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Having intrusive thoughts is like opening a can of worms.   Every overthinker out there knows exactly what this means – once you acknowledge one, more come slithering into our…

One thing about experiencing trauma is the fact that it demands to be addressed, otherwise, it haunts us for a very long time. Naturally, we’ll turn to our friends and…

As we journey through life, we experience all sorts of things that create memories. Some of them are happy, and most likely, some are painful. While happy memories bring joy…

When we’re looking for relationship red flags, there’s one that usually flies under the radar, despite being one of the most crucial factors in finding a healthy, successful partnership. Are…

Most of us know at least one person who is battling anxiety (if we aren’t that one person ourselves). Whenever we meet up with them, we try to do our…

Support can come in many forms and from many sources. Sometimes it comes from the people we love, and other times it comes from strangers in unexpected yet deeply profound…

Meet Dan, a man in his 30’s who is facing unhappiness in his life. He puts on a smiling face at work, but internally, he struggles with depression and anger….

When you’re trying to bust out that next big work project or maybe even finally sift through your finances and budgets, the last thing you need is brain fatigue. Combating…

If you’ve ever felt emotionally drained from helping others—not just tired, but deeply depleted in a way that makes you question why you even care anymore—you might be experiencing compassion…

Habit stacking. 1% better. Showing up. There are lots of buzz words out there, but how can they help you actually build the habits to achieve your goals?  Recently, the…

You wouldn’t expect to run a marathon without training, right? Or bench press 200 pounds on your first day at the gym? Of course not. Yet somehow, we expect our…

We’ve all been there… where you’re lying awake at 2 am, replaying that awkward conversation and going over the things you maybe shouldn’t have said… Or perhaps your friend hasn’t…

Unfair and unfortunate things happen in life. Even in our most difficult, darkest moments, we still have a choice. We can choose to hold on to trust and hope. We…

Shadow work is the process of exploring and integrating the parts of ourselves that we may have repressed or denied over the years. It involves diving deep into our subconscious…

You know that moment when someone doesn’t text back, and your brain instantly fills in the worst-case scenario? They’re mad. You said something wrong. They don’t care anymore. Suddenly your…

Relationship breakups can create a rollercoaster ride of emotions, for sure, especially the time after a breakup.  One day you can be extremely sad and the next you can feel…

Jealousy is usually linked with the idea of toxicity in relationships, whether they are romantic or not. And it’s true: Jealousy can become destructive, and it can destroy relationships. However,…

Are you looking for a new way to connect with nature? There are multiple ways you can make that happen – and one of the simplest and most powerful is…

As someone who has worked for themselves for the past six-plus years, I’ve had to become ultra-strategic when it comes to my time management. Gone are the days when I’d…

While it may seem that negative news dominates the headlines, people are still drawn to stories of kindness, compassion, and community. We all crave inspiration and ideas that help us…

Most of us are obsessed with controlling our thoughts. We want to be in charge of everything we think of at every minute. If it was possible, some of us…

Breakups are never easy. They can leave us feeling confused, hurt, and alone. But with time and dedication to the healing process, you can find your way back to happiness….

When I first started learning about relationships, I used to look at everything through the lens of the codependency and narcissism – two ends of a spectrum. This was helpful…

Have you ever wondered how much control you really have over yourself and the world around you? Has anyone ever labeled you a control freak? Control fallacies are basically mistaken…

“So far, you’ve survived 100% of your worst days. You’re doing great.” — unknown Our mind can be our best friend – and our greatest enemy. And sometimes, life can…

What goes around comes around! The goodness you put into the world will always come back to you. Being kind, generous, and helping someone in need creates ripples of positivity….

You started off as friends, then became good friends and became extremely close friends.  Then it went from occasionally texting and checking in on each other to constantly texting and…

Nearly one in seven American women reach their early fifties without having children—a statistic that reflects not failure or circumstance, but an increasingly deliberate choice. I have many friends who…

Have you ever walked into your house after a long day and felt the tension before anyone even says a word? The air feels charged, like everyone’s just one wrong…

You ever notice how we obsess over squats, steps, macros, and “getting our body right,” but rarely stop to think, Hey, what about my brain? What about the part of…