The Single Girl’s Guide to Surviving Wedding Season

Wedding season is here! It is a time of joy, love, and happiness for the bride and groom. While everyone loves seeing people in love, it can feel really challenging if you are single. Regardless of how comfortable you are with your single life! Here are some tips for all … Read More

Comparison: The Joy Thief

“Comparison is the thief of joy.” These six words are often attributed to President Theodore Roosevelt, and while there may not be any historical proof that he actually said them, the message itself has been proven time and time again. Think about all the times you’ve seen the online version … Read More

The New Year Experience

There’s something invigorating about the New Year. Many of us have this sense of a “clean slate,” the turning of a page, a new opportunity, fresh air. Whether you set a New Year’s resolution (like 45% of Americans) or not, I think most of us would agree many times there is some sort of a relief when one year comes to a close and a new year begins.

Understanding the Value of Play for Adults

A recent post on Facebook of a toddler finger painting got me wondering; at what age do we decide finger painting is no longer an option. It’s not just finger painting, but what about playing chase, or jumping on a trampoline, or just lying in the grass watching the clouds go by. I’m not suggesting we all run off to Neverland and refuse to “grow up”. There is however, something to be said about the value of incorporating play into our lives.

Far from loved ones? Tips to stay connected!

Due to college, jobs or relationships, most of us live in a different state or even country than our friends and family. If this is the case, how do we stay connected with one another? Here are a few tips to stay connected.

Feeling Stuck? Moving to a new city might just be the answer!

Have you ever thought about packing up everything you own and moving to a new place? Maybe its for adventure, maybe its because of a breakup, or maybe its just because you’ve lived in the same place your whole life. Whatever your reason might be, you are making a great decision. Moving to a new city can have a very positive effect on your psyche.

Can Pets Help to Improve Mental Health?

Pets can be a very important source of social and emotional support. Pets have been shown to improve symptoms of mental health diagnoses ranging from depression to PTSD.

Self-Compassion: Incorporating It Into Your Life

Why is it we say things to ourselves that we would never say to even our worst enemy? Harsh self-criticism seems to be the norm. But is it really helpful? Instead try a little self-compassion next time you think you’ve messed up.