Cecelia Brown
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Cecelia Brown Quick Facts
I am a LCSW who works for a psychiatric consultation service and also in the emergency department of a Level 1 trauma center. I am also the owner of http://www.AllSolarFountain.com which sells a variety of solar water fountains. I am interested in stress reduction, reducing anxiety, and alleviating depression symptoms.
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4 Reasons to Take Your Pet Along for a Jog
It is clear that when your dog is able to ambulate, he or she should be on foot beside you when you are walking or jogging. The issue that pet strollers address is when your pet is no longer able to walk or run beside you. Your pet might be small and unable to run long distances, or your pet used to run with you all the time until he got injured or is now too old to make the journey.
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Will Owning a Pet Help Reduce Loneliness?
There are many different situations in life that may leave one feeling lonely. Loneliness can be described as feeling cut off from others not by choice, being without company, and being unhappy alone. People may feel lonely because they don’t have a larger social network of friends, family and/or community. Loneliness can set in after a loved one dies, after children leave the home, following a divorce, or when there is a change in employment status or conditions. It’s possible to be lonely temporarily, or it could last long term.
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A Little Exercise Can Increase Productivity - Walk or Bike with Your Pet
So many of us who work full-time don’t feel there is enough time during the day to exercise. Studies show that daily exercise improves our mood and our ability to focus. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the tasks and the stresses of the day, but the costs may be lowered effectiveness and productivity. Spending just 10 minutes a day on something as simple as stretching or walking briskly can cancel out the negative effects of stress on the brain.
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Why Am I More Stressed Out Than You?
Emotional and cognitive stress is a subjective response, experienced by the body, to a particular situation or thought. Stress can motivate us to perform at optimal levels, and it can also cause us to feel helpless and we emotionally shut down. How we perceive a stressful event or thought determines the response by our bodies. In some cases we perceive the stress as a challenge and are able to adapt, but in other cases our strategies for coping are not able to adequately manage the stress and we feel anxious, depressed and/or uncomfortably out of control of the situation.
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A Solar Birdbath Fountain in the Garden - Encouraging Relaxation and Concentration
The definition of being ‘really busy’ seems to have changed over the last 10 years. We are juggling jobs with additional responsibilities and children with multiple activities. On top of this we are trying to keep up with the daily tasks of managing a home. Many look to the garden as a way to escape from the busyness of life. A garden can be a well-planned large space in your yard, a window box, a corner of the deck, or even just a single plant. Creating something or some space to cause you to take a time-out from being busy is a welcome change.
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Choosing a Bird Bath- Why a Solar Fountain is the Best Option
Are you thinking about buying a bird bath? Birds seek out water to drink and to preen. They use the water to keep their bodies cool, to wash away dust and debris and also to eliminate any loose feathers.
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Solar Fountains- One Way to Celebrate Stress Awareness Month
The act of gardening is reported by many to be a stress reliever. During the month of April, we are all asked to pay attention to the amount of bad stress that exists in our lives and what we might be able to do to control it. When it comes to gardening, choosing a location, planning the design, putting the plants in the ground, watering them and watching them grow are simple pleasures enjoyed by many. Having a piece of nature that is accessible at any time, right on your property, can leave you feeling like you are miles away from the stressors of daily life.
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Solar Fountains- Integrating them into a Feng-Shui Garden
Let’s talk about Chi. Chi is the vital life energy that needs to be flowing smoothly and freely so that every aspect of our life will do the same. Proper Chi movement begins in the outside of the home. A well planned garden is where we invite positive energy to then move into the home. Feng Shui principles recommend the proper arrangement of elements in our environment to promote good health and prosperity. The 5 elements should be represented in a garden, and the items you choose should ultimately be pleasing to you.
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Stress Relief Strategies-Finding Your Focal Point
There are times in life when the demands we place upon ourselves are greater than we can manage. When we are under stress, it feels as though we have lost control of a situation. Stress manifests itself as a variety of behavioral and physical symptoms that are considered to be unpleasant and unwanted. We expect to have stress as a part of our lives, but long-term stress can lead to maladaptive behaviors. We must keep stressful situations in perspective and adjust how we react to them.
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Water Fountains for the Garden and Home- Six Common Asian Themes
There are a number of recurring themes and symbols in Asian fountains. These decorative accent pieces draw influences from feng-shui theory and elegant Zen gardens. Having an understanding of six common symbols used in garden fountains will enable you to create a relaxing, pleasing environment.
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Stress Management Using the Senses
There is much debate over how many senses we actually have, but we generally recognize our senses as including: sight, touch, taste, smell and sound. Although attention may not be paid to it, we use our senses to manage all types of emotion every single day. Emotions such as: happiness, optimism, contentedness, and hopefulness are not generally seen as problematic. We just feel pretty good. When we feel like this, we are sometimes thinking pleasant thoughts, or listening to desired sounds, we are using senses.
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