With your special day around the corner, you might wish to hit “rewind” and examine the past year. Sure, reflection is vital for personal development, but appreciating and enjoying your birthday should also be on your to-do list. If you’re looking for help dealing with the mixed emotions a birthday might entail, you’ve come to … Read more
As a mother of four, trying to find the work/life balance, there are days when I’m just spent. I’m either exhausted from a lack of sleep, frustrated for not getting everything done that I wanted to, or depressed because I don’t do enough to make myself feel taken care of. But I’m human… and I … Read more
Despite the importance of maintaining mental health and well-being, many people still neglect this part of their lives. One of the most common stress-related problems people face is insomnia. While medication for this condition may seem like an easy solution, it can have detrimental effects on your mind and body. Instead, practicing nighttime affirmations could … Read more
Raise your hand if you feel like you are living your life on autopilot. If you feel caught up in the past or future plans? If you react to present challenges in your life with judgment? I can raise my hand too. But I recently started practicing mindfulness, and I try to live more mindfully … Read more
What does it mean to take a leap of faith? How do you jump from something sure to something uncertain? Why would you risk what you have when you don’t know what’s waiting on the other side? Maybe it’s the desire to try things that we have never done before. Or perhaps it’s the journey … Read more
Do people often tell you that you’re too sensitive? Or maybe it seems as if you feel things more deeply than others. Maybe you’ve noticed that this affects your performance at work. If so, it could be that you’re part of the 15-20% of people out there that are Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPS). First of … Read more
Does it ever seem like time is flying? Perhaps it seems like just yesterday that you were attending college and partying with your friends, but now you get tired just hearing the word “party” Maybe you prefer going to bed early in the comfort of your home instead of going to somewhere crowded to meet … Read more
In a world where wars are raging and invisible microbes have forced us to change how we live our lives, it’s understandable to feel vulnerable and insecure. Sometimes it feels like the rug has been pulled from under your feet, and all that uncertainty might make the world seem like an unsafe place. However, positive … Read more
OCD is an anxiety disorder that affects roughly 1.2% of the world’s population. Characterized by intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, this condition can interfere with your daily life and relationship. The intrusive thoughts that people with OCD experience can gravitate around irrational fears and chronic doubts, leading to a series of repetitive, reassurance-seeking behaviors known … Read more
Using affirmations can significantly impact your outlook on life, but saying such serious statements to yourself can often make you feel silly. Fortunately, there’s a way to reap the benefits of these powerful statements by giving them a humorous twist. If you’re looking for a way to brighten your day and amp up your attitude, … Read more