Written by Dr. Eric Perry, PhD Image Credit: Pixabay “Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one.” ~Hans Selye Sublimation is a subconscious psychological defense mechanism whereby we take a negative impulse and channel it into a positive behavior. This is similar to displacement (click here to refer to my… Continue reading Guest Blog Post: How to Turn Negative Urges into Positive Actions — Dr. Eric Perry, PhD
Category: Mental Health
Get Walking
I love walking outside more than anything. There is something to be said for fresh air, birds, sunshine and the freedom of being outdoors. Walking began as an exercise routine for me. The more I walked the more I experienced a calm that would come over me. One day I set out to do my…… Continue reading Get Walking
Detox Is Self Care
Detox is defined as abstaining from any toxic or unhealthy substances in the body. A major detail about toxins is the impurities are found in the blood. Everyone should do a physical detox at least three times a year. Today I am referring to a mental elimination. Basically scheduling a time to process things you…… Continue reading Detox Is Self Care
Reclaiming My Storage
Walking today I had a thought run through my mind about the basement. Our basement has a side room that currently holds all our things from the past to the present. Once it was just a small storage area but it has now turned into a mess. Sadly I was always the only one who…… Continue reading Reclaiming My Storage
Thanksgiving benefits
With Thanksgiving a couple days away, there is an atmosphere of gratitude rising. I believe being close to the year ending also brings more attention to all we have experienced. For most people they are elated to make it to this moment in their sober mind with peace. After appreciating life as a gift and…… Continue reading Thanksgiving benefits
Just Appetizers 