Various studies have shown that simply having a plant in your space not only reduces stress hormones, but also increases concentration/productivity. Which is pretty cool- because plants are very low maintenance. So today’s task is to hang out with some plants. Here are some suggestions:…
Author: Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC/LPC
Jessie Shepherd is a Mental Health Counselor and owner of Blue Clover Therapy in Utah and Texas. She has a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Utah. Her focus is treating trauma, eating disorders and adjustment issues in adults, adolescents, children and their families. Jessie is the author of the “What Mental Disorder?” book series and has been featured in print and television throughout the region with regular appearances on Fox’s The Place and Park City Television. On a personal note she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children recreating outdoors. She is also a coach for the Cedar Valley Mountain Bike Team. Jessie believes in individual and family involvement to better the lives of everyone in our community.
30 days of Magic: #9 Daily Routine
If you are like me, you thrive in routines. If you are like the rest of the population that consists of non-weirdos, then routines can be tough to keep with. Even if we are trying to start a more efficient routine- we typically have some…
30 days of Magic: #8 Meditation
Meditation can be difficult for some people. They feel that they have to sit in silence and try not to think thoughts. The problem is (if you are anything like me) when you try not to think- that is when the thoughts really start to…
30 days of Magic: #7 Movement
Generally when we think of being mindful we conger up images of a man or women sitting cross legged on a pillow with their eyes closed. Whereas this is a good way to be mindful, we can also be mindful when we are moving and…