<![CDATA[LOMBINO COUNSELING - Blog]]>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:42:33 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Prioritize Wellness and Feel Better]]>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:15:56 GMThttps://www.richlombino.com/blog-about-mental-health-and-wellness/prioritize-wellness-and-feel-better
Don’t think of wellness as a trendy term that therapists and health gurus throw around. Think of it as a daily mindset and framework that can have a significant positive impact on us. Every day we can prioritize wellness and care for our mental health and physical health. What are some things to do?
Keep in mind that our physical health and mental health are connected and impact each other. If we do things like exercising and eating healthy, this can improve our mood and sleep. If we mediate, journal, do some deep breathing and other activities to reduce stress and anxiety, we’ll also feel better physically. Additionally, the little things can have a cumulative positive effect on our health: Taking the stairs instead of the elevator, parking further away from the store so you walk more, spending a few minutes getting into a positive mindset when you wake instead of immediately grabbing your phone, and more.

If you’d like to learn more about these and other topics, contact me for a free consultation. Take care and be well.
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Rich Lombino, Esq., LCSW
Therapist & Lawyer
Lombino Counseling LLC
(302) 273-0700
info@richlombino.com
richlombino.com

Therapy in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York & Florida
]]><![CDATA[How Do I Manage Stressful Thoughts When I Wake up?]]>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:21:49 GMThttps://www.richlombino.com/blog-about-mental-health-and-wellness/how-do-i-manage-stressful-thoughts-when-i-wake-up
We’ve all been there. You wake up and the first thing you think about is that stressful meeting, court hearing, interaction with a difficult person or anything else you have that day. It can get all consuming and impact not just performance, but also your mental health as over time it can lead to depression, burnout, sleep challenges, couples concerns and more. How do you better manage this morning anxiety?
One way is to counter stress and negative thought loops with positive associations and affirmations. Start the day with a positive thought about someone or something you care for deeply. Get yourself in a positive mindset that can build resilience and keep the big picture in perspective. Yes, you have a difficult thing coming up, but there are many valued positive things in your life and things will be ok. Take some time for deep breaths, meditation or positive affirmations to keep your mindset positive.

If you’d like to learn more about this or other topics, contact me for a free consultation.

Take care and be well,

Rich Lombino, Esq., LCSW
Therapist & Lawyer
Lombino Counseling LLC
(302) 273-0700
info@richlombino.com
richlombino.com

Therapy in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York & Florida
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​We all have them in our lives … difficult people. Some may be brief encounters and you never see them again. But others are ongoing relationships that you may not be able to just walk away from. Whether it’s a coworker, neighbor or family member, what are some things you can do better manage interactions for your mental health?
Dealing with difficult people can create mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, burnout and sleep challenges, and impact couples relationships, your career and more. Setting reasonable boundaries and expectations with difficult people is good for your mental health. One strategy is to determine what you think is reasonable in a given situation and consistently implement it. And by reasonable I mean what would most people think is fair and the right thing to do. Once you set in your mind that reasonable standard, it’s easier to implement in the moment even if it’s emotional, which it likely will be. Remind yourself that when you were calm and thinking rationally, you determined that this course of action was fair and reasonable, so even if the difficult person pushes back, you can calmly and firmly respond. 

If you’d like to learn more about setting boundaries with difficult people or other concerns, contact me for a free consultation.

Take care and be well,
Rich Lombino, Esq., LCSW
Therapist & Lawyer
Lombino Counseling LLC
(302) 273-0700 (Phone)
info@richlombino.com
richlombino.com
]]><![CDATA[Pets Bring Joy And Help Maintain Good Mental Health]]>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:53:20 GMThttps://www.richlombino.com/blog-about-mental-health-and-wellness/pets-bring-joy-and-help-maintain-good-mental-health
Having a pet in your family can be a loving bond that lasts many years. They provide unconditional love and fun memories. They can help if you're experiencing anxiety, burnout, depression and other mental health concerns. What are some ways that pets improve our mental health?
Pets can help you be more active, both inside and outside the home. Playing with toys inside the home, playing fetch and taking walks outside the home, all contribute to positive physical movement for you. Having a pet can help combat feelings of isolation as it’s more likely you’ll be outside, spending time in nature and possibly interacting with neighbors. Pets can improve your mood just by cracking you up with their silly antics. Take a photo and share your joy with others.
If you’d like to learn more about how pets help maintain good mental health or other issues, contact me for a free consultation. 

Take care and be well,

Rich Lombino, Esq., LCSW
Therapist & Lawyer
Therapy in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York & Florida
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