Is blogging good for mental health? Drs. Ali Mattu and Deb Serani (and me!) say absolutely. Check out this article that appeared in the most recent issue of the American Psychological Association’s magazine, The Monitor:
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Transitioning Into Summer
I recently wrote an article for Produce for Kids, and awesome organization that promotes healthy eating in kids and families. Check it out:
The Picture of Happiness – Jogging
It’s the Picture of Happiness Month!
Today’s guest is accountant Thuy Le, she says:
An early morning jog outdoors makes me happy!!…At home in beautiful Colorado, and especially in a new place while on vacation! I get to breathe in the fresh air, look up and enjoy all the natural beauty around me, and I think to myself, how lucky I am to be here and in this moment! This picture was taken during a jog in Kona, Hawaii.Â
I’m a mom of two: Son 14, daughter, 10. I am an accountant, working
full-time from home, for an insurance premium audit company in
Connecticut. I enjoy spending time with my family, jogging,
baking/cooking, shopping, and traveling.
The Picture of Happiness – Gardening
It’s The Picture of Happiness Month!
Today’s guest is Lanae Davis, she says:
Spring time gardening makes me happy! We love to get our vegetable garden started early indoors, water it and watch the seedlings sprout up. And when spring arrives, we transplant these seedlings outside to the garden!Â
Warm weather + seedlings = happiness for Lanae Davis
Lanae Davis M.P.A., is a Research Associate at the Center for Policy Research in Denver, Colorado. Since 1997, Ms. Davis has worked with numerous state and local government agencies to implement, execute and evaluate innovative strategies to improve the lives of low-income families in Colorado and across the nation. Ms. Davis has co-authored articles on her research related to employment, re-entry and access and visitation programs that serve low income parents in Family Court Review, Corrections Today and Child Support Report. Lanae is a wife and mother to her two beautiful children, Meadow and Kash and lives in Broomfield. In her free time she loves to enjoy the beautiful Colorado mountains with her family by hiking, skiing and is an avid runner and triathlete.
The Picture of Happiness – Sunflower
It’s The Picture of Happiness Month!
Today’s guest is Jeannie Hulse. She says:
Sunflowers remind me of home….I grew up with fields of sunflowers surrounding our home in Nebraska.
For Jeannie Hulse, sunflowers + memories of home = happiness
I’ve been a State Farm agent for 12 years and love helping my customers with their insurance and financial needs. I began my career as a junior in high school working for a local State Farm agent and have been in the business ever since.
The Picture of Happiness – The Pool
It’s The Picture of Happiness Month!
Today’s guest is life coach Erin McNeil, she says:
Ahhhh…the neighborhood lap pool. It’s JUST about to open for the summer. I wait until all the little ones are eating dinner with their families or getting ready for bed, I leave my little ones to eat and get ready for bed with their Dad and I sneak on over for an hour. It is bliss. And happiness.
The neighborhood pool = happiness for Erin McNeil
Erin holds a Masters Degree in Social Psychology and has a private practice as a Certified Professional Life Coach. She loves to swim laps, watch football, quote funny movies, eat candy, laugh with her children and travel.
The Picture of Happiness – Mornings
It’s The Picture of Happiness Month!
Today’s guest is photographer Jenni Lillie, she says:
This photograph is called Joy in the Morning. When there are difficult times in our lives and the darkness seems like it will overtake us, the sun comes back up and at some point there is joy again. Flowers make me happy.
Mornings + flowers = happiness for photographer Jenni Lillie
Jenni is a wife, mom, photographer and art lover. To check out more of her work, check out her website.
The Picture of Happiness – Wrapping Gifts
It’s The Picture of Happiness Month!
Today’s guest is Dr. Linda Baker, she says:
I am a full-time clinical psychologist and a part-time jewelry shop owner/refurbisher/photographer at Chainsaw & Co. I get very excited by the concept and act of gift-giving, which likely explains my insistence on uniquely hand-wrapping each item that is sold. As I’m wrapping, I imagine the receiver opening their gift and this makes me feel delightfully well-nourished.
Gift-Giving + Hand-Wrapping = Happiness for Dr. Linda Baker
Linda Baker, PsyD is the owner of Unstuck Therapy, a private psychotherapy and assessment practice in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver. Unstuck Therapy has been featured on ManTherapy.org and AllTreatment.com highlighting specialty areas including men’s issues, secondary trauma, adolescent mental health, and depression. These days, Linda enjoys prose, pop culture, fashion, and humans of all varieties.
The Picture of Happiness – Pieces of Heaven
It’s The Picture of Happiness Month!
Today’s guest is Mandy Baron, she says:
There are lots of things that make me happy, but seeing rays through the clouds is one of my favorites! It feels like a little piece of heaven is shining down for me. Sometimes in my crazy chaotic life it is a great reminder to slow down, take a deep breath, and enjoy the beauty all around.  Â
Sunbeams + reminders to slow down = happiness for Mandy Baron
Mandy Baron is a dental hygienist, wife and mom of three young boys. She and her family are currently living in Germany.
The Picture of Happiness – Traveling
It’s The Picture of Happiness Month!
Today’s guest is Dr. Debbie Sorenson, she says:
Very little gives me as much sense of vitality as the adventure of traveling abroad. My husband and I make a priority of taking a trip to another country every few years if we can. I love researching and planning a trip, learning about new cultures and places, and getting outside of my comfort zone for a while. And I always enjoy having the memories of each trip to carry with me for years to come! This is an iguana I photographed on the beach during my most recent trip abroad, which was to Costa Rica.
Traveling abroad = happiness for Dr. Debbie Sorenson
Dr. Debbie Sorensen is a clinical psychologist who lives and works in Denver, Colorado. She has one daughter and another one on the way. In addition to travel, she enjoys reading, cooking, and camping.