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My 100 Mile March – And all of the Benefits Noticed

by Joel SchmidtBenefits of Exercise April 24, 2019July 16, 2019No Comments

At the end of February, I decided to set some pretty aggressive goals for March. Goals varied in nature, but were linked to areas of personal growth, professional development, and overall improvement of my health. One of my goals was to run 100 miles in March by starting off each day with a jog early in the morning. I’m already a pretty regular runner, but usually had only ever averaged about 2 miles per day …

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Compartmentalize Problems to Decrease Stress and Move Forward

by Joel SchmidtSelf-improvement March 11, 2019March 2, 2021No Comments

Does it ever feel like you’re facing a mountain of problems and negative feelings in your life? Often times when we don’t have our thoughts, feelings, and problems organized (or compartmentalized) properly, the multiple things we are facing in life can seem like all too much to handle.

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8 Ways to Practice Mindfulness Everyday

by Joel SchmidtMindfulness January 24, 2019July 16, 2019No Comments

Full disclosure: Even though mindfulness is something I’ve been preaching for years, it’s something I have a hard time fully putting into practice. That being said, the ways I have been able to implement mindfulness strategies and concepts into my daily life (without having to meditate) have benefited me significantly. Mindfulness has proven to be more than a trendy buzzword for me, individuals I’ve worked with, and for researchers in the field who have found …

Exposure – And how it’s used to treat Anxiety (5 steps)

by Joel SchmidtAnxiety November 29, 2018July 16, 2019No Comments

In this post, I’ll talk a little bit about what Exposure Therapy is – and how it’s used to treat different kinds of anxiety. In short, “exposure” refers to exposing oneself to triggering situations gradually in order to desensitize oneself to the stimulus, or the situation that causes the anxious response.