There are plenty of reasons why people move. Maybe you want a nicer house. Maybe you need to be closer to your job. Maybe you want to be closer to family. While most can identify their specific reasons for moving, many chose to focus only on the physical nature of the move. This means they are missing a great opportunity to use this major life transition as a time of renewal, a fresh start. You can piggyback off this life shift and make some lifestyle changes that will benefit you for years to ...read more
How Social Media Can Actually be Good for Our Mental Health
Whenever there is a discussion about social media and mental health, there is generally a negative association. Many studies now have pointed to individuals developing depression or anxiety as a result of time spent on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. But is this a full picture? There is actually another side to the coin that suggests social media can actually be good for some people’s mental health. The key is to be a mindful social media user. Social Media Keeps Us ...read more
How Counseling Can Help You Reach Your Goals in the New Year
If you struggle to set goals, let alone reach them, you are definitely not alone. In fact, it is thought that roughly 92% of the population has found it hard to stick to goals. This constant cycle of trying to set beneficial life or health goals, but never quite reaching them, can ultimately lead to depression. That’s because reaching goals is empowering and helps us feel we are in charge of our life. When we don’t reach goals, we feel powerless and even hopeless that our lives can change for ...read more
3 Ways to Practice Self-Care for Improved Psychological Health and Happiness
When we think of self-care, things like soaking in a bubble bath, booking a massage, and reading a good book typically come to mind. While these are all excellent self-care strategies to incorporate into our lives — particularly when we’re feeling stressed, anxious, and overworked — sometimes our self-care needs run much deeper. If you're struggling with managing negative thoughts and emotions, for instance, therapy sessions with one of the counselors at Ocean Vista Counseling may be a good ...read more
Telehealth for Support Group Therapy
Many of us continue to try and make sense of this new world we live in – one in which the novel coronavirus dictates much of our daily routine. Some states are still mandating social distancing and wearing of masks. And many people are still out of work or working remotely for the unforeseeable future. This quarantine has certainly made life more difficult in many ways. One of those ways is making it difficult for some people to continue to get the mental therapy they need. Luckily, more and ...read more
Must-Know Advice for Managing Changes During COVID-19 Pandemic
Perhaps you’ve decided to make some changes in your life because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you’ve had certain changes forced upon you, and now, you’re just trying to adapt and adjust. Dealing with these changes can be challenging at first, but what if these shifts could benefit you in the long run? Here are a few transitions you may be dealing with right now and how you can handle these events with a positive outlook. Becoming a Pet Owner If your time in self-isolation has inspired ...read more
The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 on Families
If you asked any of us a year ago what would life be like in 2020, it’s doubtful anyone would have guessed we’d be going through a global pandemic, replete with lockdowns and self-quarantining. The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 has impacted people oof all ages. At the beginning of the year, some families might have thought of being forced to stay home from work and school would be a fun little vacation. But as the weeks and months have passed, we’ve all learned this has been anything but ...read more
10 Signs You’re Addicted to Working
Are you addicted to work? We have developed a list of 10 signs you're addicted to working to help you decrease the experience of burnout. We live in a society that worships the overachiever. Burning the candle at both ends and denying yourself pleasure until the work gets done is seen as honorable. While having a good work ethic is definitely key to living your best life, it is also important to balance your work life with a sense of play and freedom. The Dangers of Being Addicted to ...read more
Living Life with Purpose and Intention
Are you Living Life with Purpose and Intention? Remember this quote, "You have the power to achieve greatness and create anything you want in life - but you must take action" - Jack Canfield. What does the following phrase mean to you? What does "Living Life with Purpose and Intention" mean to you? Assess what is important in your life. Look for meaning and direction in all that you set out to do. Ask yourself some important questions. What are your interests and talents? What is impacting ...read more