Gordon Wellness LLC

09/07/2025

How Small Daily Habits Can Improve Your Mental Health

So when you think about increasing mental health, you think about going to therapy—and while going to therapy is very good for you, the small ways you do each day matter too when you’re considering how you feel. Just as exercising or flossing takes care of your body, small habits each day can help you stay emotionally strong.

Start With Sleep

Good sleep isn’t just a matter of feeling better. Sleep impacts mood, focus, and ability to handle stress. Going to bed and getting up at the same time each day can be very effective in how one feels.

Move Your Body

Exercise doesn’t have to mean hours at the gym. Going for a short walk, stretching, or dancing to a favorite song can release endorphin hormones and relieve depression and anxiety.

Practice Gratitude

It only takes a few minutes each day to write down three things you’re appreciative for. It can change how you think. It trains the brain to think positive even when faced with bad times.

Limit Digital Overload

Constant scrolling can fan the flames of comparison, stress, and distraction. Putting barriers in place around technology—like screen-free mornings or turning off notifications—gives the mind a reboot.

Connect with Others

Human connection must be experienced in order to be mentally healthy. It’s as simple as catching up with a friend at lunch, attending a support group meeting, or just greeting the neighbor. Short interactions help you feel less alone.

Final Takeaway

Mental health isn’t about giant leaps—it’s the little choices you make each day. Repetitive habit allows you to build strength and stability in the long term.

At Gordon Wellness, we believe in finding ways that work for you and your lifestyle and in helping you flourish both inside and out.

09/05/2025

Why Prioritizing Mental Health is Just as Important as Physical Health

When we think about health, many of us immediately picture doctor visits, exercise routines, or eating nutritious meals. While these are all vital, there’s another side of health that often gets overlooked—our mental and emotional well-being. Just like physical health, our mental health plays a key role in how we show up each day, how we connect with others, and how we handle life’s challenges.

The Mind-Body Connection

Science has shown us time and time again that the mind and body are deeply connected. Stress, for example, doesn’t just make us feel overwhelmed—it can also raise blood pressure, affect sleep, and weaken the immune system. On the flip side, caring for our mental health through therapy, mindfulness, or stress management can lead to better physical outcomes too.

Prevention is Better than Crisis

Most people don’t wait until their teeth are in pain to see a dentist—they go for regular checkups. Mental health works the same way. Checking in with a therapist or practicing healthy coping skills can prevent issues from escalating. By prioritizing our mental health, we’re not only taking care of ourselves today but also protecting our future well-being.

A Balanced Approach to Wellness

True wellness is holistic. That means it considers the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Taking care of your mental health doesn’t mean you’re neglecting your physical health; it means you’re completing the picture. When both are nurtured, you’re more likely to feel balanced, resilient, and capable of navigating life’s ups and downs.

A Gentle Reminder

At Gordon Wellness, we believe that caring for your mental health is an act of strength and self-respect. Seeking support isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a step toward building a healthier, more fulfilling life.

10/15/2022

09/22/2015

Gordon Wellness is proud and privileged to once again be teaming up with the Peninsula Dream Center to provide food packages to families in need. Please visit our web page for details. www.gordonwellnessllc.com. This month's food distribution will be on 9/24/15 from 1-3. The list is currently CLOSED. We have had over 200 families sign up to receive this blessing. The next distribution will be on 10/22/15 at The Peninsula Dream Center at 28 Harpersville Rd. Newport News, VA. The list will open up for October on Monday October 5, 2015 at 10a and will remain open until we reach 200 families.

Contact us at (757) 690-1963 in Newport News, VA, for more information about our capable mental health counselor and mental health therapist.

08/01/2015

The Peninsula Dream Center is continuously giving back to the community. We love it!!!

07/28/2015

Gordon Wellness LLC was proud to be one of the sponsors of this AMAZING event. The children had a ball.

06/28/2015

Gordon Wellness, LLC would like to welcome our newest clinician. Please welcome Ms. Samantha Lyne, MSW😄

06/25/2015

Thank you to all that have given your time to help those in need

06/21/2015

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06/20/2015

Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father. Happy Father's Day!

06/20/2015

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