So how do you know if you need a mental health day, or if your situation requires more serious attention? And what’s the best way to spend your day once you do take it? We asked Health’s resident psych pro Gail Saltz, MD, to weigh in.
A strong mindset is unafraid of the risks in the unknown
How do I know I am progressing in meditation?
From Distraction To Focus: Mind-Setting
Attention implies singularity. As in, if you’re paying attention to lots of things—that’s not truly paying attention. It’s an understatement that focusing on one thing at a time can be difficult. It takes practice and it takes experimenting with different methods, but you actually can improve your ability to do it. And you can do it without downloading any apps or studying up on hacks. Check it out!
Breathe; as if your life depends on it.
Did you know that you breathe around 23,000 times a day? The reason I ask these questions is that most people unfortunately do not understand how important it is to be aware of your breathing pattern and how that impacts your health, mood, communications, energy, and productivity. Here’s why.