by Tom Ho | Sep 9, 2021 | Feeling Overwhelmed, Negative Thoughts, Relationships
*** TRIGGER WARNING, DISCUSSES SUICIDE*** The short of it is, my brother has always struggled with depression. Some times are easier to navigate than others. We’ve always been just a little worried about him, but never to the point that we were worried for his... 
by Tom Ho | Aug 27, 2020 | Anxiety, Feeling Overwhelmed
It is more important than ever right now to keep your stress levels down. Why? Your immunity. Higher stress levels can weaken your immune system. The immense stress we all feel from the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine coupled with isolation and... 
by Tom Ho | Aug 13, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Feeling Overwhelmed, Lack of Motivation
As we head into the sixth month of Coronavirus, you may be feeling that extra tinge of stress and mental fatigue. With the loss of all normalcy and the recognition that this is our new normal, it can be very tough. We hoped the epidemic would be over by now, but it is... 
by Tom Ho | Apr 23, 2020 | Anxiety, Feeling Overwhelmed
There is one technique above all others that has helped me to cope, stay calm, and most of all, stay present during this pandemic. It helps to ground you into the present time and away from future fears and speculations. Not knowing what the future will hold can leave... 
by Tom Ho | Apr 16, 2020 | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Feeling Overwhelmed
In short, emotional contagion is catching the feelings of someone else. Some of us carry big emotions, others receive, and some do both. As we all grabble with this pandemic on our terms, sometimes the negative feelings of others can impact the hard work we are doing... 
by Tom Ho | Mar 25, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Feeling Overwhelmed
As you are well aware, the world is dealing with an unprecendented outbreak of the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Although many things are not known, there have been amazing efforts made by individuals, governments, healthcare workers, food suppliers, and more....