Work Life Balance Archives - Kathleen Coughlin

National Counseling Awareness Month

April 5, 2021 by Kathleen Coughlin

April is National Counseling Awareness Month, and so I thought it would be a good idea to take this time to talk a little about mental health and the benefits of seeking treatment for whatever issues you may be facing. When we talk about mental health, we are talking about our emotional, psychological and social well-being. Our mental health not only affects how we feel but also how we think and behave as well as handle stress and make decisions. Mental Health Statistics Just how common are ...read more

Filed Under: Family Therapy, General, Marital Counseling, Self Care, Stress, Uncategorized, Work Life Balance Tagged With: anxiety, counseling, depression, family therapy, life balance, mental health, National Counseling Awareness Month, Ocean VIsta Counseling, pandemic, stress, therapy

Tips for Staying Healthy While Working from Home

March 19, 2021 by Kathleen Coughlin

For some people, working from home is a normal routine. This is, after all, the gig economy, and many people have been freelancing, making a living from their home office for many years now. But for others, working from home is a completely new phenomenon brought about by the global pandemic. For this second group of people, working from home has completely changed their day-to-day lives, and many have found their overall health has taken a toll. With lockdowns and social distancing still ...read more

Filed Under: General, Goals, Nutrition, Self Care, Stress, Work Life Balance, Workaholic Tagged With: anxiety, counseling, depression, family, general, goal setting, life balance, mental health, pandemic, stress, tips, working from home

How to Turn a Move into More Than Just a Physical Fresh Start

February 22, 2021 by Jennifer Scott

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

Filed Under: Anxiety, Counselor Ormond Beach, Couples counseling, Couples/Marriage, Depression, General, Goals, Self Care, Self Esteem, Stress, Uncategorized, Work Life Balance Tagged With: anxiety, communication, counseling, depression, divorce, family, family therapy, goal setting, mediation, mental health, Ocean VIsta Counseling, self care, stress, therapy

How Social Media Can Actually be Good for Our Mental Health

January 22, 2021 by Kathleen Coughlin

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

Filed Under: General, Stress, Uncategorized, Work Life Balance Tagged With: anxiety, children, counseling, depression, facebook, instagram, mental health, online, social media, stress, therapy

How Counseling Can Help You Reach Your Goals in the New Year

January 5, 2021 by Kathleen Coughlin

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

Filed Under: Addiction, Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, School & Academics, Stress, Work Life Balance Tagged With: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, counseling, depression, Empowerment, goal setting, self care

3 Ways to Practice Self-Care for Improved Psychological Health and Happiness

November 12, 2020 by Author: Jennifer Scott

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

Filed Under: Anxiety, Couples/Marriage, General, Stress, Work Life Balance, Workaholic Tagged With: health, mental health, mindfulness, psychological health, self care, therapy

Telehealth for Support Group Therapy

November 9, 2020 by Ocean Vista Counseling

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

Filed Under: Addiction, Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, Children, Couples counseling, Couples/Marriage, Depression, General, Stress, Telehealth, Work Life Balance Tagged With: anxiety, coronavirus, covid, depression, stress, Telehealth, Telehealth Counseling

Must-Know Advice for Managing Changes During COVID-19 Pandemic

October 9, 2020 by Kathleen Coughlin

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

Filed Under: Adolescents/Teens, Children, Family Therapy, General, Parenting, Stress, Work Life Balance

The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 on Families

September 4, 2020 by Kathleen Coughlin

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

Filed Under: Children, Family Therapy, General, Parenting, School & Academics, Stress, Work Life Balance

10 Signs You’re Addicted to Working

September 27, 2019 by Kathleen Coughlin

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

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