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Wellness Words: Exploring Why You Engage in Mindless Activities

Published by Hal Blatman MD on Nov 16, 2017 in Health Tips, News, Videos

Episode 11 of Wellness Words discusses how to replace numbing habits (in a nonjudgemental way). Do you know what you are trying to escape from when engaging in mindless activities? Identifying what activities makes you feel certain ways is key to helping you find and deal with issues and engage in more positive behaviors.