Dr. L.'s Healthy Practices' Podcast

It may not be that much of a big deal if there’s a small amount of clutter around you, occasionally. However, clutter is a symptom of being unorganized. Being unorganized is a habit. So is rationalizing or making excuses about being too busy. Here is one of life’s paradoxes. Have you noticed that those people who are the most productive and seem to be able to schedule spare time at short notice, a...

It's often more challenging to see what we're doing right than what we're doing wrong. Even reflecting on our admirable characteristics makes some of us nervous. Appreciation and compliments can make us uncomfortable, and we sometimes don't know how to react without appearing self-conscious.  So, how can we positively appreciate our great traits? I suppose the key is self-compa...

Is your overactive mind preventing you from experiencing peace and satisfaction? A lot of us suffer from the inability to be happy and joyful in our everyday lives. The reasons for inner chaos can be various and different for everyone but can often start off as a lack of meaning and lead to chronic unhappiness and a slew of other mental health struggles.  Chaos brings about uncertainty, fears, and...

It often seems that confidence is elusive, like a smoky mirage. Sometimes, it feels magical and wonderful; other times it can be frustrating. But I’ll let you in on a little secret: you can build up your self-confidence without having to resort to any crystal. ‘How?’ you ask. It’s simple. Start by recognizing that confidence is a skill you can learn. You set a goal and take small steps each day to...

If you are suffering from depression it is likely that your doctor has prescribed antidepressant medications. These can be highly effective wonder drugs that have helped thousands of people get their mood under control, so they feel better and enjoy a higher quality of life.  However, there are times when antidepressants don’t work, and so it is very important that you realize the warning signs an...

Sadness, loneliness, and occasional depression are normal parts of life that can be experienced by anyone at some point in their lives. Feeling sad or depressed can occur as a result of a break-up, work stress, financial problems, general struggles of life and is a typical reaction to grief and loss.  These times and feelings come and go, and typically there is a source or reason for the depressio...

Music can be a powerful tool when dealing with depression. There may be one or many a distinctive song that will make you feel happy again. If you are dealing with an emotionally trying issue, music can help you cry to release pent up feelings of hurt, pain, and anger. Music elicits emotions and has the power to change mood! Music has a direct effect on the brain, as it stimulates various feel goo...

Positive stress can be good for you, but when stress becomes chronic and does not go away, it can cause some chemical changes in the body-mind that can eventually develop into major depression. Everybody will experience some stressful events throughout the course of their life: losing a loved one, a job loss, getting divorced, moving house.  Even positive stress such as getting married, having a b...

Depression is a medical condition affecting general outlook and mood. Sometimes, depression is called the “blues.” It is seen as feeling sad and down or losing interest in activities. Even as most people feel this way for a few weeks at a time, clinical depression is more than just feeling blue.   Depression is a serious mental health disorder that requires medical attention. Talk to your doctor i...

How much time have you dedicated to your personal development in the past year? Six months? Week? Unfortunately, society trains us to put other things first, like education and careers. We’re not downplaying their value in life. We just want to point out the importance of taking the time to invest in our self-improvement. Today, we’re talking about all the reasons why personal growth matters. As y...

Finding contentment in your life offers a ton of value and benefit. When you are contented your overall wellbeing and health with substantially improve. Six benefits on contentment are presented in this narrative. 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 consult with you...

Pandemic fears are becoming more and more common. Yet, it can be overwhelming, challenging, and scary. Finding ways to take care of yourself and your loved ones is the best way to get through this difficult time. But it’s also just as important to come to terms with the reality of what’s happening around the world. Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts a...

Carrying around negative feelings, such as guilt, resentment, and sadness is exhausting. Unfortunately, they can disrupt our lives and make it difficult to do even the simplest tasks. What’s worse is they affect not only us but those around us, as well. The only way to learn how to control your negative thoughts and moods is by taking active steps. These can range from self-care to physical exerci...

Five Fun Things To Do To Get You and Your Family’s Mind Off Your Troubles There are a lot of troubles facing the world today. With Covid and pandemic anxiety causing upheaval in our lives we can easily get lost in all the fear and negativity. This does not help our peace of mind nor does it promote serenity and inner peace.  For those with kids forced to learn remotely due to the pandemic, this ye...

Five Ways to Become a Calmer Person   We hear a lot about how to be calm and why calmness is essential. But why?! What does “calm” really do for someone? If you’re feeling like being calm gets in the way of your motivation and achievement-focused mentality, you’re not alone.    A lot of people associate calmness with nonchalance, but in reality, it’s what helps you have a clear mind so that you ca...

Six Signs of a Positive Self-Identity Do you find yourself wondering who you are? Do you feel at a loss sometimes when your opinions are put into question? We’re part of a society that plays a large role in how we see ourselves. Everything we see and hear in the media can sometimes make our self-esteem waver a bit. It has the power to transform the way we identify ourselves. We can no longer see t...

How To Make Memories Last Your memories are part of who you are. Old memories define what you know and what you’ve done in your life.  Making new memories adds knowledge and helps keep your brain active.  How can you make all those memories last?    Scientists suggest the best way to not lose your memories is to use them. You can build new memories and keep the old ones by:  ·         Increasing t...

Burnout is something that you likely have experienced or will at some point. It is common to feel burnt out. Helpguide.org describes it like this, “Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.” It feels just like it sounds. You feel exhausted and tired. You aren’t interested in doing the things you normally enjoy and start to withdrawal...

When we experience something difficult or traumatic in our lives, we often are subject to remnants of the event that stay lodged in our mind and body. These experiences create conditioned responses that can affect the way we make decisions and can impact aspects of our lives we are unaware of.   When we experience stress or other events that seem to be out of our control, we can experience a level...

When we experience something difficult or traumatic in our lives, we often are subject to remnants of the event that stay lodged in our mind and body. These experiences create conditioned responses that can affect the way we make decisions and can impact aspects of our lives we are unaware of.   When we experience stress or other events that seem to be out of our control, we can experience a level...

Meditation is a powerful tool that can help us achieve overall wellness. The practice of meditation can help clear our brain, relax our senses, and refresh our bodies without exerting much time and effort. Millions of people around the world believe that meditating has helped them in various ways, such as improved sleep, reduced stress, and better mood.  While meditation is an ancient practice, ma...

While you may have some negative behaviors that you want to get rid off, one way is to listen to these twenty positive affirmations that can help with these needed changes. You can do it and overcome these negative behaviors that may be plaguing you over the years.  Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts are for informational purposes! They are not intend...

 As humans, we are prone to many different unhealthy stimulants during our day. It might be as simple as a wrong coffee at your favorite spot or as major as losing a job. For the majority, we can move on from the moment. However, there are other moments that cannot be let go. Not because it has happened once, but because it has become a pattern.  Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, p...

 The Power Of Positive Affirmations Using positive affirmations is a brain training tool that can help people change subconscious beliefs and behaviors. In other words, positive affirmations are phrases or statements that we repeat to ourselves in order to confront negative thoughts.  Using positive affirmations allows people to identify a thought pattern they wish to change, such as negative thin...

Guided Meditation is led by the voice of another—either in-person or through a video or audio recording. Typically, guided meditation is best for individuals who are new to meditation because an instructor is able to lead them through the basic steps of meditation practice.  Hope you enjoyed this informative podcast! Again, please note that these podcasts are for informational purposes! They are n...