by Kate | Jan 31, 2014 | Adulting, Anxiety, Positive Psych, Self-Esteem, Stress
Editor’s Note: This post was contributed by EWN psychotherapist Kate Maleski, LCSW-R ~***~ Picture this… A high school freshman trying out for the softball team. She is anxious, surrounded by new faces, new school and longing to be accepted. If only she...
by Dr Aletta | Jan 29, 2014 | Body/Mind, Self-Esteem
Body Language & the Power of Faking It ‘Til You Make It Body language is like any other language. You can learn it. While it’s becoming natural, you can fake it till you make it. “Sit up straight!” “Do not hunch over!” “Shoulders back!” No, this...
by Dr Aletta | Jan 19, 2014 | Anxiety, Self-Esteem
Getting back to college after a nice long break should be easy! But the anticipation of juggling class work, exercise, family and a social life has the opposite effect and can be so overwhelming! If you are anything like me, when the start of the spring...
by Dr Aletta | Jan 12, 2014 | Body/Mind, Mental Health
Owning your own business can mean working 24/7. I really felt it last week. Even though I thought I was doing a good job with self-care, last night was the first time I was really able to sleep deeply, well and for as long as I wanted. This morning I woke up so happy,...
by Dr Aletta | Jan 6, 2014 | Mindfulness, Weight & Shape
Did you give up your favorite food for the New Year? Weight loss experts say, “Don’t throw out that chocolate!” Eat in slow motion instead! Slowing down our pace of eating, increasing the number of chews and noticing everything we can about our food is called eating...