Dr. L.'s Healthy Practices' Podcast

Many people look to outside factors and their surroundings in an attempt to find inner peace without even realizing it. Inner peace can only come within and stems from our deeply rooted beliefs about ourselves and the way we react to different situations. There are many beliefs that you have likely experienced subconsciously that sink your sense of self-confidence and overall happiness. By analyzi...

Dictionary.com defines serenity as the state of being calm, peaceful, or tranquil. In these tumultuous and uncertain times, serenity seems like the furthest thing from reality. Serenity isn’t an emotion that we feel based on our circumstances.  Rather, serenity is a state of being we must be intentional about pursuing and creating for ourselves no matter what our circumstances might be. Finding se...

Would you like to achieve inner peace? Are you exhausted by the guilt, pain, and resentment you have carried through life? Are you tired of responding impulsively, negatively or overreacting? If everyone was being honest, they would admit that negative moods influence them sometimes.  It doesn't matter how sincere you are, these old habits die hard. They aren't harmless bad habits; they...

You have probably heard the term existential crisis, perhaps more frequently in recent months. But what does it mean? According to dictionary dot com, it's a psychological episode where you begin to question the meaning of your existence or life.  You feel uneasy about choices, freedoms, and the meaning of life. The main concern is always this – the idea that life is pointless and our existen...

Life is not fair. How many times has someone said this to you? Maybe you've even said it to other people. Coping strategies are necessary to survive and thrive. Psychologists explain why coping strategies are essential and why you need them in your life. Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts are for informational purposes! They are not intended to p...

For years, we heard conversations about what new virus would snowball into a pandemic. We panicked over bird flu, we watched in horror at the swine flu and waited to see what would happen with Ebola. While they all have deaths on their hands, none of them evolved the way COVID-19 has.   This was the pandemic we had been warned about and with it came mass lockdowns, heavy restrictions, and waves of...

Changes are a part of life. When we are caught up in denial of change, we can become unhappy with new elements that come into our lives. Change is inevitable. Some changes are positive and others are negative, yet change is almost always up for interpretation.   Sometimes the hardest changes to adjust to are the ones that we consider to be negative, difficult, and out of control. When these big ch...

Disappointment is something everyone will have faced at some point in their lives to some degree although some more than others. This can range from not getting the job you wanted, scoring lower on the test than you thought you would or getting turned down by the person you like.  Whatever the disappointment may be it is important to try and cope with the situation and not allow it to consume your...

When we are struggling with a situation and cannot see it clearly, we need to follow some health coping strategies to make an improvement in our mental state. Change is inevitable in life and there will always be times we experience struggles.   Some struggles are personal, and some are within relationships or communities. People who are effective at making changes and adapting can change fast and...

While literally hundreds of different coping strategies have been identified, we are going to focus on just five. Of course, the strategies we have selected are broader categories of which many coping strategies fall under  Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts are for informational purposes! They are not intended to provide medical advice. Please consul...

Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed and overworked? Maybe it’s time to take a step back and look at your schedule. If you don’t have one, creating one is the first step towards achieving balance in your life. Here are some tips on how to create a balanced schedule that will help you achieve the life balance that you desire. Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that thes...

If you are a working parent, you know how difficult it can be to manage taking care of your children and keeping up with your own job. According to a study done by the University of Manchester, women who were working and who had two children were 40% more stressed due to all of the responsibilities that they had to take on each day.   It can be tough to balance your work and your personal life, bu...

When it comes to achieving a desirable work-life balance, there are many different approaches that can be taken. From taking regular breaks to getting enough sleep, there is a lot that you can do to ensure that your day-to-day life is as balanced as possible. In this blog post, we’ll share 6 tips on how you can improve your work-life balance while working in an office setting. Hope you enjoyed thi...

With the advent of remote work, many of us are finding ourselves struggling to balance our home and work lives. It can be hard to take breaks from your computer when you’re working from home and it can be difficult to switch it off after a long day. Here are 6 tips for improving your work-life balance at home. Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts are fo...

When you are looking for ways to help improve your life balance, you need to use all of the tricks that you can to help make this happen. One option that a lot of people like to utilize to help them focus on a good work/life balance includes apps.   The app that you will want to use depends on how you need to add more balance to your life. Are you looking to become more efficient and get more done...

 When you want to live a happier and healthier life, you need to make sure that you are able to have good life balance in all areas. This means that you never spend too much time on one aspect of your life, whether it is your family, your job, your friends, or something else. The problem is that most people have a horrible life balance, leaning into too much work or giving up too much of their tim...

  Resisting and persistently battling against the unchangeable aspects of life can thrust us into a perpetual state of emotional turmoil. Coming to terms with the consequences of this resistance is the initial stride toward attaining a more peaceful and growth-oriented existence.  It means recognizing that some aspects of life are beyond our control and expending energy on resisting these inevitab...

When we talk about acceptance, it’s often viewed in the sense of us receiving an opportunity or gift. But what about self-acceptance? What does acceptance look like exactly?  Acceptance is embracing every aspect of yourself and life free of judgment. Its the confidence to know that we’re not perfect, and that’s okay.  If you struggle with self-acceptance, you could be neglecting parts of yourself...

In the intricate tapestry of life, there exist certain facets that are beyond our control and no matter how hard we try, we cannot change them. It's an undeniable reality that we all face. Accepting these inevitabilities is not a sign of weakness but rather an act of wisdom. It's about coming to terms with the unchangeable and redirecting our focus toward aspects we can influence. By emb...

Acceptance is about letting go of resistance when faced with life’s challenges or new concepts.  In psychology, acceptance means “taking a stance of non-judgmental awareness and actively embracing the experience of thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations as they occur” (Hayes et al., 2004).  In other words, you allow yourself to accept that “it is what it is.” You live in the moment and experien...

Everyone in life experiences events that they are not expecting at all. Sometimes, things go in your favor and sometimes they do not. People who accept the situation as it is, are likely to be happier than others who refuse to accept the reality.  Many people confuse acceptance with a defeatist mindset. However, that is not the case at all. In fact, you are accepting reality and focusing on how to...

Accepting hard truths is often a formidable task.   It requires you to confront sometimes uncomfortable realities about yourself.   But it's an important part of self-awareness and personal growth. Despite that, many people find it difficult to face up to those realities head on and here, we explore five of the most common reasons for this.  Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, p...

On the journey towards better mental health, you have access to a powerful tool - acceptance.    What Exactly Is Acceptance?    According to Wikipedia, “Acceptance in human psychology is a person's assent to the reality of a situation, recognizing a process or condition that is a fait accompli without attempting to change it or protest it. The concept is close in meaning to acquiescence, deri...

In short, personal growth is seeking to develop ourselves and improve. It applies to a wide variety of areas within yourself and in your life, including mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, work and career and relationships and social life. Personal growth can help you deal with issues that cause you pain, strife and problems in your life. Personal development can expand your skill set, capabil...

Personal growth isn't limited to one part of your life, it can be focused on any part of you. Or you can focus on multiple parts of you. Regardless of your focus, there are eight key areas for you to consider for personal growth.  Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts are for informational purposes! They are not intended to provide medical advice. P...