#improved sleep patterns

[teame4e]

The Transformative Power of Meditation: Cultivating Inner Harmony in a Chaotic World

In our modern, fast-paced lives, finding moments of tranquility and peace can feel like an elusive dream. However, amidst the chaos, one practice has stood the test of time—meditation. This ancient technique offers a profound path to cultivating inner harmony and well-being. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of meditation, and its numerous benefits, and provide practical tips for…

[lunarharp]

friendship omurice etc

[bitchking-of-angmar]

My brain almost fully shut down last week because of health complications but it's definitely getting back online:

My nose is slightly obstructed because of allergies and made a weird cheeping sound when I inhaled. In less than 5 seconds my brain concluded that this sound reminded me of some Gen 2 Pokémon cry, reproductive that cry in my head and named the corresponding Pokémon. I just looked it up and it indeed sounded like Hitmontop

[montied]

like no its not an issue yet but the key word there is yet

if i stay up too late too much my brain'll just go "oh cool this is what we're doing now" and i won't be able to get to sleep at a normal time no matter how hard i try. and when i go back to school that will not be fun to deal with because i have to actually wake up

[sysig]

Strong look, minor details ✨ (Patreon)

[swiftful-thinking13]

Taylor called me out with “midnights become my afternoons”

[jungleboy-cruise]

This is Violet the very first stuffie I've ever made. I know they're uneven and lumpy but they're the first one I ever made I'm still so proud and I love them.

[barmy-owl]

I'm gonna try and start drawing during the day. Leaving it until the night no longer makes sense since I get tired then. XD

[the-sleep-shop]

How Wake Up Light Can Help Children and Teens Establish Healthier Sleep Patterns

Explore how wake-up lights can naturally improve sleep patterns in children and teens by simulating a sunrise. Learn the benefits of regulated circadian rhythms, improved mood, and consistent sleep schedules. Discover the best wake-up lights at The Sleep Shop in Dublin for a brighter start to the day.

[depressiontherapistdrkarenhawk]

Understanding Depression Therapy: Insights from Dr. Karen Hawk in Arizona

In today’s fast-paced world, the prevalence of depression and its impact on individuals’ lives cannot be overstated. For those struggling with this mental health condition, seeking professional help can be a transformative step towards recovery and well-being. Dr. Karen Hawk, based in Arizona, offers valuable insights into depression therapy, providing compassionate care and effective treatment solutions for her patients.

The Importance of Depression Therapy

Depression is a complex mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It can manifest in various forms, including persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite or sleep patterns, and feelings of worthlessness or guilt. Left untreated, depression can significantly impair daily functioning and quality of life.

Benefits of Depression Therapy:

Professional Guidance: Therapy provides individuals with a safe space to explore their feelings and thoughts under the guidance of a trained mental health professional.

Skill Development: Therapeutic techniques help individuals develop coping strategies, improve communication skills, and build resilience.

Personalized Approach: Therapists like Dr. Karen Hawk tailor treatment plans to meet the unique needs and circumstances of each patient, ensuring a holistic approach to healing.

Types of Depression Therapy

Dr. Karen Hawk employs evidence-based therapies to address depression effectively. Here are some common approaches used in her practice:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to depression. It helps individuals develop healthier ways of thinking and coping.

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): IPT focuses on improving relationships and communication skills. It explores how interpersonal issues may contribute to depression and works towards resolving conflicts and improving social support.

Mindfulness-Based Therapies: Techniques such as mindfulness meditation and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) help individuals develop present-moment awareness and acceptance of their thoughts and emotions, reducing stress and enhancing well-being.

What to Expect from Depression Therapy Sessions

Embarking on therapy with Dr. Karen Hawk involves a collaborative process aimed at fostering healing and growth. Here’s what patients can expect:

Initial Assessment: Dr. Hawk conducts a thorough assessment to understand the patient’s history, symptoms, and goals for therapy.

Treatment Planning: Based on the assessment, a personalized treatment plan is created, outlining specific therapeutic goals and strategies.

Therapeutic Techniques: Sessions may involve a combination of talk therapy, behavioral interventions, and skill-building exercises tailored to the patient’s needs.

Progress Monitoring: Regular sessions allow for progress monitoring and adjustments to the treatment plan as needed to ensure effectiveness.

Integrative Approach to Mental Health

Dr. Karen Hawk emphasizes an integrative approach to mental health care, recognizing the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and social well-being. Her practice integrates:

Medication Management: In cases where medication is indicated, Dr. Hawk collaborates closely with psychiatrists to ensure comprehensive treatment.

Lifestyle Modifications: Recommendations may include adopting healthy lifestyle habits such as regular exercise, adequate sleep, and nutrition to support overall well-being.

Supportive Environment: Creating a supportive therapeutic environment where patients feel heard, validated, and empowered is central to Dr. Hawk’s approach.

Taking the First Step

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, reaching out for help is the first step towards healing. Dr. Karen Hawk and her team are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective depression therapy in Arizona. Their commitment to personalized care and evidence-based practices ensures that each patient receives the support they need to regain control of their mental health.

Contact Information

Ready to take charge of your mental health and well-being? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Karen Hawk today:

Phone: (480) 218-2289

Email: karenhawk@rca.llc

Website: https://depression-therapy.drkarenhawk.us/

Office Address: Arizona 85298, United States

Don’t wait to seek help. By reaching out to Dr. Karen Hawk, you are taking a proactive step towards overcoming depression and reclaiming a fulfilling life. Experience compassionate care, expert guidance, and effective therapy tailored to your needs. Your journey to mental health starts here.

[onefite]

eMaximize Your Sleep Quality with Thse 8 Expert-Approved Strategies

Introduction The importance of good sleep quality cannot be overstated. Quality sleep is essential for overall well-being and vitality. Conversely, poor sleep can lead to a myriad of negative effects, including increased stress, decreased cognitive function, and a higher risk of developing chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. In this article, we will explore expert-approved…

[kidsinnowadays]

Practical Sleep Solutions for Children: Establishing Healthy Sleep Habits for All Ages

Establish healthy sleep habits in children with practical solutions for all ages. #ChildSleep #HealthyHabits #ParentingTips #SleepSolutions

A good night’s sleep is essential for children’s physical and emotional well-being, as well as their cognitive development. However, establishing healthy sleep habits can be a challenge for parents. In this guide, we’ll explore practical sleep solutions for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. By implementing these strategies, you can help your child get the quality sleep they need,…

[boyalasco]

How Can I Improve My sleep quality?

Unlocking the Secrets to Restful Nights Sleep quality is an aspect of your health and well-being. Many factors can affect how well you sleep, including your environment, habits, diet, and stress level. According to an online search, the following tips can help you sleep better at night: Follow a sleeping pattern. Even on weekends, try to go to bed and wake up at the same time daily. It supports…

[4theitgirls]

productivity apps for self improvement

pinterest

you know i had to include the ultimate form of social media. pinterest is one of the only truly peaceful social media apps out there and focuses on sharing photos to your themed boards. this app is everything if you’re into making vision boards, moodboards, beauty, productivity, and really anything else. there’s something there for everyone!

finch

this is a wonderful self-care app, in which you take care of a bird while taking care of yourself! this is my new favorite app. i use the free version and it is adorable. the app asks you some questions about your goals and how you feel about self care, and gives you some daily goals based on your answers, but you can delete and add goals of your own. the more you log in and track your goals, the more adventures your bird can go on and the more they grow. i recommend this app to absolutely everyone and i will never shut up about it.

gymshark training

this is a free training app including many different types and styles of workouts. you can search for workouts based on duration, equipment used, the targeted muscle, and so on. you can also add workouts and plans of your own and track your progress.

i am sober

this is my favorite app for if you have something you want to quit. this isn’t just for substances or alcohol, but can also be used for quitting sugar, skin picking, caffeine, fast food, and so many other things. you can track your progress, review your days, make pledges, and connect with others who are struggling with the same thing you are. you are also given motivational quotes and reminders when you log into the app. there is an option for a subscription, but i use the free version and have had no problems with it at all.

study bunny: focus timer

an adorable focus timer where you gain coins with every goal/time you accomplish something with your focus timer and you can spend your coins on cute little accessories for your bunny! the only real issue with this app is that the ads are kind of crazy, and it’s $15 a month to go ad-free.

flora - green focus

this app includes a pomodoro timer and plants a tree in a rural community based on how often you stay focused using the timer on the app. the app does not plant a tree unless you opt for their subscription, which is $2 per year and allows you to plant one tree for 120 hours of focused time. you can also plant a tree every 24 hours with the $10 plan.

focus to-do: focus timer&tasks

this app combines a pomodoro timer with a daily to-do list. the app is free to use, but includes additional features for those with a subscription, which is $3 for every three months or $9 for a lifetime membership.

balance: meditation & sleep

a great app that includes nightly reviews, meditations, and sleep sounds. this app has great reviews, but it’s worth noting that it’s not completely free. it includes a trial, after which is $12 per month, or $70 per year.

insight timer - meditate & sleep

just as it sounds, this is another great app for meditations, ambient sounds for sleep, and progress tracking. there are tons of free things included in the app, but if you want to unlock everything, the premium plan is $10 per month or $60 per year.

structured - daily planner

an app with great reviews intended to help organize your daily tasks into achievable goals and track your progress. the app has basic features for free, but also includes a premium subscription if you want to unlock all the features.

routineflow: guided routines

this app caters to those who have difficulties staying focused and maintaining a set routine by guiding your routine for you and managing your progress. the app gives you one routine for free, but if you want another, you would need to pay for the $30 annual subscription.

how we feel

a wonderful free journaling app developed by therapists and scientists for logging your emotions, talking to other users, and tracking your mood patterns.

gentler streak fitness tracker

if you’re tired of the constant work and grind mentality, this may be the app for you. this app takes a gentler approach to fitness by tracking exercise, giving encouragement, and notifying you if you are overworking yourself. the app itself is free, but certain features require a subscription, which is $8 per month or $50 per year.

glo | yoga and meditation app

glo is a highly rated app for yoga, pilates, and meditation. unlike most of the other apps listed, you can’t really access much on glo for free. to access the full courses, they offer two plans: $30 per month or $245 per year.

waterllama

another adorable app that lets you track your water intake with a cute llama! super motivating and is free for basic features. if you want to unlock all features, the subscription is $7 per year.

mindllama

made by the same people as waterllama, this app allows you to practice and track your meditation and breathwork practice with a cute llama! like waterllama, the app is free, but some features require a subscription, which varies depending on whether you want the premium plan, the anxiety relief plan, or the sleep focused plan.

daily bean - simplest journal

another super cute app that helps you track your days and moods. the app itself is free, but a premium plan is also offered, which is $20 per year.

schmoody: mood & habit tracker

this app aims to help you through depression, anxiety, and/or adhd by helping you track your habits, talk to other users, and give you the resources to get you back on track. the free version includes the “essentials” to support mental health and well-being, but they also offer a premium version, which unlocks more resources and personalized options. the subscription is $15 per month, $60 per year, or $100 for a lifetime membership.

meditation timer - zenitizer

this is a meditation timer that focuses on simplicity and organization while tracking your meditation practice. a free version is available with a limited amount of content, but a premium version is also offered, which is $3 per month, $20 per year, or a $50 one-time payment.

mineral - gratitude journal

this is a free journaling app that is secure in the fact that you have to use face id in order to access your journal. this app is definitely more simple, but effective nonetheless.

focus keeper: productive timer

this app is a popular pomodoro-style timer app. i’ve heard that this app works wonders for many people with adhd. the app is free, but includes additional content and features for those with a subscription.

[thesoundofmadness]

I just can't help but wish someone would take my place living this life from tomorrow on. Won't you let me say it'll be okay and then pin the blame onto you? After this it doesn't matter at this point so won't you let me pin the blame onto you?

[ariaste]

So excited to announce my next book, YIELD UNDER GREAT PERSUASION, coming out on September 17th! If you've never read any of my books before, no worries--this is a standalone, so you can jump right in without any extra context. (The stunning cover art is by the amazingly talented @holographings -- go check out all his other art!)

"Alongside the sexiness and absurdity (and the sexy absurdity) in Yield Under Great Persuasion is a tender, resonant story of second and third chances and being loved when we need it most and feel we deserve it least. Evocative, emotional, and endlessly entertaining." —Jules Arbeaux, author of Lord of the Empty Isles

SUMMARY:

Tam Becket has hated Lord Lyford since they were boys. The fact that he’s also been sleeping with the man for the last ten years is irrelevant. When they were both nine years old, Lyford smashed Tam’s entry into the village’s vegetable competition. Nearly twenty years later, Tam still hasn’t forgiven the bastard. No one understands how deeply he was hurt that day, how it set a pattern of small disappointments and misfortunes that would run through the rest of his life. Now Tam has reconciled himself to the fact that love and affection are for other people, that the gods don’t care and won’t answer any of his prayers (not even the one about afflicting Lyford with a case of flesh-eating spiders to chew off his privates), and that life is inherently mundane, joyless, and drab. But then, the very last straw: Tam discovers that Lyford (of all people!) bears the divine favor of Angarat, the goddess Tam feels most betrayed and abandoned by. In his hurt and anger, Tam packs up and prepares to leave the village for good. But the journey doesn’t take him far, and Tam soon finds himself set on a quest for the most difficult of all possible prizes: Self care, forgiveness, a second chance... and somehow the unbelievably precious knowledge that there is at least one person who loves Tam for exactly who he is—and always has.

This book might be for you if:

You like enemies-to-lovers but you think it would be improved by being a one-sided situationship, and meanwhile the other person is living through a "hopelessly yearning for childhood crush" trope

you like it when two people are so, so, so stupid that they've been fucking for 10 years and Person A hasn't figured out that Person B is in love with him, and Person B hasn't realized that Person A doesn't even know about his feelings

You know how fucking hard it is to Do The Work In Therapy and you want some catharsis about it

you want to read about an imperfect, truly difficult person who still gets loved, because being perfect is not a requirement to deserve affection and care

you know that merely saying sorry for wronging someone doesn't just magically take away the bad feelings and automatically repair the relationship, and you want to read about someone having to do the extra steps that come after the apology

this one's for the wlw: fat harvest goddess milf. my gift to u

you like gods who don't have anything better to do than stick their noses into human business

when you see a gorgeous man holding an infant, it takes you out at the knees

you like queernorm fantasy AND small-town gossip, and you find the intersection of the two delicious and intriguing

a religion based on pre-Christian Brythonic England. That is, they've got henges and standing stones instead of churches and altars. it's cool

plant magic!!!!!

"god of temptation and evil"? No, actually that's the god of self-indulgence, self-care, personal boundaries, and taking responsibility for the consequences you consented to.

You can preorder it in ebook, hardback, and paperback from most retailers (with more coming soon), but if you'd like to order an autographed copy from me directly, just fill out this form! :) Signups for autographed copies close on August 31st, so hurry hurry hurry if you want to nab yours!

(Signal boosts are very much appreciated! 🙏)