Being intentional about your thoughts can be a weird concept. It’s hard to think about how you can control your thoughts when they just naturally pop into your head. Well, practicing positive self-talk can actually shift the structure of your natural thoughts. Do you find yourself constantly identifying the negatives in situations, worrying... Continue Reading →
Have you ever found yourself mindlessly scrolling through one news article after another, unable to truly recall what most of the articles were about? Maybe you remember a piece on job loss in the retail field, even though this data doesn’t pertain to or serve you. Perhaps you have caught yourself on one of the... Continue Reading →
Self-compassion is a fairly new phenomenon that I just recently learned about in one of my classes. After hearing about this concept that psychologist Dr. Kristin Neff coined, I decided to do some research to see what it is, how it works and benefits the person, and how it differs from self-esteem. Self-compassion, as Dr.... Continue Reading →
There are certain times of the year when stress is higher than others. For many, the holiday season can be one of those times. Whether it is due to the stress of having financial strains due to gift giving expectations, coming together with unsavory family situations, not being able to celebrate in... Continue Reading →
Most people experience anxiety in some form or fashion at least once in their lives. It may come in the form of having to take a test, performing in front of others, preparing for an interview, or having to be around that special someone without them knowing your true feelings. These are... Continue Reading →
Have you ever sat there and mindlessly scrolled through your social media feed? I’m fairly confident in saying that almost all of us have, but have you ever mindlessly scrolled through your feed and noticed that you just felt badly after? Whether you notice yourself becoming irritable or even sad, you feel worse off than... Continue Reading →
Children of all ages are constantly learning. Their brains are literally hardwired for it! They are little sponges soaking in anything and everything about their environments. Early childhood and adolescence are critical stages in development for this very reason. Often times messages that children learn during these periods stick with them long into adulthood whether... Continue Reading →
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