by Ali Barnum | Jun 5, 2023 | Coping, Exercise, Mental Health, Sleep, Support
The Power of Exercise to Enhance Mental Well-Being Stress and anxiety can feel like a constant in today’s fast paced world. Finding peace and comfort in physical activity can be a game-changer. Exercise is not only vital for maintaining physical health, but also...
by Ali Barnum | Mar 27, 2020 | Anxiety, Coping, Counseling, Exercise, Gratitude, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Sleep, Therapy
How are you coping during the COVID-19 pandemic? The outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has created chaos over the past few months around the world. Many people are finding it very difficult to cope. In the face of uncertainty, I have seen people express a...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Oct 15, 2019 | Baking, Cooking, Exercise, Happiness, Intention, Mindfulness, Saint Charles IL, Travel
I don’t know about you, but my favorite season is here! Today is a gorgeous Fall day and I can’t help but think about all of the activities I want to do before the temperature drops to the negatives! When I think of fall my mind goes directly to spending time outside,...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 25, 2018 | Anxiety, Coping, Counseling, Exercise, Skills, Therapy
Worry, panic, fear, stress, and that awful feeling in the pit in your stomach… these are all symptoms of anxiety. It’s uncomfortable, nauseating and even painful at times. However, anxiety is something that is universally felt. Yes, that’s right. We ALL experience it...
by Ali Barnum | Oct 18, 2017 | Coping, Counseling, Depression, Exercise, Gratitude, Therapy
“The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.” Lao Tzu I listened to my surgeon’s advice about getting up and moving around during recovery. I started out with small walks around the house while I was home-bound. then, I built up to walking...
