Mindful Sleep Practices
In my last post, I noted that there is an upsurge in sleep problems recently. More likely than not, they are due to current global political issues. I noted that one reality of war is that amazing people rise out of it. This is not to minimize the chaos and tragedy, but any time our life is feeling overwhelmingly negative, it can be helpful to know that some form of
“Tribe of Mentors” by Tim Ferriss – 5 Great Ideas
As Missoula therapists, we're always looking for new, cool ideas. As such, check this book out: Tim Ferriss's book "Tribe of Mentors" came out in 2017. And I bought it then. And I’m still trying to digest all the information. It was created from one of those moments when Ferriss came to a fork in the road - one of those walls we all hit – and he asked himself,
Mindful Practices for Better Sleep
Over the last week or so, I have heard from several friends that they are suddenly having trouble sleeping. Some have realized the cause on their own, others, too tired and stressed out, have wondered what could be causing this new malady. The answer, I’m pretty sure, is the war in Ukraine. Even for those who have not been “doom scrolling” the news and social media, the fact that it
Touching Base to Live Better
While the history of psychology is most often associated with studies of illnesses and neuroses, there has been a growing movement in the field to focus instead on building wellness. This turn toward ordinary people to ask how they (or we) could live better is often called Positive Psychology. In college I studied philosophy and took up a special interest in ethics. Philosophers throughout time have asked the question of
Mindfulness and Loneliness
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a spike in reports of loneliness. In late 2020, after the first waves of the pandemic and ensuing lockdowns, an astounding 36 percent of U.S. adults reported experiencing “serious loneliness.” Luckily, vaccines and, at times, lower infection-rates have allowed families and friends to be reunited. Nonetheless, many people are still struggling with loneliness. And the issue was already a growing problem before 2020. A
14 More Great Ideas from Tools of Titans
Counselors in Missoula are always looking for ways in which we can improve our lives. Even the silly ones. With this said, let's look at today's blog, which is from "Tools of Titans" by Tim Ferris. 14 more great ideas from the book: #1 Author Seth Godin says he learned from chef Chris Schlesinger that when you’re cooking you should taste the food as you go. I started doing this