Focus: it’s something we all need, but it’s not something we always practice. Although it is often necessary to succeed in the practice of life, focus is something that many consider optional. With our phones in our pocket, and the world at our fingertips, we live in an environment where focus is becoming more and […]

Finding the right guide can be a lengthy journey, longer for some of us than for others. After all, choosing your mentor requires you to picture your ideal future through the hazy and out-of-focus lens of the imperfect present. To get the most out of your mentorship (and making the matter even more complicated), you […]

Anxiety can make the worst of even the kindest circumstances. When you’re in a panic, it’s vital to have something stable that you can hold onto. It’s a tough situation, but it can be made even tougher without a healthy sense of self-love. By learning how to love yourself, you can become the source of […]

Somatic Therapy uses the connection between the mind and body to heal the maladies of both. For many patients, it has proven helpful in treating PTSD, addiction, depression, and even chronic pain. Our mind and body are deeply symbiotic entities that coexist and work in tandem to regulate our thoughts, feelings, and actions. When you […]

There are a lot of reasons that a relationship can struggle. We aren’t born with the tools we need to communicate with, listen to, and love one another, and we don’t always learn them in childhood. The painful stories in our past can make picturing a positive future feel like an impossibility, and our worries […]

How can you deal with stress in an effective way? It can show up unexpectedly, and it isn’t always obvious how to cope with the things that are stressing us out. Stress can make it harder to do your work, communicate with loved ones, and enjoy your life. To live a full and rich life, […]

As we navigate the unfolding path of our lives, we’re presented with unique challenges custom-fitted to our unique situation. To enjoy all the different phases of your life, it might necessitate changing your approach as you go along. When things are going well, it’s easy enough to stay optimistic, but when there’s resistance, it can […]

Within society, we all try to match certain archetypes with our behavior. Nowhere is this more apparent than with men, who are all fervently auditioning for the role of “Man”. In this mad hustle to affirm our own masculinity, even thoughtful or empathetic men can wind up harming themselves or the people close to them. […]

Contrary to productivity and convenience, our life experiences can manifest in our bodies whether we want them to or not. Trauma can persist within our bodies well after our conscious minds decide to move on. After all, our minds might remember, but our body keeps the score. According to researchers, our traumatic experiences are stored […]

Bad communication can sap the hope out of deeply meaningful relationships. Sometimes, we struggle to communicate with the people we care for the most. School might have taught us grammar and vocabulary to improve our communication, but students are seldom given the emotional education they need. We have to teach ourselves the lesson instead. Is […]