by Engracia Gill | Jan 25, 2020 | Blog, Well Being
It is common knowledge that experiencing trauma can have significant repercussions on one’s health. However, these repercussions are also associated with mental health, such as anxiety and depression. So, which comes first? Trauma or tummy trouble? The answer is...
by Engracia Gill | Dec 17, 2019 | Blog, Anxiety, Family, Mindfulness
What??? What do you mean??? This is not WAR; it is just the holidays! Life is just so busy, and it seemingly never slows down! So many of us feel pulled in a dozen directions at once during this season. Maybe work, school, and family obligations pile on layers of...
by Engracia Gill | Oct 18, 2019 | Uncategorized, Blog, Mindfulness, Well Being
Perfectionism is such a sneaky trait. On the one hand, striving to be one’s best is a natural desire. On the other hand, if such striving tips over into perfectionism, then it carries impediments. And it sure can be a challenging line to walk. People with problems of...
by Engracia Gill | Sep 26, 2019 | Blog, Well Being
Assertiveness is a skill, and as such, it can be learned. A common misconception is that you need to act like an extrovert to assert yourself. Yet, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Being assertive means being direct about what you need, want, feel or believe...
by Engracia Gill | Feb 4, 2019 | Blog, Mindfulness
Trauma is epidemic in our day and time as we are now globally connected through technology. A 24-hour cable news cycle inundates us with disasters of every type. People suffer accidents, human-made and natural. Neighbors and family members treat each other...
