All tagged mental health

Navigating Life's Storms: Embracing the Art of Dissociation

Navigating Life's Storms: Embracing the Art of Dissociation

Teresa Yu
health and wellness, relationships, professional development

In a world that's constantly pulling at our attention, sometimes the best we can offer ourselves is a little mental escape. Picture this: someone tells you to chill out, and your response? A deadpan, "Guess I'll just dissociate then." But what if we flipped the script and saw dissociation as a tool for self-preservation instead of something to hide? Come along with me as we dive into the world of dissociation and how it can help us navigate life's ups and downs. Whether it's…(click on title to read more)

Embracing Life's Quirks: Navigating Overthinking, Second Guessing, and Stress Eating

Embracing Life's Quirks: Navigating Overthinking, Second Guessing, and Stress Eating

Teresa Yu
health and wellness

Life Coach: "Tell me three things you're good at."

Me: "Hmm, let's see... Well, I'm a pro at overthinking, second-guessing, and stress eating."

Life Coach: "Uh, let's try again."

Yup, the classic back-and-forth banter that could easily be a scene from a sitcom. As someone who's intimately familiar with the art of overthinking, second-guessing, and stress eating, let me take you on a lighthearted journey of self-discovery—filled with relatable tales, mishaps, and the occasional life lesson…(click on title to read more)

The Worrywart's Guide to Living in the Moment (Without Losing Your Mind)

The Worrywart's Guide to Living in the Moment (Without Losing Your Mind)

Teresa Yu
health and wellness, professional development, relationships

Hey there, fellow worrywarts and overthinkers! Today, we're diving headfirst into the wild and wacky world of worry – that delightful little pastime where our minds love to play the "what if" game on repeat like a broken record. But fear not, my anxious amigos, because I've got a secret weapon up my sleeve that's guaranteed to put those pesky worries in their place. Are you ready? Here it is: the art of not giving a darn about your "what ifs." Now, I know what you're thinking – easier said than done, right? Trust me, I've spent more time than I care to admit locked in a battle of wits with my own "what ifs." What if I fail? What if I embarrass myself? What if the world spontaneously combusts while I'm in the middle of a grocery run? Okay, maybe that last one's a tad dramatic, but you get the idea…

Harnessing Anxiety: Turning Nervous Energy into Productivity

Harnessing Anxiety: Turning Nervous Energy into Productivity

Teresa Yu
health and wellness, professional development

Let's chat about anxiety – that unsung hero in our emotional lineup. Yep, you heard me right – anxiety. It's that jittery, nerve-wracking feeling that often gets a bad rap. But what if I told you that anxiety isn't always the villain we make it out to be? In fact, in its milder forms, anxiety can be a superpower in disguise – a source of motivation, energy, and even productivity. Imagine…(click on title to read more)

Marathon Madness: A Tale of 26.2 Miles and a Whole Lot of Grit

Marathon Madness: A Tale of 26.2 Miles and a Whole Lot of Grit

Teresa Yu
health and wellness

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the ups and downs of marathon madness. Picture this: It's race day, and there I am, standing at the starting line, nerves buzzing with excitement and anticipation, gearing up to tackle 26.2 miles of pure adventure, joy, pain, and maybe a few tears (in that exact order). Little did I know, I was about to dive into a journey that would push me beyond my limits. Oh, the thrills that awaited! As the miles stretched out before me, each…(click on title to read more)

The Power of Play: Why Everyone Should Embrace Silly Games with Friends

The Power of Play: Why Everyone Should Embrace Silly Games with Friends

Teresa Yu
health and wellness

In a world filled with deadlines, responsibilities, and the constant hustle, there's something truly magical about letting go of it all and embracing the joy of playing ridiculous, silly, and utterly meaningless games with friends. Whether it's a raucous round of Charades, a spirited game of Pictionary, or an absurdly competitive match of made-up games inspired by honey bees (ask but don’t ask, haha), there’s no denying the pure fun of letting loose and being a little goofy…(click on title to read more)!

How to Start Running and Achieve Your Own Personal Goals

How to Start Running and Achieve Your Own Personal Goals

Teresa Yu
health and wellness

Running is like drinking beer (or any kind of alcohol). For some people, it’s an acquired taste. There was a time in my life when I hated running with a passion, when running half a mile was torturous and I told myself I’d rather die. And when I gained 35 pounds and read that the quickest way to lose weight was to pick up jogging...I gave it a go (and still hated it initially). But that's the shorter version of the story. The fact that I gained weight wasn’t the real issue. Sure, I wasn’t happy that I didn’t look like I did in high school anymore. But the weight was just surface level problem. The REAL issue was…