Confession: I Procrastinate I procrastinate. I like to consider myself organized and good with time management, but for boring or tedious tasks, I find myself chatting with friends, reading, checking emails, or scrolling through social media. Research shows that procrastination is common, affecting about 95% of us. Why? We simply have too much to do and not enough time. So we delay tasks or decisions. It happens! For instance, this article started two months ago as a way to offer tips to you, the reader, on overcoming procrastination. There's no strict deadline for my blog posts, and th ..read more

 Beyond Weight Loss - The Mental Health Benefits of Healthy Eating Often, discussions around healthy eating focus predominantly on weight loss and physical appearance. However, the impact of nutrition on mental health is a crucial aspect that frequently goes unnoticed. The brain, a complex and essential organ, thrives not just on physical activity but also significantly on the quality of our diet. While practices like meditation, journaling, and therapy are valuable for mental well-being, the pivotal role of our nutritional choices is less emphasized. A balanced diet, rich in nutrients ..read more

Embrace the journey AND the destination! Why wait for a perfect day to feel happy? Joy, gratitude, and serenity are within you right now. While you chase your dreams, don't forget to dance in the rain of today's joys.   Dive into our delightful writing exercises to discover your unique rhythm, helping you move closer to your goals while sprinkling happiness along the way. Embrace the journey AND the destination!   Set goals. Get things done. Make time for what matters! Fun Writing Exploration with Joy, Kathy and Dr K!   Myth: We will find happiness when we meet with success – w ..read more

​Stop Being Mean to Yourself - the Art of Gentle Self Talk Three Lies About Negative Thinking: With strong willpower, you can stop negative thoughts. Always say positive things to yourself to beat the bad thoughts. If you meditate and write in a diary, you won't feel stressed or worried.   Now, here's the truth about negative self-talk:   We have negative thoughts because of that is how the human brain evolved.  This helped humans in the past stay safe. Our brains aren't always trying to make us happy, but more about staying safe. But, we can learn to be happier. Two main t ..read more

​Instantly improve your memory with these five mind hacks Dr Sudesh Kannan aka Dr K cyphercon.com/presentation/instantly-improve-your-memory-with-these-five-mind-hacks/ Presented at CypherCon on March 30th 2023 - This recording is with Dr Suresh Kannan MD, brother of the presenter Are you forgetting to complete tasks? Struggling with preparation for certification exams? Then join Sudesh Kannan (A.K.A. Dr K) as he delivers a 50-minute virtual workshop on how to hack the built-in security and recall features of the human mind.  With Dr K’s five visualization methods, you can expect to no ..read more

Co-authored by Lauren Saternus, SSP, NCSP and Dr K   Are you worried about your mental health or is your loved one struggling with mental health issues? The mental well-being of each one of us is critical to having a positive, more fulfilling experience with the world and the people around us. Stigma and denial can lead us to act against our own self-interests!   Here are some steps that can be taken to begin your journey to mental wellness.   Being in crisis is not necessary before considering any of the following: Talk to a trusted friend or family member – discuss yo ..read more

See the Video above -  Learn a 5 minute writing exercise to generate positive feelings and emotions any time!  Tribalance PUSH 90 Workshop October 2022 - Click on the double arrow on the bottom right of the video to see the video in Full Screen mode! Enjoy! ​Lie 1: When your circumstances change, you will become happier Our mind tells us that we will be happy when we get the perfect job, perfect spouse or when we get our first million dollars. There seems to be complex rules for us to be happy - not only do we have to worry about our peace of mind, we include others in our "get hap ..read more

​Here are some quick and easy to find resources when you need help for anxiety and depression. Become familiar with these tools before you need them. Depression and anxiety are fueled by complex and interrelated factors: genetic, biochemical, environmental - we often overlook: our own habits. Unwittingly we get good at depression and anxiety. We learn how to hide it, and how to work around it. We may even achieve great things, but with constant struggle rather than satisfaction.   Quick fixes or first aid is an essential step towards promoting mental health. It is important to understan ..read more