by Penney Murphy | Sep 7, 2021 | Mental Wellbeing
What would we do without our cell phones? Yikes! As helpful and entertaining as they are, they can cause us to be overstimulated which leads to brain overload. Our Counsellor Wendy Monks-Janzen offers some tips if you’re experiencing social media overload....
by Penney Murphy | Sep 7, 2021 | Mental Wellbeing
Pandemic Fatigue? You’re not alone! I don’t know about you, but there are days when it feels like this pandemic will never end. I’m tired of the stress, worry, and the uncertainty. If you’ve been feeling like this, too…you’re not...
by Penney Murphy | Aug 13, 2020 | Mental Wellbeing
Something happened at our house last night. It was 7 pm. Time for the evening ‘running of the hounds’. I got up from my seat on the living room couch and happenend to look out the window. It took me a couple of seconds to make sense of what I was...
by Penney Murphy | Apr 8, 2020 | Mental Wellbeing, Stress
STRESS MANAGEMENT TIP #45 – Build a Great Playlist It’s true! Music soothes the soul. And right now, I think we can all us a little soothing. Music has always been a huge part of my life. And it continues to be an integral part of my stress management...
by Penney Murphy | Mar 3, 2020 | Mental Wellbeing, Stress
Do you ever do this? Yesterday, when I was driving to work I did it. I caught myself feeling happy! That’s right. It’s an easy mindfulness technique that I like to use. Sometimes life moves so fast that when we experience moments of joy, contentment, happiness or...
by Penney Murphy | Jan 28, 2020 | Mental Wellbeing
Grey, Grey…Go Away! Seasonal Affective Disorder Are these grey, cloudy days getting you down? You are not alone, my friend. While the mild weather is soooo good and such a relief, especially after the bitter cold of a Saskatchewan winter…day after day of grey...
