We’re all experiencing emotional discomfort in this time of unprecedented change. Sometimes this can lead to struggles in daily life, or disruptions to physical health. If you live in Colorado and are struggling, we’re here to provide support. Simple Habit and Energize CO have teamed up to provide support and resources to almost 6 million Coloradans. Sign up to access meditations, sleep content and movement exercises, designed to help you care for your mind — all free for 3 months. How to get support from Simple Habit Download Simple Habit and create an account. You’ll need to be phy ..read more

For many of us, days of social distancing have turned into weeks. Never before has our world felt more isolated. 55% of Americans say their mental health is suffering because of the coronavirus outbreak and 47% of Americans said they’re feeling more lonely than usual because of the coronavirus pandemic and the isolation it’s caused. We are social creatures. Moreover, a sense of social connection is one of our fundamental human needs that impacts our mental health and physical health. As Brene Brown once said, “A deep sense of love and belonging is an irresistible need of all people. We are bio ..read more

Schools all over America are closed due to the Coronavirus. This means many parents have now added a second job full-time job to their plate as caretakers and teachers. Let’s face it, parenting is stressful on any given day. Now, many parents are experiencing a new level of overwhelm as they adjust to being home 24/7. Meditation is great for reducing stress, but the benefits don’t end there. We sat down with a few Simple Habit meditation experts who specialize in mindfulness for families and children to answer questions we’ve been getting from parents. Together, they shared tips to help you na ..read more

It’s difficult to avoid the topic. Everyone is talking about it. Media, coworkers, your kids’ schools, airlines and beyond. The Coronavirus outbreak, formally known as COVID-19, recently arrived in the United States. Although it is not yet a global health emergency, the anxiety has already transformed the everyday for many of us. Some of us are holding our breath while commuting on the bus or walking down the streets. There is fear of touching doorknobs, sharing pens, using machines at the gym. More than anything, there is fear of what we can’t see. Today, Simple Habit launches Ease Your Coron ..read more

The following blog post was written by Simple Habit expert Hilary Jacbos Hendel and originally appeared in The New York Times. How can it be that a seemingly depressed person, one who shows clinical symptoms, doesn’t respond to antidepressants or psychotherapy? Perhaps because the root of his anguish is something else. Several years ago, a patient named Brian was referred to me. He had suffered for years from an intractable depression for which he had been hospitalized. He had been through cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, supportive therapy and dialectical behavioral ..read more

The following blog post was written by Simple Habit expert Nate Macanian New Years can be a ripe time to introduce new habits or modify existing ones. But anyone who has tried changing lifestyle behaviors is painfully aware of how quickly motivation wanes, intentions flutter, and old patterns slip back into place. It’s only a matter of time before that carton of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream becomes more seductive than pilates class, right? If you can relate, you’re definitely not alone; it’s estimated that only 8 percent of people end up sticking with their New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps new h ..read more

The following blog post was written by Simple Habit expert Shundo David Haye. The holiday season is celebrated as a time of joy, yet many of us spend the majority of this time feeling under pressure. We aim to slow down and focus on our family and loved ones, and still we often find ourselves doing more – shopping for gifts and holiday wardrobes and navigating jam-packed schedules. What comes to the foreground is a mindset of convenience, and of acquisition. Our culture promotes material possessions as the criteria for success and happiness, encouraging us to spend more, to buy more, to feel t ..read more

The following blog post was written by Simple Habit expert Sherianna Boyle. I recently had a client call me in a panic, “Can I have a session with you soon? I have been a real mess lately.” Once we hopped on the phone, she began to tell me she’s been overcome by nerves; her thoughts have been tainted with fear and negativity. She wondered what was wrong with her and could I somehow help her figure out how to manage her anxiety? She moved into sharing all the “issues” she wanted to “work on” and she also mentioned being in a relationship. The more she described her situation, the more I realize ..read more

We’re all experiencing emotional discomfort in this time of unprecedented change. Sometimes this can lead to struggles in daily life, or disruptions to physical health. If you live in Colorado and are struggling, we’re here to provide support. Simple Habit and Energize CO have teamed up to provide support and resources to almost 6 million Coloradans. Sign up to access meditations, sleep content and movement exercises, designed to help you care for your mind — all free for 3 months. How to get support from Simple Habit Download Simple Habit and create an account. You’ll need to be phy ..read more

For many of us, days of social distancing have turned into weeks. Never before has our world felt more isolated. 55% of Americans say their mental health is suffering because of the coronavirus outbreak and 47% of Americans said they’re feeling more lonely than usual because of the coronavirus pandemic and the isolation it’s caused. We are social creatures. Moreover, a sense of social connection is one of our fundamental human needs that impacts our mental health and physical health. As Brene Brown once said, “A deep sense of love and belonging is an irresistible need of all people. We are bio ..read more