Unless you’ve been living in a remote cave or have taken a vow of silence (both possibilities, but not probabilities), you probably have an affinity for and derive some pleasure from music. And unless you’re fully and consciously creating the life that you envision for yourself, you have not caught my play on words in…
Category: Psychology and Wellness (Page 4 of 8)
It can be hard to juggle a job, family, and other commitments while still making time for yourself. Unfortunately, this can lead to feelings of burnout and anxiety. The good news is, there are some easy steps you can take to beat the grind and boost your well-being. Presented below by Dr. Sandoval, here are…
If you’re like most people, the holidays are loads of fun and may mean lots of time catching up with friends and family as well as a lot of good food. With all the holiday parties, sweet indulgences and merry “toasts” to celebrate the fast approaching New Year, it’s easy to get off track with…
If you’re like many people at this time of year, you probably have had and will continue to enjoy your share of holiday indulgences in the form of food, alcohol and several celebrations. You probably have also had your share of difficult or even painful experiences in the form of financial worries, feelings of guilt…
We’ve all felt nervous before a big event like a wedding or a job interview, and even get anxious over small things like a test in school or having to give a speech in front of an audience. Our hearts pound, our hands sweat, and we may even feel dizzy or nauseous. These are universal…
Traditionally, Thanksgiving Day marks a celebration and expression of gratitude. Gratitude and the acknowledgment for all of the positive aspects in your life during which you acknowledge your basic needs being met (e.g., a roof over your head to sleep, clean water, food), the material goods in your life, friends, family and loved ones. Several studies have…
Confidence can be described as believing in yourself, your choices, and your purpose in the world. Everyone wants to be more confident, but how do you learn confidence? It’s a matter of taking consistent and positive actions in your life. If you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression, Dr. Sandoval can help you overcome…
If you are like many people, the shift in time and “falling back” with our clocks the passing of day light savings time will mean a bonus hour of sleep and a progressive shift towards shorter and darker days as the sun sets earlier each night. It also means that you’ll likely experience changes in…
Mindfulness is the practice of intentionally bringing your attention to your here and now experiences with an attitude of curiosity, openness and non-judgment. Many studies have shown that mindfulness practices can help you to reduce stress, worry, symptoms of binge eating, many anxiety disorders and ADHD.1, 2 Mindfulness practices, including yoga, yoga breathing exercises and qi…
Many health conditions and psychological symptoms originate in your gut. Your enteric nervous system, or “second brain,” is home to an abundance of neurons and produces an array of neurotransmitters. It is also where trillions of microorganisms (collectively known as your gut microbiome) reside. You are, in fact, only 10% human as each of these…
