Dr. Tracey Marks

And other Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors Do you pick at your skin, pull out your hair, or bite your fingers? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of people suffer from this type of compulsive behavior. In this video I’m going to share with you four steps that can help you stop skin picking and hair […]

What’s the good feeling you get after intense exercise? It’s not from endorphin release like we originally thought. Instead, it’s from endocannabinoid release, which is your body’s natural cannabinoids. Regular, vigorous exercise also increases neurogenesis and improves depression and anxiety. To get this effect, the CDC recommends 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity or 75 […]

The American Psychological Association defines perfectionism as “the tendency to demand of others or of oneself an extremely high or even flawless level of performance, in excess of what is required by the situation.” There’s a certain amount of healthy perfectionism, we’ll call it perfectionistic strivings. I this is you, you’re naturally more driven. You push […]

Self-esteem can change in a snap. It’s not always your fault, but it is 100% within your control to take it back when you’ve lost it. In this video I talk about how your self-esteem changes over your life, then things that help and hurt it, and how to get it back. Here is a […]

What are coping skills? Coping skills are the thoughts and behaviors you engage in that help you manage distressing situations. They can be divided into emotion-focused and problem-focused. Emotion focused coping skills help you feel better, but they don’t change your situation. They help you manage your reaction to the situation. Problem focused skills are […]

Deep sleep is one of four stages of sleep and is what you need to wake up feeling rested. It also helps with your memory and promotes cellular growth and repair. It’s like putting your body in maintenance mode. You can help your body maximize your deep sleep potential by manipulating your body temperature. You […]