Therapy is an investment in yourself. Chances are if you’re reading articles like this one, there’s something on your mind. No matter how big or small your concern may seem, putting effort into being your best self has a ripple effect. It’s likely you’ll be proud of yourself for taking that step and start valuing…
Category: Health & Wellness
I Know That I’m Not Depressed, So Why Do I FEEL Depressed?
We all know that depression is very real and it’s insensitive to throw around phrases like, “I’m so depressed!” any time we’re having an off day. However, what if we don’t think we have depression, but something is making us feel depressed? Depressed feelings can be shorter-lived and not meet the criteria for an official…
What Is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) & Will It Work For Me?
CBT may sound like a foreign and uninspiring clinical term, or you might be a student of everything psychology (like me!) and love to talk self-help. Totally fine if not, I’m glad you ended up here! 1. What is your internal dialogue? We all have an inner dialogue that we have developed. Many of our repeating…
Want a Quick Happiness Boost? 3 Ways Drinking Coffee Improves Quality of Life.
Already sold on the benefits of drinking coffee? Great! You will enjoy this read, because it reinforces what you already know to be true. Not convinced that coffee is a real route to happiness? It’s not for everyone, but for those who do love the taste of coffee, it’s an easy way to boost happiness…
Setting New Years Resolutions? Ask Yourself This Instead.
This is the time of year where most people start planning a fresh start. The beginning of a new year can also be a time of unnecessary pressure to do more or do better. You may also find yourself feeling as if you’ve lost time or not made the most of it. Many of the…
3 Ways to Create Your Unique Map to Happiness
Find three hobbies you love: One to make you money, one to keep you in shape, and one to be creative. You have likely heard this quote shared on any number of social media platforms. If not, you are in for a revelation. Personally, it doesn’t matter how many times I run across it, this…
10 Reasons Why Women Should Prioritize Their Love Lives
We’ve all had the dilemma… it’s already late, but you and your partner are in the mood. You have to get up early- so early that looking at the time is making you gag, BUT… maybe you’d sleep better if you ended the night with some lovemaking. Maybe you’d feel more fulfilled the next day…
Is Your Job Making You Sick? 4 Ways to take Control of Chronic, Work-Related Stress
If you’ve never felt stuck in a job you hated, consider yourself lucky! If you’re like the rest of us who have been there or are currently struggling in that position, this quick read illustrates the ways your job could be linked to recurring sickness. There are many ways that this association between work and…
What’s the Deal with Essential Oils?
The essential oils craze has continued to gain popularity. It has made an appearance in my own family in the form of various gifts for the second Christmas in a row now. Should I be as essential oil crazy as my relatives seem to be? Is it a fad that’ll die down after a while,…
5 Reasons Why Kettle Bells & Moms Are a Perfect Match:
As a mom, there is only so much time in the day to fit in everything that needs to be done. We all know exercise is important, but unfortunately it has to work within the time constraints of non-negotiables like the kids getting to and from school and sports and other activities, getting yourself to…
Character In Chaos 