Zestologï Blog

Last month, we talked about the importance of being unplugged & reconnecting, an initiative we promoted via our #fridayunplugged posts and tweets on our social media platforms. Without a doubt, most of you have spent the last few days (weeks or even months!) roaming the malls in search of the perfect presents. In the spirit […]

Has dreaming up new ideas become more of a nightmare ? Although brainstorms are suppose to foster creativity and inspire productivity, they sometimes leave us feeling unsuccessful and underwhelmed. In fact, often times our best ideas come to us at the most random times : in the car, at the grocery store or even in the shower! However, at school

Did you know that happiness is the only emotion that  amplifies our sensory perception from head to toe ? This probably explains why we get goosebumps while listening to our favorite song or wiggle our toes when we’re feeling euphoric. Our quest for happiness is one of the biggest (and most important) journeys in life. To

‘Did you know the average person spends 4 years of their life looking down at their cellphone?’ The powerful opening words of Prince Ea’s now viral video Can we auto-correct humanity? speaks about the overpowering nature of the virtual world. Cyber-awareness has become a recent trend whereby individuals urge others through song, videos or testimonials

For moments when sources of courage and motivation run low, take a pause and click play! This video will offer perspective and give you fuel to get through those long days  with courage and a smile. Why not add this dose of inspiration to the tips and trips we offer here. Take a moment : pause what you’re

Contrary to popular belief, a moderate dose of stress is beneficial. Difficult to believe ? We don\’t blame you. We had a hard time wrapping our head around it until we watched this video. Kelly McGonigal offers a fresh perspective on stress, demonstrating how it can become an unexpected ally in helping us accomplish our

There’s a new book coming out June 14th by Andrew Newberg and Mark Robert Waldman called “Words Can Change Your Brain: 12 Conversation Strategies to Build Trust, Resolve Conflict, and Increase Intimacy”. You can click here to read an interesting interview with Andrew Newberg about the topics he covers in his book. As psychologists, we’re

Whether you want to eat better, exercise more, stop smoking, or any other healthy lifestyle change, there are many scientifically proven methods and techniques that can help you reach your goals. One method I highly recommend is using S.M.A.R.T. goals. Many people fail in their lifestyle change efforts because their goals were not SMART enough.

Welcome to our blog! This is our first official post, so I would like to start with something very basic: What is a psychologist and how can psychotherapy with a psychologist help me? The Ordre of Psychologists of Quebec website has a nice definition here. A psychologist is a healthcare professional who went to graduate

By teaching relaxation techniques: Many relaxation techniques are available. They are highly effective, take little time to learn and only require practice. Together with your psychologist you can determine which of these are best for you. By helping you change your inner dialogue: Whether we realize it or not, we’re always talking to ourselves, commenting