Spirituality/Purpose

Having a sense of purpose in your life is linked to many positive mental and physical health outcomes, such as a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, better sleep, and decreased stress. Purpose also helps you feel more connected to and invested in the things that you do throughout the day, which can have a positive impact on your mental health. Purpose doesn’t have to be something grandiose; it can be something as simple as making your daily activities more meaningful. Purpose can be something as simple as cooking a meal for someone who can’t do it themselves, or cleaning your house or office with a systematic and methodical approach, making each task a small piece of art. Purpose can also be something that is a bit grander, like engaging in activism to help others, volunteering, or pursuing passions and hobbies.

4 Tips To Building Self-Confidence In Your Kids
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4 Tips To Building Self-Confidence In Your Kids

This article was originally published on www.drsueandyou.com It’s Friday and what a week it has been. Running around for work and making sure I was at both kids Valentine’s parties. I’m sure you know that hurried feeling. As I was walking into my daughter’s classroom, one of the mothers stopped me in the hall and asked…

4 Reasons A Narcissistic Ex Alienates Your Children
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4 Reasons A Narcissistic Ex Alienates Your Children

This article was originally published on www.drsueandyou.com Navigating through a high conflict divorce is extremely difficult. Navigating through a custody battle where you are alienated from your children can seem impossible.  You want instant gratification and you do not know where or whom you should turn to for help.   Do these circumstances sound familiar to you?…

The Health Benefits of Singing
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The Health Benefits of Singing

Research has found that singing helps to boost the immune system, especially in a group setting.  Researchers found that the concentration of proteins in the immune system and an anti-stress hormone increased during singing by a choir.  They compared these results with the same choir that only listened to the same song.  The concentration of…

Health Benefits of Owning a Dog
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Health Benefits of Owning a Dog

Man’s best friend.  Dogs give us companionship, friendship, and loyalty.  They love us unconditionally and they seem to be there when we need them the most, but what has science said about the health benefits of having a dog in the household?  Can owning a dog make us healthier and happier? Heart-Smart Researchers have discovered…

Why Isn’t EMPATHY Taught In Medical School?
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Why Isn’t EMPATHY Taught In Medical School?

Empathy is defined as  the experience of understanding another person’s condition from their perspective. You place yourself in their shoes and feel what they are feeling. Empathy is known to increase prosocial (helping) behaviors. We have heard the word, we have learned what the word means and we have spoken the word in sentences but…