Mandy Kloppers – Psychologist (CBT) – Global Online Therapy
In order to live life to the fullest, it is vital that you never settle for less. If there are any aspects of your life that are unsatisfactory, now is the time to make a change. Even if you are fairly content with the way in which you are spending your time, there is always room for improvement. Below are …
Navigating life after a stroke can seem an intimidating task. Besides altering your mind and body, a stroke can change how you engage in social activities, work, and leisure. Since stroke has various and far-reaching effects, it isn’t easy to find advice suitable for your unique circumstances. Having a medical team looking out for you is an excellent idea. However, …
Sleep is key to every process in the human body. It impacts the way you function physically, mentally, and emotionally. The better you sleep, the better your body is equipped to fight disease and develop immunity. Poor sleep increases the risk of chronic disease and metabolic issues. Here are seven reasons you should not skimp on a good mattress. 1. …
Anxiety is a form of worry or fear that might be minor or intense. For some people, anxiety is so constant and intense that it significantly impacts their quality of life. If you are one of these people, don’t worry – you are not alone. Millions of people around the world suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. We have …
Recent studies have shown that physical health impacts mental health immensely and vice versa. When your body is healthy, you reduce your risk of mental illnesses like depression and anxiety. On the flip side, those disorders can cause health issues such as heart disease and GI issues. So the question is, how do you use your physical health to improve …
From heightened levels of stress to depressive episodes, there are a number of different ways your daily life can adversely affect your mental health. Often, you may not even realize that your routine is harming your emotional health until the symptoms become severe. You can help maintain better mental health and feel happier overall when you take steps to get …
(via: https://pixabay.com/vectors/social-media-connections-networking-3846597/) Social media is used by billions of people all over the world, for a variety of different uses. People use it for everything from staying up to date with their favorite celebrities, getting their news, conversating with others, keeping up with sports scores, or helping their business. Many of us spend a lot of time on it daily …
Common causes of declining vision include cataracts, eye trauma, glaucoma, and retinal damage. There are several ways to improve your decreasing vision. Here are a few. 1. Avoid Smoking You might know that smoking causes lung cancer and heart disease; you might not realize that it also affects your eyes. Smoking increases the risk of cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic …
Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/silhouette-of-person-raising-its-hand-268134/ If your life is jam-packed with activities and obligations, you’d probably give anything for a vacation. We all need to kick back, relax and rejuvenate at times if we want to be our best. Pushing yourself to extreme levels is sure to lead to burnout and exhaustion. Fortunately, you don’t necessarily need to take a week …
Did you know that almost 6 million people in the US live with at least one type of dementia? Dementia can be stressful and scary for everybody involved, especially if you don’t know what to expect. The more you know about the different types of dementia, the symptoms, and the treatment choices available, the better you’ll be able to cope. …