Mental Health

Peak performance isn’t just about mastering a specific skill or excelling in a particular area; it’s about achieving a holistic balance that enhances every aspect of life. Learn to use mindfulness and brain training for your own well being.

The good news is that optimizing brain performance is simpler than many people think. It starts with our morning routine.

By Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D. Too often, people fall into the...

Stress is a pervasive aspect of modern life , but many people don’t realize they’ve trained themselves to be stressed. This habitual or even addictive response to distress disrupts our ability to function optimally, especially at peak performance levels.

Regular exercise can improve your brain health . Let’s look some ways to work exercise into your daily routine.

Regular exercise can help you get better sleep . Let’s look at the health issues caused by sleep deprivation, and discuss how exercise can help us get all the zzz’s.

Regular exercise can actually boost your self-esteem . We all need that sometimes.

Exercise and Mental Health : Distract Yourself One way to cope with having a bad day, dealing with anxiety, stress overload or feeling stuck is to provide yourself with a healthy distraction. Exercise is definitely one healthy distraction we keep as a tool in our toolbox–it’s great for your body and tends to help you get ‘out of your head’ for a bit.

Exercise and Mental Health : Reducing Stress Naturally
We all can benefit from reducing or managing stress. Exercise can be a key tool in our mental health toolbox. Here are some ways we can reduce our stress naturally through exercise.

Nutrition and Mental Health : A Word About Alcohol It’s up to you to know how alcohol affects you. If you can have a drink or two and really enjoy it, do that. If you can’t drink one without drinking ten, then don’t start.