Tag Archives: your brain
Happiness, Part 2
Last post I mentioned that we all have an individual natural set point for happiness. That set point, determined by our genes, determines about 50% of our happiness levels. Our circumstances account for only about another 10%. (People generally overestimate … Continue reading
Posted in mental health, Well Being
Tagged family life, flow, happiness, joy, priorities, relationships, wellness, wholehearted life, your brain
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Stress and Your Brain
When was the last time you thought about taking care of your brain? Your limbic, or emotional brain is responsible for how you respond to stress. It is the part of your brain that controls your emotional responses, your mood, … Continue reading
Posted in mental health
Tagged emotions, limbic brain, self-care, stress, wellness, your brain
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Gretchen Derda (Woosley), MSW, LCSW 