OT for the Panic Button Amygdala
Winter is here. We are exhausted from social isolation. We face more uncertainty while we wait for the vaccine. Many of us fall somewhere on
January 28, 2021
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Lawyer Well-being Newsletter: Helping Lawyers Improve Brain Health & Mental Strength
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High Fat Diet & Mental Fatigue
Mental fatigue occurs when you spend sustained attention on demanding cognitive tasks. Mental fatigue can cause attention and efficiency declines, slower reaction times, and poorer
January 21, 2021
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The Problem with Cheat Days
Cheat days that include foods prevalent in the Western Diet can diminish the cognitive benefits of the Mediterranean Diet. A recent study involving 5001 Chicago
January 14, 2021
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Habit Stacking
Habit Stacking is adding a new habit right before or after a fully integrated habit. For example: Add a gratitude reflection or squats while you
January 7, 2021
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Choose a Guiding Word for 2021
This is an exercise where you choose one word to be your driving force for the year. Your Guiding Word can help you pursue goals
December 17, 2020
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Laughter & Endorphins
It’s the holiday season and we are socially isolated due to the pandemic, yet we need social support to thrive. Endorphins are neurotransmitters that make
December 10, 2020
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Flexibility & Relationships
Close high-quality relationships are linked to strong mental and physical well-being. Flexibility skills can enhance these relationships. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis on 174 papers with
December 3, 2020
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The Brainbow & Immune System
Food can help our immune system successfully fight off a pathogen. A strong immune system requires the interaction of numerous micronutrients in a large variety
November 26, 2020
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Core Strength & Stress
The fight-or-flight stress response begins in the emotional brain with the panic button amygdala. This threat processor has been on overdrive during the pandemic. When
November 20, 2020
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Wilderness & Wellness
Getting through the colder months of the fall and winter, during the pandemic, might be eased if you can visit a wilderness area with a
November 12, 2020
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