Heather Hobbs- Avenue One: Dealing With Depression Heather Hobbs

Review Dr. Neil Nedley's 10 "Hit" Categories and how the 7 Areas of Wellness discussions encourage implementing change. For we understand in order for something to change, we must change something. In listening to the invitations, I encourage you to choose one area to begin your new journey with. One space that you can create that improvement in your lifestyle. One small degree can change a destination by miles. Enjoy the journey! 

Did you know that part of being economical is being able to contribute something unique to others outside the home environment. That something begins as a spark and can create a difference, even to just one soul. That spark invites a thriving space of creativity, organization and better yet, identity and purpose. Learn how to find your SPARK and begin creating your difference. 

Did you know that it is much more difficult to maintain mental health without having spiritual needs met? Spirituality is not only a "spiritual" need, but it manifests its health physically and can be observed in brain activity and function. Spiritual connections increase the ability to think clearly, enhance critical thinking and cognitive function as well as create and reach personal goals. How is your spiritual connection lately and how might it be expanded? 

Expanding knowledge, participating in new experiences as well as self improvement all can improve the intellectual area. Adding these things to our lifestyle can increase and expand existence; it can shift paradigms and open doors of possibilities. Empower your ability to create change and overcome addiction.

Loss is something that we all must face in this life in one form or another. It can take on many forms from the loss of a loved one to a job or a home. Learn the stages of loss and grief that you might become more empowered to experience an individual loss or support family, friends or neighbors through a loss they may be experiencing. This emotional need is far too misunderstood. This episode can create a helpful empathy and understanding around the emotion of loss.  

Using CBT can improve EQ (Emotional Intelligence) as well as create a profound impact on the empowerment one can feel and obtain. Empowerment comes by taking control of thoughts and choosing how to entertain them. What thoughts are you thinking each day? Do you know the impact of thinking those thoughts?