Dr. UnStuck Podcast — Get Out of Your Head. Get Into Your Life.

Score-keeping in relationships can be such an easy thing to fall into, and can become a habit if we aren't aware of it. Unchecked score-keeping can slowly deteriorate a relationship. Once we realize that we are keeping close track of how many times we have done the dishes, how many times our partner has not, and how much time we have allowed these thoughts of resentful dishwashing to roll through our minds, we can then decide to shift out of it into a better place. 

#relationships #letitgo #positivechange

There is so much out there on ADHD already, though still many people are unclear about what is really going on in our fast minds. Often all we need is the basic gist to get it enough to make a positive change. That's true for most things. Join us to find out what ADHD is really all about.

#ADHD #ADHDAdult #ADHDAwareness

Psychology Today

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/optimized/202107/the-4-core-traits-adhd-explained

The double-edged sword: ADHD and impulsivity | Kimberly Quinn | TEDxAmoskeagMillyard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34rniXluGxY

Pay Yourself First is a phrase most commonly heard rolling out of the mouths of financial advisors, and is certainly some sound advice. What we are talking about in this episode; however, is prioritizing yourself and taking care of you. This can be difficult for some of us, and so we need to take that first step this year to lean into our own self value. 

#selfcareisnotselfish #selflove2023 #selfcompassion2023

We wouldn’t think of taking a $100-dollar bill and lighting a match to it, yet we so often carelessly spend our valuable life-minutes as if there were an endless supply. Anxiety-chatter steals valuable life-minutes by taking one out of the present moment. Worry is the rehearsal of anxiety-chatter which strengthens each time one allows it. Here are ten tips to stop losing your life-minutes to worrying.

#anxiety #worry #positivechange 

Psychology Today link to the article:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/optimized/202206/stop-wasting-your-life-minutes-worrying

Learning how to practice positive stress filtering will not only do wonders for ourselves, but will also naturally leak into our relationships. As we start to get better at this, we become less reactive, less judgmental, more forgiving, and better listeners. Not only that, but we become much more fun to be around.

#stressreduction #mindfulness #happiness

We now know that mindfulness is a key player in reducing anxiety, depression, and physical pain. Some people; however, still think of mindfulness as a touchy-feely concept that has been grossly exaggerated. Neuroscientific research with brain scans has now provided the evidence to support mindfulness as a way to heal the mind, body, and spirit, as well as a gamut of other benefits which can last a lifetime. 

#mindfulness #anxietyreduction #presentmoment 

Have you ever realized part way through the day that you were crabby and didn't know why? Though there are many things that can influence one's mood, two of the biggies are clutter and overall disorganization. Taking small steps to tidy things up can do wonders for one's mental health.

#declutter #fengshui #mentalhealth

Sarah Camille Wilson of Champlain College, speaks to us about the natural integration of physical exercise into our daily lives without this feeling like a military drill. She explains to us how we can weave movement into our lives in ways that are hardly noticeable, such as commuting via bicycle to work, and something she refers to as walking meetings. Camille talks of the importance of mindfulness when moving the body and feeling the physical sensations of the air, your feet touching the ground or bicycle pedals, as well as your breathing. "When fully in the present moment while moving your body," Camille says, "there is virtually no room for anxiety." Integrating mindful movement is grounding and something we can all benefit from when working this into our daily lives. Lastly, Sarah Camille winds up the discussion with the concept of "constructive rest," differentiating this from "passive rest" such as binge-watching Netflix. Constructive rest such as cooking, gardening, journaling, or playing a musical instrument tends to be rejuvenating versus depleting.

#mindfulness #lifeintegration #mindbodyconnection

A scarcity mindset is one of lack and deprivation, which leads to the feeling that we do not have enough of something. If we allow this mindset to drive the bus, we will be forever locked into a place of fear, worry, deprivation, and an overall feeling of being perpetually defeated. Not an enjoyable way to live.

#scarcity #mindset #money 

Many of us begin our day in a frenzy, rushing out of our warm bed, rushing through what would otherwise be an enjoyable cup of coffee, and then we jump in the car "running just a few minutes late."