The Lazy Psychologist has been back in the kitchen this Fall! If you’re new to my blog, you may be asking yourself why a psychologist is posting recipes on her blog about mental health. Good question! Here’s the simple answer: food affects mood.
Wellness
Strengthening Breath: A Weird, Twisty, and Wonderful Mindful Breathing Practice
Welcome to my video blog this week. Today, I’ll be sharing another mindful breathing exercise. Breath practices can be a powerful way to modulate stress by helping to calm and sooth our agitated nervous system. This breath is called the strengthening breath but I call it the weird twisty breath.
An Attitude of Gratitude and My Colombia Vacation
Did you know that gratitude is good for your health? According to researchers, people who regularly practice gratitude have better heart health, sleep better, are more likely to exercise and eat healthfully, and are more resilient in terms of emotional wellbeing. That’s awesome, right?!
Pause As You Exhale: A Mindful Breathing Practice
Check out this video blog with another mindful breathing practice: the “pausing as you exhale” breath. I enjoy teaching this breath for a couple of reasons. First of all, there are steps to follow as you’re breathing, and the steps help keep you anchored mindfully in the current moment.
Forgiveness Is Hard, But Also Healthy: The Psychology of Letting Go of Our Grudges
Did you know the act of forgiveness can bring about measurable health benefits? Yep, it’s true: there’s a nice body of research documenting the ways that forgiveness can improve not just our mental health but also our physical health.
The Lazy Psychologist in the Kitchen: Chicken Enchilada Soup
Happy New Year! I hope 2017 is treating you well so far. We’re in the time of year when many people are putting their New Year’s resolutions into action, often related to living a healthier life. This seems like a perfect time for another installment of The Lazy Psychologist in the Kitchen. What’s that? Why is a psychologist offering recipes on her blog? What an excellent question!
The Lazy Psychologist in the Kitchen: Asian Beef with Green Beans
Research is letting us know that what we put in our body directly affects how we feel, both physically and emotionally. Did you catch my blog on the “second brain” in our gut? If not, now worries.
Go Take a Walk! The Many Benefits of Taking a Mindful Walk
Why am I outside to talk about mindfulness? Two main reasons. First, brain imaging research has shown that taking a walk outside in nature changes brain activity, allowing for improved concentration and decreased negative thoughts.
