For good or ill, every family has stories that have been passed down from parent to child. These can be literal stories recited from living memory, or even figurative stories that have been acted out by parent and child, sometimes for hundreds or even thousands of years. But it goes deeper than just the behavioral […]

Can You Self-Soothe With Smell? It’s a simple question, but when you’re really going through it emotionally, it’s not one that we always have the capacity to answer. That’s why we’ve got you covered with examples, exercises, and the science that backs it all up. Your sense of smell can be a powerful tool for […]

St. Petersburg is a great city to live in, but it’s a big place and it’s only getting bigger. The roads are getting busier, the beaches are getting crowded, and your landlord is going to add at least $200 a month to your expenses when you next renew your lease. A genuine sense of peace […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whenever November rolls around, there’s one topic that immediately springs to my mind, and that’s gratitude. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but it’s not always easy to get in the spirit of the season. But when you practice gratitude, the precious people, places, and things in your life are that much better. Appreciating what […]

Family gatherings can often be far more uncomfortable than we’d hope. Our families are the ones who mold and raise us, so we naturally come to the table with certain baggage. It’s all too easy to jump in with heavy expectations and find yourself disappointed at every turn. Conversely, if our expectations are too low, […]

This October, how are you working on yourself? The leaves are falling. The air is starting to resemble pre-climate change temperatures. Halloween is just around the corner, and autumn is in full swing. This is a time of year where everything is changing, and we are no exception. Transformation doesn’t stop just because we’re outside […]

Without self-acceptance, success can be elusive. When you don’t have love and compassion for yourself, everything else gets a whole lot harder. However, there is hope for you, no matter how distant your self-compassion may seem. Embracing who you are is something that can be fostered and learned, if you give yourself the opportunity.  Your […]

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 […]

We all need to communicate. In order to forge friendships, maintain relationships, and deepen your bond with others, it’s necessary to effectively communicate. Learning how to both explain what’s on your mind while also deeply listening to others can be a tremendous challenge. But the good news is, humans have been learning how to communicate […]

Recognizing the inner critic can be a tremendous effort that takes a lifetime to fully master. But the rest of your life starts today, so now is the perfect time to start. The inner critic is the name we give to our intrusive self-critical thoughts, and if left unchecked, it can become your greatest obstacle. […]