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Please provide some do's and don'ts on improving emotional wellbeing.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Have time for yourself, personally, socially, and for exercise.

Answered 3/22/2014

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Don't: Don't ruminate about the "bad, " but focus on the future "good.".

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Ignore: Exercise regularly, go to bed and get up at the same time daily. Don't smoke, and drink moderately.

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Do:: Do: share happiness Don't: isolate yourself.

Answered 5/31/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Meditation or yoga is an excellent tool to calm the body and the mind.

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do not dwell on things you have no control over, instead, put that energy into action for living!

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Dr. M. Jay Petruska answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Diet,: Diet, exercise and attitude are the keys to feeling good!

Answered 6/7/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Don't ignore Ur negative feelings, talk about them or they will make U sick.

Answered 6/11/2014

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Dr. Amanda Itzkoff answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

To: To feel well, exercise daily. a little goes a long way. start with 7 min/day, which can boost mood!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Amanda Itzkoff answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Name: Name 1 thing u're grateful for each day. It can be small (coffee) or big (loving spouse). jus do it!

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Amanda Itzkoff answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dont: Dont beat yourself up for what you haven't done. do give yourself credit for what you have done!

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Dr. Amanda Itzkoff answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Exercise: Exercise is great for mood! dont have a gym membership? try jumping rope, dancing, or chair step ups.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Amanda Itzkoff answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Want: Want to boost ur mood? help someone else! volunteer for a day or an hour. just do it!

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Dr. Amanda Itzkoff answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Want: Want to bust workday stress? listen to your favorite song in the bathroom at work. go ahead!

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Dr. Amanda Itzkoff answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Want: Want to cope better with stress? Play more! non-competitive play enhances creativity (& it's fun)!

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Reading: Reading Doctor stories to your child prior to visits will improve the accuracy of medical exams.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Reading: Reading to your baby, toddler, or child improves literacy and leads to better educational outcomes.

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Think: Think about what you are thinking about. Focus on the positive, let go of the negative.

Answered 6/7/2017

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Spend: Spend time with people who make U feel good, stay away from those who bring U down.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Decide: Decide to feel good. Stop complaining about minor ailments to make conversation.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Having: Having a network of supportive friends has been proven 2 help people feelBetter &cope w' tough times.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

If: If U R feeling down, try going 2 a comedy show or watch a funny movie, talk 2 a friendIt can help.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Try: Try not to go to bed angry, it may lead to poor sleep and bad mood the next day.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A: A big part of feeling good is believing you feel good - don't worry, be happy!!

Answered 1/18/2019

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do be positive always. Don't be negative. See the glass half full, not half empty. Be nice to all.

Answered 7/3/2014

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Dr. James Lin answered

Healthy: Healthy lifestyle without overindulgence & obsession is the surest key to feeling good.

Answered 7/2/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Take: Take Summer mini Staycations: Backyard Picnics, Walks in parks, Free outdoor concerts, Street fairs.

Answered 7/2/2014

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Dr. Moji Ariyo answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Helping: Helping others in need is a great way to feel good about yourself. Try it today!

Answered 7/4/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Boost: Boost your energy naturally. Eat well, get plenty of exercise, and have a good night's sleep.

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Don't: Don't skip meals thinking you're saving calories, when U could be affecting blood sugar levels.

Answered 7/6/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Be: Be kind to unkind people, they often need it the most.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Eat: Eat health always and exercise daily, even if for ten minutes.

Answered 7/7/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Everyone: Everyone entering a house makes owners happy, some when they arrive & some when the leave.B Arrivee.

Answered 7/7/2014

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Try: Try eating vegetarian or vegan one day a week . You will feel better and more energized.

Answered 11/11/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Never: Never keep a loaded gun anywhere near a child. You may end up being very sad if you do.

Answered 7/7/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

When: When you are at a party, talk to the older person sitting by themselves. That will be you some day.

Answered 7/7/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Honesty: Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway!

Answered 7/7/2014

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Being: Being more active in your leisure time, other than exercising, could help you feel good.

Answered 7/29/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

“Happiness: “Happiness is a by-product of an effort to make someone else happy.” GB Palmer.

Answered 7/9/2014

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Don't: Don't only do aerobic exercise like jogging. Do add resistance exercise to build lean muscle mass.

Answered 6/12/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

“Happiness: “Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are, it solely relies on what you think.” GB.

Answered 7/12/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

“If: “If you propose to speak always ask yourself, is it true, is it necessary, is it kind.”.

Answered 7/12/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

“Health: “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.”.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See: See your dentists twice yearly minimum and attend to needs. Healthy mouth means a healthy body.

Answered 7/12/2014

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If: If you are tired, rest. If you are hungry, eat.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Be: Be excited for what you wish for. So when it comes into being, you'll feel good that you did!

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Eliminate: Eliminate negative people and negativity from your life!

Answered 7/27/2014

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Do: Do get enough sleep, do eat a healthy diet, don't engage in toxic relationships, do exercise.

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Ignore: Take time for yourself. Meditate or do yoga regularly. Exercise and spend time outside. Make friends.

Answered 11/2/2014

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Ignore: Practice mindfulness and yoga on a regular basis.

Answered 11/17/2014

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Dr. Erin Robertson answered

Specializes in General Practice

Take: Take medication, whether it be over-the-counter or prescription, exactly how bottle instructs you.

Answered 11/30/2014

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Holidays: Holidays R not always joyful. They can be stressful and disappointing. Don't expect Hallmark perfect.

Answered 5/29/2016

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Dr. Girish Kalva answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Be positive. Learn to let go .start saving and study hard:) and most important breathe and meditate.

Answered 1/9/2015

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Ignore: Avoid the cold when possible - use multiple layers on hands and feet.

Answered 12/10/2015

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Good: Good Health isn't an "all-or-nothing" proposition. Start small Get up walk around the block. Stretch.

Answered 1/28/2015

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Ignore: Exercise at least 40 minutes at least 3 times a week.

Answered 3/8/2015

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Ignore: Get used to engage in activities that you enjoy. Even a little time every day is enough.

Answered 4/15/2015

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Ignore: Talk about how you feel. Good communication helps gain insight into your soul.

Answered 2/4/2016

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Dr. Heather Pickett answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Create balance in your life with exercise, good sleep, good nutrition, laughter, and friends!

Answered 4/16/2016

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Ignore: 15-20 minutes of aerobic exercise daily, vitamin D3 supplement, eat low-carb/high good-fat food.

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Ignore: Do not schedule so many events that will occupy every minute of your day - may be fun, but stressful.

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