When life feels heavy – whether you’re navigating illness, emotional burnout, or a tough season of change – words can become more than just things you say out loud. Healing affirmations are simple, powerful phrases that help shift your mindset and activate the body’s natural ability to restore balance. They’re not just feel-good mantras; science…
You tell your wife, “I love you” every day—but does it still carry the same spark, the same depth as when you first said it? Over time, even the most meaningful words can start to feel routine, losing some of their magic. Maybe it’s time to mix things up—to infuse your relationship with fresh, creative…
Low self-esteem can impact nearly every aspect of life, from relationships and career choices to mental well-being and overall happiness. When someone struggles with low self-worth, they often find it difficult to believe in themselves. Knowing how to help someone with low self-esteem can seem tough. Fortunately, therapy can help. There are many therapies used…
My family and I were recently playing a card game where we had to ask each other insightful questions. One question was, “Who was the last person that saw you cry?” I could tell the question made the men in the room uncomfortable, and I wasn’t feeling that great about it either. Why is there…
You’ve found a woman who makes your heart skip a beat and your soul smile. She’s so special you’re now practicing proper toilet seat etiquette and canceling plans with the crew. You’re anxious to let her know exactly how you feel — but you’re not exactly the next Wordsworth. So, to help you express exactly…
It’s 7 a.m. I’ve already weathered two hours of my day after an early wake up, a job crisis, a tantrum that involved one toddler ripping his fresh diaper and all his clothes back off as I raced out the door to work, inhaling a granola bar. In the meantime, the insurance rep called back…
Have you ever noticed how your body seems to “remember” certain emotions – how a particular stretch, posture, or movement can suddenly bring a wave of unexpected feeling? That’s no coincidence. Our bodies hold memories just as vividly as our minds do, and dance therapy taps into that powerful connection. Dance therapy isn’t just about…
If you’re looking for something to talk about, few things are as useful as knowing the other person’s random likes and dislikes — particularly those you share with them. “So, I hear you have a special love for bees.” And you’re off and running. This could be the start of a unique and lasting friendship. …
My husband’s layoff from a startup company came nine weeks after we had our third child. Since I’d relinquished my part-time work at the end of my pregnancy, he was our sole financial provider. His company offered him a one-month severance, so we hoped he might secure a new job quickly. However, when he received…
Life is a series of choices. Every day, we’re faced with thousands of them. Some are big enough to change the course of your life, while others are too insignificant to be remembered the next minute. Every time you make a decision, you use up a little bit of mental energy. As you continue to…
