Women’s History Month
Wellness Wednesday Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S Wellness Wednesday Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S

Women’s History Month

March is Women's History Month, and last Friday(March 8th) was International Women's Day. Incorporating activities is a wonderful way to celebrate and honor yourself as well as the women around you. Here are some ideas for doing just that!

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The Reset Movement
Burnout, Work-Life Balance, Self-Care, Self-Awareness, Wellness, Wellness Wednesday Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S Burnout, Work-Life Balance, Self-Care, Self-Awareness, Wellness, Wellness Wednesday Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S

The Reset Movement

The heart of TRM lies in aligning six key areas of our lives: Mood, Health, Schedule, Relationships, Sleep, and Productivity. Picture a life where everything is in balance, where you feel energized, fulfilled, and in control.

Even more incredible is that TRM isn't just a course – it's a supportive community of people facing similar challenges. We all know that having someone to share our journey with and hold us accountable can make all the difference. Peer support is a cornerstone of TRM, and together, we'll motivate each other to make positive, lasting changes.

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Escapism
Wellness Wednesday, Work-Life Balance, Stress Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S Wellness Wednesday, Work-Life Balance, Stress Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S

Escapism

I was thinking about Escapism and how prevalent it is to immerse ourselves outside our reality. Is it healthy? Should we be concerned about Escapism?

Watching ten consecutive hours of the same show would seem unusual a few years ago, but now it is just a random Saturday. I have some thoughts about what that amount of content does to the brain, but we will save that for another time. Right now, I want us to consider what we are escaping from and why.

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Goodbye 2022!
Mindfulness, Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Wellness Wednesday Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S Mindfulness, Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Wellness Wednesday Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S

Goodbye 2022!

If you are like me, you have recently said, "I cannot believe it is December already?" at least once this week. Christmas is upon us, and then New Year will quickly follow. The days are passing faster and faster, and before you know it, we will be celebrating another milestone that should have taken longer than it did to arrive.

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7 Things to STOP Doing to Improve Your Work-Life Balance
Work-Life Balance, Wellness Wednesday Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S Work-Life Balance, Wellness Wednesday Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S

7 Things to STOP Doing to Improve Your Work-Life Balance

Creating a balance between our work life and our home life is not easy. It is more of a flow than a balance between the two. Many things must happen for us to create a flow and a balance that is healthy.

To understand how much work goes into having a healthy work-life flow, we must first highlight the things we must stop doing.

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Sleep Is REALLY Our Best Friend
Self-Care, Wellness, Wellness Wednesday Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S Self-Care, Wellness, Wellness Wednesday Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S

Sleep Is REALLY Our Best Friend

Sleep has always been a critical ingredient to a healthy body. We know that our physical health can be significantly affected by lack of sleep. Our heart health, brain health, weight management, and immune systems are all connected to healthy sleeping habits. Less often discussed is how our mental health and productivity are also greatly influenced by the quality and quantity of our sleep.

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What Do I Enjoy?
Wellness Wednesday Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S Wellness Wednesday Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S

What Do I Enjoy?

As adults, many of us have given up on creating that fun. We do not know how to play anymore. It’s not surprising that adults have forgotten how to have fun. In general, life is filled with many, not fun things like paying bills, driving in traffic, and going to the post office.

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Time Out!
Work-Life Balance, Self-Care Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S Work-Life Balance, Self-Care Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S

Time Out!

A Time-Out is nothing more than some space to be still. Be still and reflect on how you can bring more balance and calm to your life. When we are stressed and tired, it can be difficult to figure out where the imbalance lies and what to do about it.

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Too Busy
Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Time Management, Expectations Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Time Management, Expectations Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S

Too Busy

“I am so busy,” “I just have so much to do,” “I don’t have enough time”; how many times have we all said that? It happens to me more often than I would like. In one week, there are 168 hours, and it often feels as though they pass within the blink of an eye. Where does the time go, and why can’t I seem complete the things I need to do?

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Disconnect
Stress, Work-Life Balance Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S Stress, Work-Life Balance Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S

Disconnect

Has this ever happened to any of you? You are more than halfway to wherever you are going. Traffic is heavy, and you hope to make it to your destination on time. Then it happens!! You realize…. GASP… you have forgotten your phone at home! For many of us, no matter the circumstances, we will turn around to retrieve the phone. Why is that?

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Work Life Balance
Work-Life Balance Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S Work-Life Balance Dr. Kimberly VanBuren, PhD, LMFT/LPC-S

Work Life Balance

The line between work and life is blurred for many people, and it often happens without us noticing. We notice overall fatigue in our bodies, cognitive deficits including memory and concentration problems, lower frustration tolerance, and mood-related issues.

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