Mental Health Concerns and Wellness

Oftentimes, we set unrealistic goals for ourself, don’t achieve those unrealistic goals, and then are down on ourselves that we didn’t achieve them. This can lead to mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, burnout, sleep issues, relationship concerns, career challenges and more. The reality usually is not our effort, but in setting the goal. For example, let’s say we have a to do list for today that has 10 things on it. A more realistic list would have 3 things. At the end of the day, we complete 4 things. Because our goal was unrealistic at 10 things, we view the day in a negative light. The reality is we actually over-achieved because a more realistic list was 3 and we did 4. The facts are the same, but how we view the day differs on how we manage our expectations. Setting achievable goals is a key to building momentum for positive change.

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
[email protected]
richlombino.com

Therapy in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York & Florida

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
[email protected]
richlombino.com

Therapy in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York & Florida

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
[email protected]
richlombino.com

Therapy in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York & Florida

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)
[email protected]
richlombino.com