How does your typical day start? If you’re like many people, your email inbox has its own gravitational pull that seems to suck you in. With your boss always just one ping away, setting boundaries at work can feel like trying to fence in the ocean. Everyone has their job responsibilities, but if you don’t …

Aging is something people seem to dread, like taxes or accidentally sending a text to your ex after a night out. But getting older doesn’t have to be a countdown to “the end.” In fact, it’s one of life’s most underrated opportunities. You might not be able to bounce back from a late-night party like …

It would be great if we raised kids who know how to file their tax returns and budget well, but it’d be even better if we raised children who love others and speak kindly to themselves. We need to raise a generation that knows how to show itself kindness– it’s one of the best gifts …

Have you ever questioned your worth because of your appearance? I have definitely been there. Body image, or your perception of how you look, greatly impacts your self-esteem and mental health. While a positive body image can lead to self-acceptance and confidence, an unrealistic or negative body image can drag you down into a spiral …

We can all recognize the sociopaths in movies or on the news. But could you identify sociopathic tendencies in your own partner? Some relationships bring sweet surprises, but some come with sirens and red flags that are less ‘mysterious’ and more unnerving. We all want to imagine our partner is complete and balanced, so it …

If you ever found yourself wondering, “Is this tough love, or is it abuse?” it’s probably abuse. Unlike physical abuse, verbal abuse doesn’t leave bruises or marks, but it has a long-lasting impact. It’s not easy to identify or even understand verbal abuse; you may even be told you’re being too soft or reading too …

What’s your weakness? It’s like an unwritten rule: if there’s a chink in your armor, someone will find a way to exploit it. Mine was empathy, old people, and people-pleasing. If you wanted me to empty my bank account, you just needed to send me a needy-looking old person. I didn’t know how bad a …

Dreamers are visionaries who picture a future filled with limitless possibilities. Dreaming is great– we all need more of it. However, while many are busy sketching stars and picking the color palette for the mansions in their dreams, the true shakers are on the ground, building a ladder to reach them. A doer doesn’t just …

Forty-eight hours feels like a long time unless it’s the weekend; then it feels like 48 seconds. You blink, and POOF, the weekend is over! Monday comes, and all you did with your weekend was worry about Monday coming. The weekends are there for a reason, especially if you’re part of the 68% of Americans …

Do you ever feel that knot in your stomach, like something’s wrong or everything’s about to crumble? Does it keep you from truly experiencing joy or excitement? Do you wring your hands and stay awake replaying your life in your mind and doing a post-mortem of your words and actions? That’s anxiety, and I totally …