Category: Mental Health
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The Missing Link in Your Wellness Routine? Gratitude, Arlington Virginia
In November of 2023, I started questioning why I felt so tense all the time- defensive, impatient, like I was carrying a weight I couldn’t put down. Maybe I had always been that way. Maybe it was the burden of being a business owner, or maybe it was something deeper. Regardless, I knew something had…
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Your Mindset Isn’t Just About You: How Optimism Can Change Your Life—and Those Around You
Did you know your outlook on life might just be the most powerful, yet overlooked factor influencing your health and relationships? Research consistently shows that optimistic individuals don’t just experience better health- they actually live longer, sometimes by as much as 15% compared to those who remain trapped in cynical mindsets[1][2]. But let’s ditch the…
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Mental Health:The Call That Changed Everything
From Firefighter-Paramedic to Preventative Health Coach For years, I served as a firefighter-paramedic in Prince George’s County, Maryland, responding to emergency calls that too often ended in tragedy. I saw firsthand what happens when people wait until it’s too late to take care of their health. My mental health took a BIG hit. But one call…