Blog for Better Living
Looking for Creative Ways to Ring in the New Year?
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | December 31, 2013
New Year’s Eve is a time of reflection, joy, and celebration. For many, plans include spending time with loved ones with a focus on fun and entertainment. If you are struggling with what to do this year, or if you are looking for a change of your usual tradition, here are some suggestions to ring […]
Read More6 ways your food affects your mood
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | December 23, 2013
We all know the positive benefits of a healthy diet. Eating right gives you more energy, can improve the way you look, and is good for your heart, digestion, and muscles. What many people don’t realize, however, is that eating well can also improve your mood! The food we eat triggers chemical and physiological changes […]
Read MoreFinding Work-Life Balance – Is it Really Possible?
By: Other | September 18, 2013
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. “A time for everything: A time to relax and a time to be busy, a time to frolic and a time to labor, a time to receive and a time to give, a time to begin and a time to finish.” –Unknown Author School is back in session, summer vacation is […]
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Boosting Your Mental Strength for Maximum Performance
By: Other | August 14, 2013
Written by Fabiola Figueroa, Ph.D. Imagine it’s the World Cup Soccer series. And this is the match in which the World Cup champion is determined. The teams are tied 1-1. The game goes into overtime with two 15-minute periods. The teams alternate in scoring goals. Whoever scores the first goal is identified as the World […]
Read MoreStress Free Tax Day
By: Other | April 9, 2013
Written by Fabiola Figueroa, Ph.D. It’s that time of year again. Uncle Sam has arrived. As April 15th approaches, many individuals feel an increase in stress about the uncertainty of the outcome of their taxes. Historically, money has been a national concern. According to the American Psychological Association (2009), 80% of Americans perceive the current […]
Read MoreHow to Establish Healthy Boundaries
By: Other | April 2, 2013
Written by Rebecca Zygar Most of us generally like to help others. This might include offering assistance or being accommodating to the needs of others. But, there are occasions when what we think is helping someone, may actually be hurting them. Sometimes the nicest act we can do for another person is to set and […]
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