when many people are putting their New Year’s resolutions into action, often related to living a healthier life. This seems like a perfect time for another installment of The Lazy Psychologist in the Kitchen. What’s that? Why is a psychologist offering recipes on her blog? What an excellent question!
