In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to get caught up in negative self-talk. We often find ourselves criticizing our abilities, appearance, or even our worth. However, embracing positive self-talk can be a game-changer in our lives. By harnessing the power of our inner cheerleader, we can transform our mindset and... Continue Reading →
Teenagers and Medication
If you are a parent and your teenager has recently been put on medication, you may face several hurdles. It is likely a very difficult time in your teenager’s life, and because of that, also a very difficult time in your life as well. If your teenager’s psychiatrist or physician has determined that medication would... Continue Reading →
Making Major Decisions
Each day we are asked to make many decisions, both big and small. The impact of the choices we make can vary from little to no impact on our lives to catastrophically changing the course of our lives in positive or negative ways. Perhaps the smaller decisions are easier to make for most people. “Which... Continue Reading →
Back-To-School: Dealing with Social Anxiety
After a long well-deserved summer break, it often becomes hard for people to return for the next school year. Part of this difficulty is due to returning to the routine and adjusting your sleeping schedule instead of falling asleep at any time of day. On the other hand, there are students who are super excited... Continue Reading →
First Date Nerves
Have you ever been on a first date? Can you recall your emotions from that day? Was the date how you expected it to be, better, or worse? Seriously though, were you able to sleep the night before? First dates could be scary no matter the time you have been talking to your partner or... Continue Reading →
Going Away to College
Going away to college is a pivotal moment in a young adult’s life. Your entire life is ahead of you. You move into a dorm and out of your parent’s house for the first time. You really start thinking about your future and what you want to do with your life. You pick a major... Continue Reading →
Take Risks
Are there situations in your life that trigger the memory of something else whether it is good or bad? Have you even found any correlations between your past and your present? I came across a podcast called Breaking the Cycle by Celeste the Therapist that truly changed my perspective on pain and the effect it has on... Continue Reading →
When We Are Not in The Mood
Often, when I am sad or angry, I know of a million and one things I can do to make myself feel better. But I’m not in the mood. I could go on a walk with my dogs, but I am not in the mood. I could call up a friend, but I am... Continue Reading →
Befriend an Animal
Hustle and bustle seems to be all the rage these days. The popularization of the lifestyle affectionately deemed the “grindset” has led many people to feel stressed about, well, everything. There always seems to be more to do at work, the living space can always be cleaner, the food can always taste better, and so... Continue Reading →
