Thank GOODNESS talking about and caring for our mental health has become more normalized and acknowledged as a necessary aspect of overall wellbeing. Nowadays, there are multiple ways to take care of our mental health at the tip of our fingers; for example - self-help apps, online therapy, mental …
A New Year, A New Mindset
It's nearly New Year's Eve! Now that the excitement and chaos of the holidays are almostttt over, it's time to get back into the swing of things. Even though the New Year doesn't actually mean a new start, it is a symbol of change. That's why so many people try to "reset" some of their bad …
In a Motivational Slump? Time to Bounce Back
You're avoiding your email, dreading your meetings, and pushing off work till the last minute. Feeling a little burnt out? Tired? Unmotivated? It's not that you don't care--you just can't make yourself do what you know you need to. We've all been there. Being unmotivated doesn't mean your a …
Bad Habits Make For Good Resolutions
With the turn of the year approaching, comes the always anticipated (or dreaded) New Year's resolutions. Now if you're like most people, you probably stick to your resolutions for a month or two, and then stop trying. There's no shame in that--I'm the exact same way! So this year, I wanted to try …
How to Survive Going Home for the Holidays
It's officially that time of year again! Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the holidays don't tend to slow down for a while after that. While this usually means lots of time with friends, family, and other loved ones, this can also be a stressful time for those of us who have to travel …
Fall-Themed Creative Ideas For Mental Wellbeing
Fall is just about here! (can you tell I'm ready??) While it's by far my favorite time of the year, it comes with it's challenges. The day get shorter, darker, and workload tends to pick up. When we have a less time and more demands, prioritizing creative projects can often go out the window; BUT …
Live in the Moment
At the current moment, I am sitting outside of my favorite local coffee shop. Even though it's still technically winter, it's 68 degrees out, I'm drinking an iced green tea, and there isn't a cloud in the sky. It really couldn't get any better than this. However, one thought keeps popping into my …
How To: Deal With Conflict
Conflict is something we all have to deal with, but also something that no one likes to deal with. For the most part, none of us have control over when conflict occurs or how extreme the conflict may be. What we do have control over, is how we react. If you tend to get anxious when dealing with …