I was watching the movie, “The Notebook” with my aunt last weekend. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the movie, it’s tells about an elderly man sharing a beautiful story with his wife, who is battling the Alzheimer’s disease, of how they met and fell in love. In one scene, it brought up… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Mental Health
A Lesser-Known Dementia affecting many lives
Yesterday, I’ve read the most eye-opening article about another form of dementia that is claiming thousands of people in the U.S. This disease is called frontotemporal dementia. An estimated 50,000-60,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with this lesser-known dementia. What is it? It is a neurological disorder centered in the frontal lobe of the… Continue Reading
The Importance of Courage in facing challenges
Life is filled with an abundant amount of everyday problems and challenges. Each day comes with a whole new set of issues, whether they are health-related, financial-related or anything in between. What is going to help us deal with these daily challenges? While having a good support system in family and friends is vital, here’s… Continue Reading
Pause and Reflect- What gratitude can do for your well-being
I was looking at a very interesting public discourse on my tablet today. This discourse talked about the importance of expressing gratitude in our everyday lives. Today’s world is bombarded with so many problems, anxieties and worries. But if more people “paused and reflected” on the precious things of life, we will have more gracious… Continue Reading
Caregivers-Why it’s important to take care of you
While it could have its rewards, being a caregiver is far from an easy job. In fact, it is one of the most stressful occupations today. I’ve come to see that with my mother, who assists in taking care of her ailing sister. In order to physically take care of someone else, you must make… Continue Reading
Learning a foreign language impact on your brain
For a year now, I have seriously been learning an interesting foreign language called Haitian Creole. It is a French-based language spoken by most Haitians in the Caribbean country of Haiti. While it has had its ups and downs, it has been quite a special experience for me personally. Learning a foreign dialect can be… Continue Reading
Why time for you is beneficial for the mind
Spending quality time with family and friends is definitely good for the soul, heart and mind. Their interchange of encouragement gives you strength and peace of mind in this crazy hectic world we’re living in. However, as great as it is to spend with the people you love, it’s also beneficial to sometimes spend time… Continue Reading
How you could recover from really big mistakes
As imperfect humans, we all make mistakes. Some of these mistakes are minor and some are very serious. But some mistakes could make you want to say, “Boy, that was plain stupid,” or “What was I thinking?” Some mistakes could cause you to really be hard on yourself. How could I ever recover mentally from… Continue Reading
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