Operation autopilot to operation mindfulness
Many have heard of the trend of mindfulness, however, they may not know what it really means. Mindfulness is not filling our minds with thoughts (mind + full). Rather, it's [...]
Have a #soloyolo holiday
The holidays are ringing in, and those special occasions with family and friends are right around the corner, or so you may think. In 2020, “one in nine (11%) Americans [...]
Happiness on sale during the holidays
Given the commercialization of the holiday season, it is easy to imagine big box chain employees across the country cringing in anticipation of the masses. According to a recent article [...]
How to have a tobacco-free holiday
Stressful situations, socializing, and mealtime rituals are three of the most common triggers for tobacco use. And during the holidays, it may seem as if they are ALL at every [...]
A Meaningful and Mindful Holiday
The holiday spirit doesn’t live in our Amazon cart, nor does it live in the endless holiday deals or the frantic cleaning we do before guests arrive at the holiday [...]
Fix your burnout before the holidays
The holidays are coming and there is so much to do. One might think when there is a holiday, you get plenty of days off and have a chance to relax [...]
A look back: A veteran and mental health provider’s viewpoint on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a national holiday that became active on November 11, 1919, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a message to all our countrymen and women expressing gratitude to our [...]
Trust is intimacy
“He never listens to me,” “She doesn’t understand me,” “I want to feel connected.” These are common statements I encounter in my work with couples. They may not know the name [...]
Gestational diabetes: this is Diabetes Awareness Month
Pregnancy is such an exciting time with lots of hormonal changes occurring supporting fetal growth and development. With all these changes, a woman may experience an increased likelihood of developing [...]