A Guide to Setting SMART Goals for Better Mental Wellness This Year

Achieving better mental health often feels overwhelming. General advice like “relax more” or “be less stressed” can leave us frustrated. Instead of aiming for vague goals, try taking a tool from the business community.  SMART goals, Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, can make mental wellness both tangible and achievable. SMART goals help create actionable…

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Understanding Anxiety: Is It Normal to Be Anxious All the Time?

Imagine sitting in class or at work, your mind racing with worries about everything. You might wonder, “Is it normal to feel anxious all the time?” Anxiety affects many people, and understanding when it’s normal and when it signals a deeper issue can help you manage it better. Understanding Anxiety Anxiety is a feeling of…

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Mental Wellness is God’s Idea

Mental wellness is part of God’s plan. The human body was designed by a powerful and intelligent God. As the creation narrative is told, in the beginning, God created. God created light, space, and time. He created planets, bodies of water, and bodies of land. God filled the land and sea with living creatures with…

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How to Manage Anxiety During Times of Uncertainty and Change

Life can be filled with uncertainty and change. With a contentious political climate, natural and manmade crises or stressors from work or family, it can feel like uncertainty is the only certainty in our days. While these periods can fuel feelings of anxiety, navigating through them with resilience is both possible and empowering. Here are…

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Navigating Anxiety: Effective Coping Strategies for Teens and Students

Life can sometimes feel like a rollercoaster and anxiety can be that unwelcome passenger in the front seat. But you’re not powerless. There are ways to steer through the twists and turns. This guide aims to provide you with practical, evidence-based coping strategies to help you navigate anxiety and stress. Understanding Anxiety: A Cognitive Approach…

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Why Should Your Church Partner With a Mental Health Therapist

The church is often viewed as a place of spiritual healing, where individuals go to seek solace and guidance in times of need. However, some people may also benefit from professional therapy to deal with mental health issues, trauma, and life challenges. Still, some churches are hesitant to recommend this step. This article makes the…

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