Blog for Better Living
Stress Relief: Take a Mental Vacation
By: Other | July 24, 2014
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. It is summertime and people all around you are planning their getaways, except you. You hear stories of snorkeling in the Caribbean, hiking in the Sierras, or cruising the Alaskan coastline and your thoughts are, “It must be nice….” Vacations, short or long, are great stress relievers; the literature on […]
Read MoreNeed a vacation from your vacation?
By: Other | April 11, 2014
Written by Missy Betts Many of us either just got back or are getting ready to leave work or school for a week-long Spring break. During long vacations, we can sometimes load ourselves up with activities to utilize and take advantage of all that free time. This can lead to coming back from your vacation […]
Read MoreWhat Do Dreams Mean?
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | April 17, 2013
Have you ever had a dream so vivid and realistic that you had the sense that it had actually happened? If the answer is ‘yes,’ then you are not alone. For some, dreams can be so powerful that they find themselves thinking of the dream for days, or even weeks at a time. New research […]
Read MoreGet our latest articles sent directly to your inbox!
Tips to Manage Your Stress
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | February 14, 2013
We live in stressful times. Merely turning on the news or talking with friends can bring on new concerns. Personal issues, too, can create stress about your health, your job, financial security, as well as relationships with family and friends. Even everyday annoyances, such as getting stuck in traffic, dealing with a computer problems, or […]
Read More