In any given year, depression affects 9.5% of the US population almost 30 million people. Women are 50% more likely than men to experience depression. For children and adolescents (ages 13 to 18) research show that lifetime prevalence is 14%.
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Tart cherry juice is rich in melatonin, the sleep hormone that regulates and resets your internal clock. Drink an 8 oz glass in the morning and 2 hours before bed for sweet dreams. To get the full benefit, drink this juice at a scheduled time every day. ~ Dr Mehmet Oz
Are you finding yourself dragging … no energy to push on … simply depleted, exhausted and empty? There are many different reasons why one would feel fatigued. The top on the list is over-commitment. We are racing around trying to get everything done for everyone else and forgetting that we just might need to find some time in the day to take care of ourselves. It is ok to say no! What time did you go to bed last night? Sleep is critical for our body to heal and reenergize – going to bed at the same time each night and rising in the morning at the same time is a good ritual to follow. Be careful of your morning thoughts, they can set the tone for the day! Naturally, the foods we eat may effect our energy levels. But, did you consider how much water you are drinking? Fatigue is the first symptom of dehydration … Exercise is the number one prescription by doctors to cure the ills of whatever may be attacking us. Many of us are sitting way too much, whether it be at work or on the sofa watching tv. We need to get up and move! Consider reducing your dependence on technology ~ shut down your phones and computers, especially at bedtime ~ you don’t need a phone call or text in the middle off the night disrupting your sleep. Connect with people face-to-face and plan pleasurable activities that get you out of the house and socializing. Pace, plan, prioritize and make time for yourself each day for reflection and self-care.
Listening is defined as giving one attention. The purpose is to listen and to understand. Verbal signals of a good listener include: “I am listening” cues, disclosures, validating statements, reflection or mirroring statements. Non-verbal signals include: good eye contact, facial expressions, body language, silence, or touching. Listening requires all your senses to observe and take in as much information from others to understand what they are saying.
Emphathize, metaphorically it can be like saying “walking around in another person’s shoes” because you are trying to see things through their life experiences. This is an important step because it helps to gain rapport and build trust with the other person.
Ask questions and encourage the other person by letting them know that you are interested. Finally, let the other person know that you have heard what they have said by paraphrasing ~ repeating back to them what you have heard.
Deep listening is miraculous for both listener and speaker. When someone receives us with open-hearted, non-judging, intensely interested listening, our spirits expand. ~ Sue Patton Thoele
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Start your day with thoughts that will spiral throughout your day ~ “I am enjoying this beautiful day with energized vitality.”
We need to learn to be mindful and patient … awareness of our self
and surroundings. Life is not a race, but a journey to be appreciated
and savored each and every step of the way.
