The Wellness Trifecta
Exercise
Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn, but any amount of activity is better than none at all.
Diet
A healthy diet may help to prevent certain long-term (chronic) diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It may also help to reduce your risk of developing some cancers and help you to keep a healthy weight.
Sleep
Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly.
Knowledge is Power
Checklists
Low Self-Esteem
Suicide
Depression
Anxiety
Symptoms of Low Self-Esteem Checklist
Uses negative “I am” statements
Sexually acting out online or in person
Constant self-doubt
Avoids trying new activities
Calls themselves names
Speaks too loudly and aggressive in tone
Avoids social situations
Symptoms of Being at Risk For Suicide
Disinterest in favorite extracurricular activities
Problems at work and losing interest in a job
Substance abuse, including alcohol and drug (illegal and legal drugs) use
Withdrawing from family and friends
Begins to neglect hygiene and other matters of personal appearance
Emotional distress brings on physical complaints (aches, fatigues, migraines)
Risk taking behaviors
Does not respond as before to praise
Symptoms of Depression
Little interest or pleasure in doing things
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
Feeling tired or having little energy
Poor appetite, overeating, or considerable weight changes
Feeling bad about yourself – that you are a failure or having a lot of guilt
Difficulty concentrating on things or making decisions
Symptoms of Anxiety
Constantly feeling tense, worried, or on edge
Your anxiety interferes with your work, school, or family responsibilities?
You are plagued by fears that you know are irrational, but can’t shake?
You believe that something bad will happen if certain things aren’t done a certain way?
Avoiding everyday situations or activities because they cause you anxiety Sudden, unexpected attacks of heart-pounding panic
Feeling like danger and catastrophe are around every corner?
Low Self-Esteem
Symptoms of Low Self-Esteem Checklist
Uses negative “I am” statements
Sexually acting out online or in person
Constant self-doubt
Avoids trying new activities
Calls themselves names
Speaks too loudly and aggressive in tone
Avoids social situations
Suicide
Symptoms of Being at Risk For Suicide
Disinterest in favorite extracurricular activities
Problems at work and losing interest in a job
Substance abuse, including alcohol and drug (illegal and legal drugs) use
Withdrawing from family and friends
Begins to neglect hygiene and other matters of personal appearance
Emotional distress brings on physical complaints (aches, fatigues, migraines)
Risk taking behaviors
Does not respond as before to praise
Depression
Symptoms of Depression
Little interest or pleasure in doing things
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
Feeling tired or having little energy
Poor appetite, overeating, or considerable weight changes
Feeling bad about yourself – that you are a failure or having a lot of guilt
Difficulty concentrating on things or making decisions
Anxiety
Symptoms of Anxiety
Constantly feeling tense, worried, or on edge
Your anxiety interferes with your work, school, or family responsibilities?
You are plagued by fears that you know are irrational, but can’t shake?
You believe that something bad will happen if certain things aren’t done a certain way?
Avoiding everyday situations or activities because they cause you anxiety Sudden, unexpected attacks of heart-pounding panic
Feeling like danger and catastrophe are around every corner?
Books We Recommend
This book is a classic in the world of relationship self-help. It will give you insight into how to communicate effectively with your loved one.
Do you struggle to shake the feeling that you’re not “good enough”? If so, you might want to give Wholehearted Living a try.
Growing up as a girl in today’s world is no easy task. Juggling family, friends, and life is stressful. This book helps teens learn new tools to girl up.
If you’ve been searching for that elusive work-life balance oasis, or if you’ve ever described yourself as “super-busy,” this book is for you.
Have You Done Your Couch Time Check-In?
Here’s the “real deal”: until we start taking our mental health as seriously as we do our physical health in this country, we will always be on the reactive, not proactive, side of the issue. We have physical check-ups, dental check-ups…heck, we even have our car and air conditioner checked regularly. But most people only seek mental health after things have really gone wrong. Regular check-ins will go a long way in detecting when someone is struggling and could prevent small problems from turning into significant issues. We call it getting a “Couch Time Check-In.”
As a Neely EAP member, you have access to a yearly Couch Time Check-In at no cost. Simply call or email our office to schedule your visit. Our mission is to create a national initiative to break the stigma associated with mental health through the use of annual mental health check-ins.
Drop the BS Wellness Podcast
98: Are You Using Love Languages Incorrectly? (Part 1)
Odds are, you've heard of the five love five languages by now, and you may even have proclaimed out loud that your love language is physical touch, quality time, or one of the five. But in my work as a therapist, I find that people are missing the real magic behind...
97: Self Help Tools: What to Do When You Can’t Go to Therapy
If you know me, then you know that I am seriously a big fan of therapy. I might be a little biased as a therapist, but the truth is I am a big fan because I have seen firsthand the ability therapy has to transform lives. I have seen marriages saved, depression lifted,...
96: Is Your Loved One Struggling with Substance Abuse? w/Aaron Ballesteros
It's challenging to help a loved one struggling with any type of addiction. Sometimes direct, heart-to-heart conversation can lead to arguments, lies, and denial. Family and friends are often unsure of whether what they are dealing with is really an addiction or just...
92: What to Do When You’re Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired
There are certain seasons in life where it may feel like there is no solution to your problem. You've used every trick in the book, but the relationship, situation, or circumstance just isn't changing. Maybe you've been caring for a sick family member, or you are...
91: Healing Childhood Trauma As An Adult w/Maira Holzmann
I have heard countless people describe growing up in homes where they knew their parents cared about them, but many of the words, actions, and behaviors left them with wounds to deal with in adulthood. These wounds and traumas show up in adulthood in many ways, such...
90: Is It True: Once A Cheater Always A Cheater?
Trust is one of the most essential components of a healthy relationship, and learning to trust someone again after a betrayal isn't easy. Re-establishing trust takes time, patience, and work, just as it does to establish it in the first place. Betrayal, such as...
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