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Dr. L.'s Healthy Practices' Podcast
Episodes
367 episodes
Facing Your Fears By Tapping Into Your Inner Strength.
Everyone is afraid of something. Even the bravest people have things that scare them. What if I told you that you possess a tool to help overcome your fears. It doesn’t cost a thing and it’s freely available to everyone. Part of fac...
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Steps to Define Your Personal Values.
Personal values are ethical principles that form your internal beliefs about what is good and what is important to you. They are what you stand for, your viewpoints, and outlook on life. They define you as a person, guide you ...
Time Management In the Workplace - Boosting Productivity and Reducing Stress.
We live in the era of high velocity, where our speediness is essential, especially in the workplace. Heavy workloads, tight deadlines, demanding customers, meetings, unexpected projects, and long hours affect our productivity and health. <...
Relying on Others to Overcome Obstacles.
Life is difficult to try to go it alone. People like to help each other because they know it’s easier to manage than trying to do everything without help. When faced with challenges or obstacles, consider seeking out the help of others. At the ...
What Are The Signs of Having An Inferiority Complex?
All of us feel inferior sometimes, especially when we start comparing ourselves to others. We may even feel down and despondent for a few days as a result. However, some people feel inferior and inadequate almost all the time. These individuals...
Five Tips For Better Problem Solving.
As humans, we are prone to many different unhealthy stimulants during our day. It might be as simple as a wrong coffee at your favorite spot or as major as losing a job. For the majority, we can move on from the moment. However, there are other...
Ten Ways To Avoid Weight Gain During The Holidays.
Holidays are noted for contributing to weight gain for many people. However, with the right information this cycle of weight gain can be broken. What if you had some science-backed techniques to help you along the way. This is what this podcast...
How Do You Know If You Are Narrow-Minded or Broad-Minded?
What kind of person are you, narrow-minded or broad-minded? If asked, a large majority would no doubt consider themselves to be broad-minded, but objectively, would they all really be? You might not be aware of it, but could you be manifesting ...
Procrastination The Key Reason for Job Overwhelm & Burnout.
Do you often feel overwhelmed and stressed at work? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle with job overwhelm and burnout, and one of the key reasons for this is procrastination. Procrastination is a major contributor to job ...
Self-Care and Healing the Hurt of Rejection.
Education on what to do in case you are feeling rejected is important for maintaining emotional health. Rejection can be viewed as a type of wound. It is precisely this reason why it is essential to apply the concept of ‘Emotional First A...
The Hidden Dangers of Being Too Nice
A genuinely decent or ‘nice’ person has always been a blessing to those they come in contact with. It’s an admirable quality that anybody would simply wish to have more access to, especially to balance the spite and hate that can sometimes seem...
How to Reduce Stress When Taking a Vacation
A vacation should offer relief from daily pressure, yet many people feel stressed before leaving, anxious during the trip, and overwhelmed when they return. Packing, budgets, travel delays, family needs, work messages, and the pressure to “make...
Anxiety and Depression
It's perfectly normal to feel anxious or depressed occasionally, especially in response to life's stressors. However, when these feelings become prolonged, disproportionate or apparent for no significant reason, they need to be addressed. ...
Losing Weight After 50.
As you get older, you may notice that it is increasingly difficult to lose weight. This is especially true after you pass the milestone 50th birthday. Don’t fret though, as there are many tips you can use to help you to effectively lose weight ...
How Gratitude Helps Buffer Against Burnout.
People often talk about how gratitude is a mindset shift, but in reality, it has the power to impact you far more deeply than that. While choosing to be grateful and adopting a gratitude practice can indeed change your whole mindset, it also ha...
Five Things You Can Be Hopeful About Even When It Looks as if All is Lost.
Everyone has times in their life when things look grim. They might even seem to be hopeless. The world can feel like a scary place, and you alone in the middle of it. But history has shown that even in the worst of times, people have chosen to ...
Overcoming Obstacles by Removing Self-Doubt.
People doubt themselves and their abilities. When it becomes a chronic situation, it can hold people back from getting what they want. Confidence will break through the barriers caused by obstacles.You need to recognize when an obstacle ...
Using Obstacles as Opportunities
At some point in everyone’s life, they will come across obstacles. Many people are not prepared for these obstacles and it causes them to stumble. But when you discover that obstacles can be opportunities, then you will be better prepared to ha...
Six Habits For Improved Overall Wellness.
So many people today seek wellness, but it can be a daunting task to take on. Adopting micro-habits will help you improve your physical and mental wellness. These habits don’t take much time or effort, and their effects can be quite significant...
Self-Blame and Self-Criticism Are Not Healthy Choices.
Self-blame refers to a person’s tendency to consider themselves at fault, especially when things don’t go as well as planned, even if the cause or events were beyond their control. A pattern of self-blame leads a person to feel constantly guilt...
Excellent Rules for Living: Don’t Allow Other People to Over Influence You.
Everyone has opinions about each other. Humans naturally attempt to make sense of the world by matching new experiences with things they already know. Some people can be very vocal about their opinions of you. One of the excellent rules for liv...
Twelve Self-Check-In Prompts To Understand Your Stress Triggers.
Stress doesn’t usually arrive loudly. It tends to slip into your day quietly—through a racing thought, a sudden mood shift, tension in your shoulders, or a sense that something just feels “off.” Most people try to manage stress by reacting to i...
10 Ways To Support Your Mental Health When Life Feels Overwhelming.
If you have ever experienced a state of overwhelm, you know that it can happen slowly rather than all at once. The noise and distraction of a constant stream of content and notifications, and the emotional toll of a never-ending to-do list, can...
10 Lifestyle Changes That Can Dramatically Improve Your Mental Health.
Your mental health is vitally important. When you’re feeling mentally well, your physical and emotional health benefit as well. However, it can be challenging to support your mental health and overall well-being properly. If you are ready to li...
Nine Honest Reflections That Reveal How Stress Is Impacting You.
Stress has a quiet way of weaving itself into your life. It doesn’t always arrive with obvious warning signs or dramatic moments. More often, it shows up subtly, in your thoughts, your habits, your energy, and even your relationships. The chall...