Bad Habits That Affect Mental Health

Bad Habits That Affect Mental Health

Habits—bad ones especially—are sneaky. They take time to build, and during that process there are things that happen “behind the scenes” that reinforce their power. Bad habits that lead to us feeling better in the moment are especially powerful, and can be really hard...
Symptoms of Anxiety and OCD (and What You Can Do)

Symptoms of Anxiety and OCD (and What You Can Do)

You’re on the way to a job interview when all of a sudden, the burner!  You don’t remember shutting off the burner on your stove. You feel the prickly wash of panic charge through your body as you frantically cobble together memories, searching desperately for a...
Show Yourself Some Love This Valentine’s Day

Show Yourself Some Love This Valentine’s Day

Want to know one of the biggest misconceptions about Valentine’s Day? Many people seem to think that you have to be in a relationship to celebrate it.  The reality is, it doesn’t matter if you’re single or not. This holiday is all about love. And why not show...
Five Reasons to Break Your Smart Phone Addiction

Five Reasons to Break Your Smart Phone Addiction

It’s the last thing you look at before falling asleep, and the first thing you reach for in the morning. The innovative device that appeared in our purses and pockets around 20 years ago has changed everything. It’s dialed in on almost every aspect of daily life, and...
Is Better Communication One of Your Goals?

Is Better Communication One of Your Goals?

Well folks, the secrets out. We all know now that the key to a happy successful relationship is communication. But… What does that mean? What does it look like in everyday life, like–how do you actually do it? The truth is, communicating like a pro involves a lot more...
Real Change vs. New Year’s Resolutions

Real Change vs. New Year’s Resolutions

Around 80% of people make New Year’s resolutions, and then totally abandon them in the following weeks. If you’re part of that group, here’s an idea: Approach how you go about resolutions differently. If you’re serious about making real change, here are some questions...