Metamorphus - Mental Health

Holly DressOFF Is a poet, mother of 4 and a native Floridian. She has bipolar and wasn’t diagnosed correctly until her 40’s. She believes that self-love and good mental health should be a part of ones daily routine. She manages her bipolar without medication and believes a healthy lifestyle is a must to maintain one's health and found healing with her poetry. Published her 1st book of poetry over the summer of 2018 titled 30 Different Microphones In 30 Days which can be found on Amazon  - https://amzn.to/2KOnUtI and will be releasing her 2nd book in the 4th quarter of this year. Active in the South Florida community by participating at open mics and speaking her poetry which consists of self-love and mental health awareness. She writes poetry for Palm Beach Happening in a weekly column titled Poems With Purpose. Has also had her own radio show in the past. Recordings and recent poems from her upcoming book can be found on YouTube channel Pause Reflect Move Forward. The message can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and on her website PauseReflectMoveForward.comMetamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

William Jiang, MLS had a severe paranoid psychotic break from reality at nineteen years of age and now is quite sane and knows how to achieve and maintain mental health, naturally. He wants people to think about how to live healthier in this society that is getting mentally and physically sicker. This is why he is the author of 69 books in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French which have gone to #1 in the USA and have sold in Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Mexico, Argentina, France, Germany, India, Australia, Italy, and Japan. He is a former Columbia Psychiatry Medical Library Chief, designer, and he is a speaker of English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.Mr. Jiang's critically-acclaimed autobiography is "A Schizophrenic Will: A Story of Madness, A Story of Hope." Mr Jiang and his intense 25+ year struggle with schizophrenia is iconoclastic because he challenges us to think differently about stereotypes of mental illness. His peers would be world movers like Philip K. Dick, John Nash, and Elyn Saks. Most movies and media news paint one-dimensional, thinly drawn caricatures of mentally ill people, instilling fear. Refreshingly, words that could describe Mr. Jiang's life and work include: brilliant, passionate, artistic, profound, knowledgeable, inspirational, and even "wise teacher". Mr. Jiang’s magnum opus in the field of psychiatry is "The Medical Librarian's Guide to Natural Mental Health: Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Schizophrenia, and Digital Addiction: Nutrition, and Complementary Therapies, 4th edition" where Mr. Jiang shares deep insights into non-pharmaceutical natural strategies that are all-too-needed in this world of Big Macs and XBoxes.- http://www.mentalhealthbooks.net/Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Challenge 27: Today is a day of awareness. Try to consciously monitor your emotions and embrace mindfulness and re-avulate when negativity arises. Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Challenge 26: Reach out to an old friend reminsece and catch up. Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Challenge 25: Be Mindful and Identify Positive/Negative Emotions. Write them down and reflect on your intentions vs actions. Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Challenge 24: Go outside today and enjoy the beautiful sun for an hour but feel free to stay as long as you would like. Overeating, poor memory formation, learning disorders, depression—all have been linked in recent research to the over-consumption of sugar. And these linkages point to a problem that is only beginning to be better understood: what our chronic intake of added sugar is doing to our brains.According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the average American consumes 156 pounds of added sugar per year. That's five grocery store shelves loaded with 30 or so one pound bags of sugar each. If you find that hard to believe, that's probably because sugar is so ubiquitous in our diets that most of us have no idea how much we're consuming. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) puts the amount at 27.5 teaspoons of sugar a day per capita, which translates to 440 calories—nearly one quarter of a typical 2000 calorie a day diet.The key word in all of the stats is "added." While a healthy diet would contain a significant amount of naturally occurring sugar (in fruits and grains, for example), the problem is that we're chronically consuming much more added sugar in processed foods, generally in the rapidly absorbed form of fructose.That's an important clarification because our brains need sugar every day to function. Brain cells require two times the energy needed by all the other cells in the body; roughly 10% of our total daily energy requirements. This energy is derived from glucose (blood sugar), the gasoline of our brains. Sugar is not the brain's enemy—added sugar is.Research indicates that a diet high in added sugar reduces the production of a brain chemical known as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Without BDNF, our brains can't form new memories and we can't learn (or remember) much of anything. Levels of BDNF are particularly low in people with an impaired glucose metabolism—diabetics and pre-diabetics—and as the amount of BDNF decreases, sugar metabolism worsens.Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Challenge 23: Disconnect from the internet and enjoy 30 minutes on an activity in the real world! Overeating, poor memory formation, learning disorders, depression—all have been linked in recent research to the over-consumption of sugar. And these linkages point to a problem that is only beginning to be better understood: what our chronic intake of added sugar is doing to our brains.According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the average American consumes 156 pounds of added sugar per year. That's five grocery store shelves loaded with 30 or so one pound bags of sugar each. If you find that hard to believe, that's probably because sugar is so ubiquitous in our diets that most of us have no idea how much we're consuming. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) puts the amount at 27.5 teaspoons of sugar a day per capita, which translates to 440 calories—nearly one quarter of a typical 2000 calorie a day diet.The key word in all of the stats is "added." While a healthy diet would contain a significant amount of naturally occurring sugar (in fruits and grains, for example), the problem is that we're chronically consuming much more added sugar in processed foods, generally in the rapidly absorbed form of fructose.That's an important clarification because our brains need sugar every day to function. Brain cells require two times the energy needed by all the other cells in the body; roughly 10% of our total daily energy requirements. This energy is derived from glucose (blood sugar), the gasoline of our brains. Sugar is not the brain's enemy—added sugar is.Research indicates that a diet high in added sugar reduces the production of a brain chemical known as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Without BDNF, our brains can't form new memories and we can't learn (or remember) much of anything. Levels of BDNF are particularly low in people with an impaired glucose metabolism—diabetics and pre-diabetics—and as the amount of BDNF decreases, sugar metabolism worsens.Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Challenge 22: Start eliminating your intake of sugar! Overeating, poor memory formation, learning disorders, depression—all have been linked in recent research to the over-consumption of sugar. And these linkages point to a problem that is only beginning to be better understood: what our chronic intake of added sugar is doing to our brains.According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the average American consumes 156 pounds of added sugar per year. That's five grocery store shelves loaded with 30 or so one pound bags of sugar each. If you find that hard to believe, that's probably because sugar is so ubiquitous in our diets that most of us have no idea how much we're consuming. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) puts the amount at 27.5 teaspoons of sugar a day per capita, which translates to 440 calories—nearly one quarter of a typical 2000 calorie a day diet.The key word in all of the stats is "added." While a healthy diet would contain a significant amount of naturally occurring sugar (in fruits and grains, for example), the problem is that we're chronically consuming much more added sugar in processed foods, generally in the rapidly absorbed form of fructose.That's an important clarification because our brains need sugar every day to function. Brain cells require two times the energy needed by all the other cells in the body; roughly 10% of our total daily energy requirements. This energy is derived from glucose (blood sugar), the gasoline of our brains. Sugar is not the brain's enemy—added sugar is.Research indicates that a diet high in added sugar reduces the production of a brain chemical known as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Without BDNF, our brains can't form new memories and we can't learn (or remember) much of anything. Levels of BDNF are particularly low in people with an impaired glucose metabolism—diabetics and pre-diabetics—and as the amount of BDNF decreases, sugar metabolism worsens.Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Challenge 21: Partake in Yoga today for 30 minutes. Find an app, YouTube video or instructor to get started!1. Can Decrease StressYoga is known for its ability to ease stress and promote relaxation.In fact, multiple studies have shown that it can decrease the secretion of cortisol, the primary stress hormone (2, 3).One study demonstrated the powerful effect of yoga on stress by following 24 women who perceived themselves as emotionally distressed.After a three-month yoga program, the women had significantly lower levels of cortisol. They also had lower levels of stress, anxiety, fatigue and depression (4).Another study of 131 people had similar results, showing that 10 weeks of yoga helped reduce stress and anxiety. It also helped improve quality of life and mental health (5).When used alone or along with other methods of alleviating stress, such as meditation, yoga can be a powerful way to keep stress in check.2. Relieves AnxietyMany people begin practicing yoga as a way to cope with feelings of anxiety.Interestingly enough, there is quite a bit of research showing that yoga can help reduce anxiety.In one study, 34 women diagnosed with an anxiety disorder participated in yoga classes twice weekly for two months.At the end of the study, those who practiced yoga had significantly lower levels of anxiety than the control group (6).Another study followed 64 women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is characterized by severe anxiety and fear following exposure to a traumatic event.After 10 weeks, the women who practiced yoga once weekly had fewer symptoms of PTSD. In fact, 52% of participants no longer met the criteria for PTSD at all (7).It’s not entirely clear exactly how yoga is able to reduce symptoms of anxiety. However, it emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment and finding a sense of peace, which could help treat anxiety.3. May Reduce InflammationIn addition to improving your mental health, some studies suggest that practicing yoga may reduce inflammation as well.Inflammation is a normal immune response, but chronic inflammation can contribute to the development of pro-inflammatory diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer (8).A 2015 study divided 218 participants into two groups: those who practiced yoga regularly and those who didn’t. Both groups then performed moderate and strenuous exercises to induce stress.At the end of the study, the individuals who practiced yoga had lower levels of inflammatory markers than those who didn’t (9).Similarly, a small 2014 study showed that 12 weeks of yoga reduced inflammatory markers in breast cancer survivors with persistent fatigue (10).Although more research is needed to confirm the beneficial effects of yoga on inflammation, these findings indicate that it may help protect against certain diseases caused by chronic inflammation.4. Could Improve Heart HealthFrom pumping blood throughout the body to supplying tissues with important nutrients, the health of your heart is an essential component of overall health.Studies show that yoga may help improve heart health and reduce several risk factors for heart disease.One study found that participants over 40 years of age who practiced yoga for five years had a lower blood pressure and pulse rate than those who didn’t (11).High blood pressure is one of the major causes of heart problems, such as heart attacks and stroke. Lowering your blood pressure can help reduce the risk of these problems (12).Some research also suggests that incorporating yoga into a healthy lifestyle could help slow the progression of heart disease.A study followed 113 patients with heart disease, looking at the effects of a lifestyle change that included one year of yoga training combined with dietary modifications and stress management.Participants saw a 23% decrease in total cholesterol and a 26% reduction in “bad” LDL cholesterol. Additionally, the progression of heart disease stopped in 47% of patients (13).It’s unclear how much of a role yoga may have had versus other factors like diet. Yet it can minimize stress, one of the major contributors to heart disease (14).5. Improves Quality of LifeYoga is becoming increasingly common as an adjunct therapy to improve quality of life for many individuals.In one study, 135 seniors were assigned to either six months of yoga, walking or a control group. Practicing yoga significantly improved quality of life, as well as mood and fatigue, compared to the other groups (15).Other studies have looked at how yoga can improve quality of life and reduce symptoms in patients with cancer.One study followed women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Yoga decreased symptoms of chemotherapy, such as nausea and vomiting, while also improving overall quality of life (16).A similar study looked at how eight weeks of yoga affected women with breast cancer. At the end of the study, the women had less pain and fatigue with improvements in levels of invigoration, acceptance and relaxation (17).Other studies have found that yoga may help improve sleep quality, enhance spiritual well-being, improve social function and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer (18, 19).6. May Fight DepressionSome studies show that yoga may have an anti-depressant effect and could help decrease symptoms of depression.This may be because yoga is able to decrease levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that influences levels of serotonin, the neurotransmitter often associated with depression (20).In one study, participants in an alcohol dependence program practiced Sudarshan Kriya, a specific type of yoga that focuses on rhythmic breathing.After two weeks, participants had fewer symptoms of depression and lower levels of cortisol. They also had lower levels of ACTH, a hormone responsible for stimulating the release of cortisol (2).Other studies have had similar results, showing an association between practicing yoga and decreased symptoms of depression (21, 22).Based on these results, yoga may help fight depression, alone or in combination with traditional methods of treatment.7. Could Reduce Chronic PainChronic pain is a persistent problem that affects millions of people and has a range of possible causes, from injuries to arthritis.There is a growing body of research demonstrating that practicing yoga could help reduce many types of chronic pain.In one study, 42 individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome either received a wrist splint or did yoga for eight weeks.At the end of the study, yoga was found to be more effective in reducing pain and improving grip strength than wrist splinting (23).Another study in 2005 showed that yoga could help decrease pain and improve physical function in participants with osteoarthritis of the knees (24).Although more research is needed, incorporating yoga into your daily routine may be beneficial for those who suffer from chronic pain.8. Could Promote Sleep QualityPoor sleep quality has been associated with obesity, high blood pressure and depression, among other disorders (25, 26, 27).Studies show that incorporating yoga into your routine could help promote better sleep.In a 2005 study, 69 elderly patients were assigned to either practice yoga, take an herbal preparation or be part of the control group.The yoga group fell asleep faster, slept longer and felt more well-rested in the morning than the other groups (28).Another study looked at the effects of yoga on sleep in patients with lymphoma. They found that it decreased sleep disturbances, improved sleep quality and duration and reduced the need for sleep medications (29).Though the way it works is not clear, yoga has been shown to increase the secretion of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness (30).Yoga also has a significant effect on anxiety, depression, chronic pain and stress — all common contributors to sleep problems.Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Challenge 20: Setup a morning routine for yourself. Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Challenge 19: Cook a meal today with Omega 3's! The brain is incredibly sensitive to inflammation, not the type you can feel but the type of inflammation that is below the perception of pain. I term this cellular inflammation. What makes this type of inflammation so disruptive is that it causes a breakdown in signaling between cells. What causes cellular inflammation is an increase in the omega-6 fatty acid known as arachidonic acid (AA). From this fatty acid comes a wide range of inflammatory hormones known as eicosanoids that are the usual suspects when it comes to inflammation. This is why anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, non-steroid anti-inflammatories, COX-2 inhibitions and corticosteroids) all have a single mode of action-to inhibit the formation of these inflammatory eicosanoids. These drugs, however, can't cross the blood-brain barrier that isolates the brain from a lot of noxious materials in the blood stream. So when the brain becomes inflamed, its only protection is adequate levels of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. But what happens when the levels of omega-3 fatty acids are low in the brain? The answer is increased neuro-inflammation and continual disruption of signaling between nerves. Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Take out a journal for the next 10 minutes and write down the thoughts going through your head. Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Day 17: Write a thank you note to three people you are grateful for in your life.Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Day 16: Try a new activity, travel to a new place, taste a new food. Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Day 14: Spend 30 minutes on stretching today. Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Day 14: Spend 30 minutes on a single activity todayand focus on one activity. Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Day 13: Today, set a sleep schedule today. Go to sleep at the same time every single night. Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Day 12: Walk to a person you've never talked to before and start a conversation. Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Roberta Marin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, born and raised in Munich, Germany, where she studied the works of Sigmund Freud, and other notable German and Austrian psychologists, in their original German editions. Then earned undergraduate and masters degrees in Psychology at City University in London as well as New York University and Columbia University in New York. After completing studies, she worked as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at Columbia University and Kafko Psychological Services. Over the years, she has developed her own approach to therapy, pulling elements from both the Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral philosophies, in order to provide deep, yet practical direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ("CBT") is goal-oriented and solution-focused, whereas the more traditional Psychodynamic perspective allows us to reflect on our journeys in order to appreciate who we are today. Through her own experience, Roberta has found the interplay between uncovering the past to then utilize these discoveries as a tool to better understand the present to be highly effective in her work.Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Day 11: Drink one gallon of water today. Bring a water bottle with you everywhere you go and drink when you are thirsty.Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Day 10: Set a goal to complete by the end of the day.Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Day 09: Tell 3 people in your life today that you are grateful for them.Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Scott Neumyer is the Host of the Anxiety Diaries podcast as well as a writer who has been published by The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, GQ, Esquire, Wired, Men’s Fitness, and many more publications.He is a contributor to the anthology Life Inside My Mind: 31 Authors Share Their Personal Struggles, which was published by Simon Pulse in 2018. Anxiety Diaries is a weekly podcast about mental health, incredible people, and so much more!Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Day 08: Give a Hug, Smile, Food (anything) to Someone TodayMetamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Day 07: Call someone on the phone you haven't spoken to in a while. Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Day 06: Dedicate 30 minutes of your time to learn something new via book, podcast, video, or any other informational method! Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Be The Wondering was founded in 2017. On a mission to improve the lives of people all over the world in an area that's often overlooked, mental health. Be The Wondering began with the simple idea of giving readers an escape. A staggering amount of 1 in 5 of us lives with a mental illness.The original goal was to create a blog site documented through life experiences of wondering (questioning anything and everything), reviews, original writings, travel, and fitness to give an escape to all. The goal of each and every article is to make you look at things differently. Perhaps seeing things in a different light, delving into a topic that you're ignorant in or simply escaping for ten minutes can improve your daily life.After creating the original concept of a website with content, a clothing line was born. Be The Wondering set a new goal of donating money to mental health awareness. Twenty-five percent (25%) of profit from the sale of all Be The Wondering products is given to mental health awareness. Our nonprofit partners work in the field of Addiction, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Schizophrenia and general mental illness. Our partners are nonprofit, so your money is directly benefiting those struggling with mental health illness through grants for cutting edge clinical research, utilizing more than 4,500 scientists in more than 550 institutions around the world.All garment designs are conceptualized with the thought of a conversation piece, allowing the person wearing the garment to educate others of the stigma surrounding mental health.https://www.bethewondering.com/http://instagram.com/bethewondering/Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Day 04: Enjoy 30 minutes of physical activity. Exercise is defined as any movement that makes your muscles work and requires your body to burn calories.There are many types of physical activity, including swimming, running, jogging, walking and dancing, to name a few.Being active has been shown to have many health benefits, both physically and mentally. It may even help you live longer.1. It Can Make You Feel HappierExercise has been shown to improve your mood and decrease feelings of depression, anxiety and stress.It produces changes in the parts of the brain that regulate stress and anxiety. It can also increase brain sensitivity for the hormones serotonin and norepinephrine, which relieve feelings of depression.Additionally, exercise can increase the production of endorphins, which are known to help produce positive feelings and reduce the perception of pain.Furthermore, exercise has been shown to reduce symptoms in people suffering from anxiety. It can also help them be more aware of their mental state and practice distraction from their fears.Interestingly, it doesn't matter how intense your workout is. It seems that your mood can benefit from exercise no matter the intensity of the physical activity.In fact, a study in 24 women who had been diagnosed with depression showed that exercise of any intensity significantly decreased feelings of depression (3).Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Day 05: Cook a meal with a vegetable you have never tried before.EVegetables and fruits are an important part of a healthy diet, and variety is as important as quantity.No single fruit or vegetable provides all of the nutrients you need to be healthy. Eat plenty everyday.A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect upon blood sugar which can help keep appetite in check.Eat a variety of types and colors of produce in order to give your body the mix of nutrients it needs. Try dark leafy greens; brightly colored red, yellow and orange vegetables and fruits; and cooked tomatoes.Eat more vegetables and fruits each day1. Keep fruit where you can see it. That way you’ll be more likely to eat it.2. Explore the produce aisle and choose something new. Variety is the key to a healthy diet.3. Skip the potatoes. Choose other vegetables that are packed with more nutrients and more slowly digested carbohydrates.4. Make it a meal. Try cooking new recipes that include more vegetables. Salads and stir fries are two ideas for getting tasty vegetables on your plate.Vegetables, fruits, and diseaseCardiovascular diseaseThere is compelling evidence that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. The largest and longest study to date, done as part of the Harvard-based Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study, included almost 110,000 men and women whose health and dietary habits were followed for 14 years.The higher the average daily intake of fruits and vegetables, the lower the chances of developing cardiovascular disease. Compared with those in the lowest category of fruit and vegetable intake (less than 1.5 servings a day), those who averaged 8 or more servings a day were 30 percent less likely to have had a heart attack or stroke. (1)Although all fruits and vegetables likely contribute to this benefit, green leafy vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, and mustard greens; cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, and kale; and citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit (and their juices) make important contributions. (1)When researchers combined findings from the Harvard studies with several other long-term studies in the U.S. and Europe, and looked at coronary heart disease and stroke separately, they found a similar protective effect: Individuals who ate more than 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per had roughly a 20 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease (2) and stroke, (3) compared with individuals who ate less than 3 servings per day.Blood pressureThe Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) study (4) examined the effect on blood pressure of a diet that was rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products and that restricted the amount of saturated and total fat. The researchers found that people with high blood pressure who followed this diet reduced their systolic blood pressure (the upper number of a blood pressure reading) by about 11 mm Hg and their diastolic blood pressure (the lower number) by almost 6 mm Hg—as much as medications can achieve.A randomized trial known as the Optimal Macronutrient Intake Trial for Heart Health (OmniHeart) showed that this fruit and vegetable-rich diet lowered blood pressure even more when some of the carbohydrate was replaced with healthy unsaturated fat or protein. (5)In 2014 a meta-analysis of clinical trials and observational studies found that consumption of a vegetarian diet was associated with lower blood pressure (19).CancerNumerous early studies revealed what appeared to be a strong link between eating fruits and vegetables and protection against cancer. Unlike case-control studies, cohort studies, which follow large groups of initially healthy individuals for years, generally provide more reliable information than case-control studies because they don’t rely on information from the past. And, in general, data from cohort studies have not consistently shown that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables prevents cancer.For example, in the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, over a 14-year period, men and women with the highest intake of fruits and vegetables (8+ servings a day) were just as likely to have developed cancer as those who ate the fewest daily servings (under 1.5). (1)Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

MycoMeditations' founder, Eric Osborne, has facilitated hundreds of psilocybin journeys and witnessed profound positive changes in the lives of nearly every client.Caring, practical and experienced, Eric supports guests throughout the process and is available upon return home.It is our belief that re-discovering your authentic self opens the door to long term well-being. While all psychedelic plants are sacred tools for self improvement, our focus is Psilocybin.Our founder, has a long and intimate relationship with fungi of all varieties, especially those of the genus Psilocybe.These mushrooms, known for millennia to initiate deep psychological healing are once again gaining notice scientifically. As far as psychedelics go, Psilocybin is overall a gentle teacher. Rarely do mushrooms induce vomiting or physical discomfort.This isn't to say mushroom experiences are always easy, which is why preparation, integration and experienced facilitators such as ours are important.You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Day 03: At the end of the day. Ask yourself: What was I thankful for today? What did I overcome today? What inspired me todayMetamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Healthy Lifestyle Challenge #2. Close your eyes and imagine three things you are grateful for that money can't buy. Write them down. Embrace the power of gratitude in your life. Gratitude has been studied to improve physical, psychological and emotional health. A dose of gratitude a day can transform the way you perceive and experience the world. Here are 7 scientifically proven benefits:1. Gratitude opens the door to more relationships. Not only does saying “thank you” constitute good manners, but showing appreciation can help you win new friends, according to a 2014 study published in Emotion. The study found that thanking a new acquaintance makes them more likely to seek an ongoing relationship. So whether you thank a stranger for holding the door or send a thank-you note to that colleague who helped you with a project, acknowledging other people’s contributions can lead to new opportunities. 2. Gratitude improves physical health. Grateful people experience fewer aches and pains and report feeling healthier than other people, according to a 2012 study published in Personality and Individual Differences. Not surprisingly, grateful people are also more likely to take care of their health. They exercise more often and are more likely to attend regular check-ups, which is likely to contribute to further longevity. 3. Gratitude improves psychological health. Gratitude reduces a multitude of toxic emotions, from envy and resentment to frustration and regret. Robert Emmons, a leading gratitude researcher, has conducted multiple studies on the link between gratitude and well-being. His research confirms that gratitude effectively increases happiness and reduces depression. 4. Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces aggression. Grateful people are more likely to behave in a prosocial manner, even when others behave less kindly, according to a 2012 study by the University of Kentucky. Study participants who ranked higher on gratitude scales were less likely to retaliate against others, even when given negative feedback. They experienced more sensitivity and empathy toward other people and a decreased desire to seek revenge. 5. Grateful people sleep better. Writing in a gratitude journal improves sleep, according to a 2011 study published in Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being. Spend just 15 minutes jotting down a few grateful sentiments before bed, and you may sleep better and longer. 6. Gratitude improves self-esteem. A 2014 study published in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology found that gratitude increased athletes’ self-esteem, an essential component to optimal performance. Other studies have shown that gratitude reduces social comparisons. Rather than becoming resentful toward people who have more money or better jobs—a major factor in reduced self-esteem—grateful people are able to appreciate other people’s accomplishments. 7. Gratitude increases mental strength. For years, research has shown gratitude not only reduces stress, but it may also play a major role in overcoming trauma. A 2006 study published in Behavior Research and Therapy found that Vietnam War veterans with higher levels of gratitude experienced lower rates of post-traumatic stress disorder. A 2003 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that gratitude was a major contributor to resilience following the terrorist attacks on September 11. Recognizing all that you have to be thankful for —even during the worst times—fosters resilience.Source - psychologytoday.com Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Healthy Lifestyle Challenge #1. Set aside 5 minutes today. Sit comfortably. Close your eyes. Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathing is an unusual bodily function in that it is both involuntary and voluntary. Breathing is also managed in the unconscious, but at any moment we can grab the controls and consciously change how we breathe.Dr. Herbert Benson argued that controlling breathing in this way triggers the parasympathetic nervous system (link is external) to come online and counter our sympathetic nervous system’s fight or flight response to daily stresses. In effect, the relaxation response is the anti-fight or flight response. Subsequent research has backed up and expanded Benson’s argument.Source: https://www.psychologytoday.comMetamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/

Welcome to the introductory episode of Metamorphus, a 21st Century approach instilling positive habits, routines, and morals to improve mental, physical, and emotional health via podcast. Metamorphus is an organization dedicated to helping people using modern day tools in a world that's always changing. Our goal is to provide a free and accessible resource to those suffering from mental health worldwide. Together, we can revolutionize the mental health crisis that is unfolding today with your help. Close to 800,000 people die due to suicide every year. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in 15-29 year-olds. 1 person commits suicide every 40 seconds. We can change this statistic together.You can expect helpful content like: - Daily Lifestyle Challenges- Introspective Interviews with Leading Professionals- Healthy Living Tips & Advice- Personal Mental Health Struggle StoriesPlease contact us if you would like to chat, feedback, and guest queries. Email - [email protected] - metamorphus.orgFollow Us on Social Media Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metamorphus_org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Metamorphus_OrgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Metamorphus.org/Mark Metry - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Brendan Cutuli - https://www.instagram.com/cutulib/