The Capitol Counseling Blog
The Benefits Of Good Sleep
Why Getting 7-9 Hours A Night Is Vital To Your Physical And Mental Health Psychologists and health professionals all over the world recognize how important it is to get a good night’s sleep. In fact, it’s pretty much universally agreed that sleep is one of the pillars...
Developing Self-Control
Maybe it's all those Christmas and New Year's parties, or the fact that you've had to loosen your belt a notch (or several). Maybe it's the wallet that's still smoking a little from those holiday gift purchases. Or, maybe it's because of those New Year's Resolutions...
4 Fun Things To Do In Cheyenne Wyoming
Not only is Cheyenne the largest city in the state of Wyoming, it's also the oldest. Because of its rich history, it has many more cultural sites than most cities in the state do. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, we thought we'd put together some...
Re-Training Your Brain to Be Happy
If you read our previous article, you may have been surprised at how much of our happiness comes from our genes and brain wiring. But, as we talked about there, much of what makes us happy is also within our control. The things we choose to do and the quality of our...
Five Fun Facts About Love
There's no disputing that February is a pretty great month for flower shops, jewelry dealers, chocolate makers, and lovers of all ages. Since love, attachments, and relationships are such an important part of human life, it's no surprise we've designated an entire day...
Dealing With Seasonal Affective Disorder
We all know that in Wyoming, the late winter months can become a bit gloomy. With the cold weather, high winds, and early sunsets, it's easy to let the months of January through May turn into a bit of a slog. But every once in a while, the slog can turn into a real...
Sticking To Your Goals
We've made it into the first week of January, and everyone is starting to settle back into their normal routines again. But as we all know, the hustle and bustle of everyday life can sometimes wreak havoc on the New Year's goals we so carefully set only a couple days...
How To Set Good Goals
It’s that time of year. The lights are being taken down, the presents are all opened and being enjoyed, and people are looking forward to starting a brand new year. And with the New Year comes goals and resolutions. Maybe you want to set some work-related goals, or...
What Does Science Say Makes Us Happy?
We all know that happiness is one of the things that everyone seeks most in life (just look at how many books have been written on that very subject!) Because of our common search to find peace and meaning, we hear messages about what will increase our happiness all...
