Have you ever come home after a stressful day and immediately reached for your phone, favorite TV show, comfort food, or bed? Seeking comfort is a normal part of being human. In fact, comfort can help us recover from stress and recharge our energy. The [...]
Breakups are not exclusive to romantic relationships, friendship breakups can also occur with a similar or more impactful level of hurt. Break ups occur for several reasons and with each one comes a process of grieving the loss of the person once in our life. [...]
A value that is emphasized in this month is freedom as the 4th of July remembers the independence America fought for 250 years ago. As society celebrates this freedom it may encourage us to look inward, to see if our personal lives match this value. Amid [...]
Spending time outside can be a helpful way to reset your mood, clear your mind and give your body a break from the demands of the day. However, getting outside does not have to mean planning a hike, going for a long walk, exercising or [...]
When life feels overwhelming, it can be tempting to think we need a major change to feel better. We may imagine that we need a vacation, a new job, a completely different routine or a full day with no responsibilities in order to feel lighter. While those [...]
Have you ever had a day where you are just “off”? You’re running late to work and your pant loop gets stuck on the doorknob, or you’re heading out and drop your coffee. Small inconveniences can quickly build up, leaving you feeling angry, frustrated, irritated [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month which aims to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma and provide support for mental wellbeing. Mental health isn’t something a person simply “has” or “doesn’t have” it exists on a spectrum that every individual moves along throughout their life. Just [...]
Often, we go through transitions where we must take on new roles, responsibilities and relationships. These transitions can be met with feelings of joy and excitement as we enter a new phase. However, during the excitement, it can be hard to handle the pressure and [...]
Imagine you see a list of responsibilities or one big task that you need to get done by the end of the day. You say to yourself, “I’ll do it later,” and do other activities. Midday comes around and you push it back again. Then [...]
Are you feeling that you are burning out in your job or even burning out in life? Are you doing way too much for others and not receiving enough in return? Do you forget to take time to restore, rejunvenate, and recharge yourself? There is a definite trend [...]
