Dr. Martin is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Sage Wellness. At Sage Wellness, they support the Gainesville community by inspiring healing and well-being through mental health counseling and advocacy. STRESS AND THE STRESS CYCLE What is your stress… read more
Mind Matters
How Can Cooking Help You Relieve Stress?
Sue Arteaga started baking at a young age. As part of a blended family of 9, she remembers baking her first batch of cookies at age 6 with her stepmother who loved to bake and has fond memories of baking… read more
Breathe in, Breathe Out: A Simple Guide to Box Breathing
Stress. We all have it. Our society thrives on it. But what if there were a simple way to combat stress in both the short and long term that required nothing more than a few minutes of intentional breathing? When… read more
How Stressed Are You? Take the Web’s Best Tests
Everyone gets stressed. What better way to alleviate your stress symptoms than by taking a fun quiz? Try these web tests below to learn more about your own stress and ways to manage it. Is there too much stress in… read more
Did You Lose Yourself in a Relationship?
It happened again. You fell head-over-heels into a relationship thinking you’d let old habits go. Six months later, your partner is your world. But you feel frustrated, and you don’t know what to do. You’ve self-isolated from friends and dedicated… read more
The Benefits of a Digital Detox
Did you know that most Americans spend four hours watching TV and about seven-and-a-half hours on digital devices? This fact from Cleveland Clinic shows that we are almost chained to our devices and technology. Now many places across the country… read more
The Mental Benefits of Talking to Yourself
I'd consider myself a master of talking to myself. Whether I'm playing out movie scenes in my head, staging imaginary arguments to vent out frustration or just working through my day out loud: work, relationships, all of it. And every… read more
What is Wabi Sabi? Embracing Imperfection
My husband enjoys woodworking. I am very lucky because that means I get to have one-of-a-kind, handcrafted, solid wood furniture completely customized to our tastes and needs. He has built us a dining room table, a dresser and, most recently,… read more
The Dangers of Road Rage
Honking horns, yelling, aggressive behavior… chances are good you’ve encountered an angry driver, or, you may be the angry driver. What is road rage, what causes it and what can be done about it? According to the AAA Foundation for… read more
Why Creative Play is Good For Lifelong Health
When we hear the word “play,” most of us picture children building forts, dressing up or making up wild stories. But research shows that play, especially creative, imaginative play, is not just a childhood luxury. It’s a powerful tool for mental,… read more