The Truth About Mindfulness
A recurring theme comes up almost every time I talk about mindfulness: most people are familiar with the common use of the word, but they don’t really know the ins and outs of the practice. So, what is mindfulness, really?
We Really Need to Talk About Mental Health
Mental health has been a taboo topic for a really long time. And, while I’ll admit that we’re definitely making progress in breaking down the stigma around mental health, we still have a long way to go. So, let’s start with the basics: what is mental health exactly?
Feeling Overwhelmed? Try This.
Life can feel really overwhelming at times. There’s good news though- naming our emotions actually helps them feel more manageable. Seriously. Without doing anything else, naming your emotions can actually help them feel less overwhelming.
Sounds simple, right? Well, putting a name to our emotions can actually be a lot more difficult than it sounds.
5 Things That Help You Sleep
Few things are better than a good night’s sleep, but let’s face it- getting a good night’s sleep isn’t always that easy. If you find yourself tossing and turning or lying awake for hours at night, try the following 6 ways to improve your sleep.
Tips for Tough Conversations
Some things are just hard to talk about. Whether you’re struggling to talk with your boss about a looming deadline, your partner about finances, or your family about personal boundaries, we’ve all been there in one way or another.
While it can feel easier to avoid going there sometimes, avoiding a conversation you know you need to have is only going to add to your stress levels down the road. The good news is, there are some things you can do in order to set yourself up to have the most successful conversation possible.
What You Should Know About Therapy
Therapy can be life-changing in the best way possible (speaking as both a therapist and therapy client myself). It also can be a little nerve-wracking going into therapy for the first time. If you’re thinking about starting therapy, but a little nervous to dive in, keep reading!
3 Qualities of Healthy Relationships
Relationships are complicated. And, while there are no perfect relationships out there, there are definitely healthy ones.
So, how do you know if your relationship would be considered a healthy one? A good place to start is by looking at the following three qualities found in healthy relationships, and asking yourself how these show up in your relationship.
What Type of Therapist Should I See?
Congrats, you’re thinking about starting individual therapy! Therapy can be a life-changing experience in the best way possible. But, it can also feel really overwhelming when you’re trying to figure out where to start.
After all, it can be a bit confusing with so many different types of therapists like psychologists, psychotherapists, counselors, and more! But, don’t worry, understanding the differences between these types of therapists is actually easier than it seems. So, let’s jump in and break it down.
How to Find a Therapist Near You
Are you thinking about starting therapy, but have no idea how to find a therapist near you? Believe it or not, trying to find a therapist is a task that can feel so daunting, many people just avoid starting therapy altogether. But, it doesn’t have to be that way, and I don’t want it to be that way for you!
5 Ways to Improve Your Mood
We can all use some help improving our mood at times. The good news is, there are many tried and true ways to do just that.
So, where to start? Check out these five ways to improve your mood, and commit to doing at least one this week!