by drsnipes | Dec 14, 2017 | Anger, Uncategorized
1. Thank it. Anger is your body’s way of saying that there MAY be a threat of some sort. Anger often protects you from fear (Fight or flee). 2. Make a choice about the best way to use your energy to get closer to your goals….
by drsnipes | Dec 14, 2017 | Anxiety, Uncategorized
Get enough sleep. Getting enough sleep is essential to helping your body rebalance the brain chemicals and hormones needed to feel happy and relaxed. Know your triggers and address the threat. Figure out why your body thinks it’s a threat and address that. Manage your time. Poor time management can lead a long hours at work and poor sleep, or just an increase in stress and anxiety because you get too much to do.
Examine the evidence…
by drsnipes | Dec 13, 2017 | Depression, Uncategorized
Get Enough Quality Sleep. Quality sleep is essential to having good memory, concentration, energy and mood. It is also one of the easiest things to improve. Eat Well. Your body makes the brain chemicals needed to help you focus and stay motivated from the foods you eat. You don’t have to be a health nut, but getting adequate protein and a variety of dairy, grains and vegetables is essential. Begin with the end in mind.
by drsnipes | Dec 5, 2017 | Mindfulness, Uncategorized
Mindfulness is the process or act of being aware of what you are feeling emotionally and physically, what you are thinking, what you are needing and what is going on around you at any point in time FLOAT:
Focus– Clear your mind of noise and focus on the present moment. Let go of judgement. Observe your thoughts. Awareness of your environment. Thankful for the experience…
by drsnipes | Sep 18, 2017 | Anxiety, Uncategorized
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director: AllCEUs.com Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Become a member at DocSnipes.com to be able to chat with Doc Snipes via text or video chat. Introduction Worry is a term...
by drsnipes | Jul 11, 2017 | Physical and Health Interventions, Uncategorized
Coping with chronic pain or chronic illness in recovery is important because it affects you in many ways.  Physically, you are uncomfortable and may have a hard time sleeping. Emotionally you may feel depressed, hopeless and frustrated. Socially you may feel...