“Change is the only constant in life.” ~ Heraclitus For many people, change often brings a sense of uncertainty. However, in life we know that in order for anything to grow, it must go through the process of change. Obviously, not all change is negative [...]
As the weather gets warmer and summer approaches, many struggle with body image. Oftentimes, social media feeds are filled with influencers promoting workout plans and diets for a “summer body” or a “beach body”. The idea of a “summer body” is used by the diet [...]
What does it mean to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? According to a research psychologist and leading researcher of the HSP, Elaine Aron, high sensitivity is defined as a preference to process information on a deeper level. Being easily startled, being more affected by [...]
What does sensory-friendly mean and why is it important? The term “sensory-friendly” refers to creating a comforting experience or space for people. For some, many public spaces or work environments are overwhelming because of crowds, noises, or visual distractions. A sensory friendly environment essentially is [...]
With so much going on in America and all over the world, it can be extremely difficult to avoid “doom scrolling”. “Doom scrolling” is a term that has been coined to describe scrolling through social media and online news sources that are focusing on frightening [...]
Spring is often referred to the season of new beginnings. We often find ourselves more energized, spending more time outdoors, and seeing much, much more color outside. Many begin the season by deep cleaning and decluttering their homes. However, we don’t often take this same [...]
As we know, January 1st is a widely known time for resolutions, but have we ever stopped and wondered why? The likelihood of sticking to our resolutions in January is low and will ultimately leave us feeling defeated. Winter is dark, cold, and dreary. Days [...]
We have now reached March, which marks the beginning of International Women’s Month! This is a time for celebration and appreciation of women, not only for the many beautiful ways they have contributed to society, but also to express gratitude for the essence of their [...]
With more than a billion users, TikTok is now a fun place to gain insight into new trends. You can create, share, and discover many new things by utilizing this application. However, some information found on social media in general should be taken with a [...]
Working on one’s sense of self is considered by many to be an important practice these days. The issues of self-love, self-acceptance, and the rather grandiose-sounding term of “self-authenticity” are often bandied about, at least in the fields of psychotherapy, counseling and wellness. An April [...]
