by Dr. Heléna Kate | Dec 14, 2020 | Dr. Heléna Kate's Blog
It is unlikely that you, or anyone you know, actually live in a constant mood of extreme bliss (I mean, really, can you imagine? You wouldn’t even know you were happy anymore!). On a less dramatic point — it is unlikely that you are constantly satisfied with all...
by Dr. Heléna Kate | Oct 9, 2017 | Dr. Heléna Kate's Blog
Depression is a clinical term used to label a group of behaviors and internal experiences associated with a depressed mood. It is also a clinical diagnosis. Depression is different than being sad. Sadness is a normal part of life and, as long as you are not feeling it...
by Dr. Heléna Kate | Mar 20, 2017 | Dr. Heléna Kate's Blog
Happiness can be a surprisingly fickle thing. Sometimes, a new routine or a new perspective can revitalize your life and sense of well-being. Other times, change presents a challenge to our happiness. Learning how to make your joy and energy resilient to the drain...
by Dr. Heléna Kate | Mar 6, 2017 | Dr. Heléna Kate's Blog
Establishing a true practice of happiness is an elusive but powerful skill. In its own right, it is a hard goal to achieve. Harder still, however, is chasing the commodified and distorted versions of happiness that we have been taught to seek and think we can achieve....
by Dr. Heléna Kate | Jan 2, 2016 | Dr. Heléna Kate's Blog
Change can be a great thing. A new routine, or a new perspective, can really revitalize your life and sense of well-being. But what about the times when change presents a challenge? How can you build up your energy and joy when changes in your life leave you feeling...