Heather Edwards, Author at Heather Edwards Mental Health Counseling

Psychology Today Article… Getting Unstuck: Revitalize Your Professional Self… Six Ways to a Better Job.

September 3, 2013

Articles, Career, Goal Setting, Psychology Today Articles - In the Press!

This article is published in Psychology Today by Heather Edwards and Mark Banschick. It is entitled, " Getting Unstuck: Revitalizing Your Work Life Five Ways to a Better Job". Let's face it. We've all been there, running full speed in the hamster wheel of work-exhaustion and discontent. Job dissatisfaction can bring you down and effect all areas of your life, if it is not addressed. People often feel burned out and under-appreciated at work. "I feel so disrespected.", "I'm bored with my job and I deserve a promotion.", "I'm overwhelmed, I don't enjoy my work anymore.", are pretty common expressions of burn out. These are obvious indicators that it's time for a career make-over. If you put in the time, effort, and soul searching required, you can create the career you want! It seems like a daunting task, but...

Turn Chaos Into Calm: Five ways to create a Zen day

August 29, 2013

Articles, Mindful Relaxation

Whether there are too many obligations or too much stress, feeling anxious and overwhelmed can bring your productivity to a screeching halt. When the stakes are high, the last thing you need is low focus and low motivation. Our bodies are designed to protect and preserve our well-being. But when stress is prolonged and our sympathetic nervous system (SNS) takes over, it can have negative effects on our health and peace of mind. The fight-or-flight reaction that our SNS creates to keep us safe from danger actually causes panic like symptoms including, short & shallow breaths, tightening of the muscles, increased heart rate, and intensified negative emotions in preparation for survival. When this happens, we're lit up like a billboard in Times Square on New...

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Psychology Today Post – Getting Unstuck!

July 27, 2013

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My latest blog in collaboration with Dr. Mark Banschick, Getting Unstuck - Eight Ways to Get Your Mojo Back, published in Psychology Today. Life takes twists and turns. Just when it seems you've figured things out, that metaphorical rug can get yanked out from under you. It can leave you spinning and wondering which way is up...

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The Recipe for SUCCESS

July 22, 2013

Articles, Career, Goal Setting, Time Management

We all strive for success. It's in our nature to set goals for self improvement and get to work on them. The difficult part is seeing them through to the end. Falling off the self-improvement wagon hurts! It bruises our ego, self esteem, and motivation. In order to succeed, you must imagine your future-self in a place where all your goals are met. What does that look like? What do you notice about yourself? What do you see in your surroundings? Who is with you? Where are you? What are you feeling? Now that you're there and you've taken a look around, notice how you got there. Backtrack through the steps you took toward your success in the future. What were the hurdles and milestones? ...

Love the Skin You’re In!

July 17, 2013

Articles, Self Esteem

Its officially summer and the weather is hot! We have longer days, more outdoor celebrations, and parties by the pool or at the beach. These are all good things that most look forward to, but if we are not happy and confident in our own skin, the summer months bring on anxiety and self-doubt. Appreciating yourself can sometimes be a difficult task. Being comfortable in your skin is knowing exactly who you are and adoring yourself - including your quirks and flaws! Balancing and accepting yourself can help your self- esteem and also bring you inner peace. Here are some ways to help you love yourself as much as you deserve! Thank Yourself: Our bodies are amazing things but we tend to take them for granted....

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Feng Shui Your Mental Closet

June 19, 2013

Articles, Goal Setting, Mindful Relaxation, Time Management

Imagine this: you have an incredibly busy day ahead of you and it seems as though you have a million errands to run, hundreds of phone calls to make, a dozen appointments, laundry, cleaning, and cooking, but because you spread yourself so thin- you're misplacing things like your car keys and you forget the time of your appointment and can't seem to find that important person’s phone number and the dryer seems to be eating all your socks. Everything is in a disorganized hair pulling mess and you don't end up getting nearly as much done as you would have liked. Sounds familiar right? And we know that if we don't organize, compartmentalize and de-clutter, our to-do lists are bound to become overwhelming. So we...

Seeking Refuge

May 29, 2013

Articles, Goal Setting, Mindful Relaxation, Stress Management, Time Management

Psychology 101 teaches students everywhere that besides food, water, and air, the most basic of human needs is SAFETY. Just watching the news today can be traumatizing. It seems the news networks are building their audience and profits by sensationalizing real and/or perceived threats to their viewers' personal and public safety. We're easily captivated by the shock and horror of natural disasters and man's capability to commit heinous acts. Whatever the headline, it grasps our attention, shakes us up, and dares us to let go. What does one do with the barrage of real threats and sensationalism around us? Where does one find refuge? How can we create a sense of peace and carry on our lives a productive and optimistic way? Here are a...

Spring Into a New Mindset

April 10, 2013

Articles, Self Esteem, Stress Management, Time Management

[caption id="attachment_1011" align="alignleft" width="300"] Lillies at Rockefeller Center Plaza.[/caption] The air is warmer, the sun is brighter, and the days are longer. It's the season of new beginnings. Spring is the time of year to de-clutter, cleanse, and freshen up our lives. We enjoy the crisp air, the budding trees, and a bit more exercise. So why not enliven and rejuvenate our mindset, too? It's easy to fall into the habit of negative thinking. The shorter, darker, colder days of winter can wear on our normally cheery and optimistic outlook. It can effect our beliefs, feelings, and behaviors. For example, when in stressful or unfamiliar situations, many of us tend to automatically assume the worst possible case scenario. That fearful belief provokes an anxious feeling that...

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5 SIMPLE TIPS TO RESTORE LIFE BALANCE

March 12, 2013

Articles, Goal Setting, Self Esteem, Stress Management, Time Management

Lately it seems we're obsessed with establishing balance in our lives. The day to day rat race keeps us running in diametrically opposed directions from one moment to the next. When life feels off-kilter, whether its due to neglected or all-consuming life domains, we strive to re-balance ourselves and maintain a comfortable order. Some of us desire more time with family and less time at work. Some need time for self nurturing, and less time worrying about everyone else. Some crave time for education and skill development instead of household chores. The formula for balance may look quite different for everyone. Regardless, the demands of daily life can leave us feeling exhausted and depleted. No matter how it looks for you, at the end of the day, the satisfaction we...

Trusting Your Intuition

March 7, 2013

Articles, Mindful Relaxation, Self Esteem, Stress Management

It goes by various names: gut, instinct, insight, intuition, even a sixth sense, but whichever name you choose, it still holds the same meaning. It’s our ability to act on or sense something without the use of rational process. To break it down, intuition is basically how we tap into our subconscious mind, which is where we store information that we may not remember on a conscious level. Sometimes we can pick up on things without realizing it and it will register as a “feeling” that we can't quite explain. It can come in different forms for everyone- that inner monologue telling you when someone isn’t being truthful or that sudden spike in alertness when you just know something isn’t right. Unfortunately, a lot of...

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