How to thrive in an extroverted world as an introvert
Mindful Wellness Counseling
by admin
1y ago
Introduction If you’re an introvert and you’re having trouble balancing your introverted nature with the demands of an extroverted world, you’re not alone. Introverts are a rare breed. In fact, one in every four people is an introvert—and they make up 40% of leaders at fortune 500 companies! But while there’s nothing wrong with being an introvert, it can be hard to thrive in a world that favors extroversion. Extroverts often find it easier to network and build relationships because they enjoy being around other people so much—but that’s not necessarily true for everyone else. Introverts are kn ..read more
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The link between breathing and magnesium and why it matters for our anxiety
Mindful Wellness Counseling
by Jolene Feeney
3y ago
Sure, we have all heard that breathing, taking deep breaths, helps you manage your anxiety, but did you know that when we have shallowed breathing and hyperventilation it can lead to furthering anxiety? When it comes to our breath, I think the majority of people only think about their lungs and possibly their heart, but there are greater implications to our breath. Our body is a complex system that works to keep a balance, but when it is out of balance, we experience a host of issues. Let’s start with our breath Deep breathing is important for many reasons. The one I talk about most with my cl ..read more
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What is GABA and why is important in managing anxiety?
Mindful Wellness Counseling
by Jolene Feeney
3y ago
Managing your anxiety extends beyond how we are thinking and our emotions. There is a biological component to our anxiety and often times if you have been dealing with chronic anxiety and panic is it possible that GABA is playing an important role in the presence of your anxiety. In fact, it is possible that some of us have genetic disorders that make it difficult for our brain to convert an enzyme of glutamine acid transaminase into GABA. So what is GABA exactly? The scientific name for GABA is Gamma-amoniobutyric acid and it is known by many as the molecule of relaxation. It is an amino acid ..read more
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Fear and Anxiety: How they can be helpful and how they are different
Mindful Wellness Counseling
by Jolene Feeney
3y ago
Both anxiety and fear can be experienced in a healthy and adaptive way. Both anxiety and fear serve the purpose of keeping you and everyone else out of trouble and alive. Fear is adaptive when you are faced with a very real danger.  Fear motivates and mobilizes you to take defensive action—this is that classic fight or flight response. Everything happening inside of our body and mind during this state is happening to enable us to get away from danger or fight for our lives. Some of our fearful responses are automatic and do not need to be learned. For example, if something fast is flying ..read more
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The 3 clever strategies health anxiety uses to trick us and how to counter it.
Mindful Wellness Counseling
by Jolene Feeney
3y ago
As a therapist who specializes in chronic anxiety with adults, I will often visit virtual groups and forums to see what is going on for people who are struggling, and what they need for support. What I end up seeing a lot of is the presence of symptom checking and validation amongst group members. These posts often look like: “Does anyone else get a headache every day?” “Throat tightness in the black area in the pic… Anyone experienced this before? Very uncomfortable…” “Any one know can acid reflux give aa shortness of breath?? And I also heard hiatal hernia is the reason behind acid reflux th ..read more
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Managing your mental health when working from home
Mindful Wellness Counseling
by Jolene Feeney
3y ago
In the developing adjustments being made due to socially distance and keep people healthy there is a move (for those who can) to work from home. While many people have dreamed of this as an option, it is not an easy transition to make for all. This week many of my clients have been concerned about how long this will actually last, and they are worried about how they will tolerate having to be home for extended periods of time. Others are feeling isolated from their work friends–people they see day in and day out, every work day– and for those who live a little outside more populated areas ..read more
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Managing anxiety amid the coronavirus
Mindful Wellness Counseling
by Jolene Feeney
3y ago
How to keep ourselves mentally well when everything around us feels scary and out of control. Over the past couple of weeks a lot of what I have been hearing in everyday conversations with family and friends, as well as with my clients is the fear, anxiety, and confusion around the coronavirus. As things continue to develop more and more information will become available, and more rumors and assumptions will be made. And, unfortunately other consequences such as scams to take advantage of vulnerabilites and “fake news” will emerge. While I am no expert on the topic of infectious disease I can ..read more
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Is the phrase ‘Mental Health’ too stigmatized?
Mindful Wellness Counseling
by Jolene Feeney
3y ago
Is the phrase “mental health” too stigmatized? According to the World Health Organization (WHO) mental health is defined as:  “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.” The positive dimension of mental health is stressed in WHO’s definition of health as contained in its constitution: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Howe ..read more
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Is Cigna’s mental health message enough?
Mindful Wellness Counseling
by Jolene Feeney
3y ago
*This post may be a little fiery than usual* Recently Cigna launched a campaign which includes some well known celebrities talking about the importance of taking care of one’s mental health. In theory it is a great message, but here is where I have a problem with it—they direct you to your doctor and not a therapist. Nick Jonas promoting paying attention to your mental health for Cigna Now, don’t get me wrong, doctors are fantastic resources! But the truth is that they are not well versed in mental health and they do not have the time to give to mental health issues, so they go to short term f ..read more
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Top 10 Holiday Survival Skills
Mindful Wellness Counseling
by Jolene Feeney
3y ago
Top 10 Holiday Survival Skills for Introverts and the Highly Sensitives to use when the holiday pressures become overwhelming. While holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, can be great times to be reflective, thankful and giving; the holidays can also create a lot of stress, anxiety and overwhelm to our lives. Unfortunately, when we view our holidays as a source of stress, anxiety and overwhelm, it affects our lives in numerous ways. These downsides include exhaustion from expectations, not feeling as though you can enjoy the holidays, and attempting to isolate or avoid holiday parties ..read more
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