It is becoming clear that fast-paced companies, especially start-ups have employers and employees who may be burning out. Stress due to rigid employment culture, inequality both overt and covert, stigma around mental health issues, and a helpless feeling that "nothing is ever going to change." The … [Read more...]
Neurons that Wire Together Fire Together
I remember hearing professors say this all the time in my neuro-psychology and neuroscience classes in grad school. And I was reminded of it today when thinking about the concept of neuroplasticity and the ability for the brain to adapt and change. It is a reminder that our brains have the strong … [Read more...]
More than the Monday Blues…
Do you find that you even though you have been taking medications and/or going to therapy, you still continue to feel bad? Do you find yourself dreading work on Mondays just because you have not had the energy to get out of bed for the past few months? There are so many reasons why your depression … [Read more...]
Catching a Mindful Moment
https://psychcentral.com/blog/empower-your-inner-peacekeeper/ In today's stressful world between deadlines, meetings, activities, family commitments, gadgets, social media, etc etc, find some time to cultivate a mindful moment. Maybe its just 2 min long! But in that 2 minutes, ground … [Read more...]