Resilience is the ability to bounce back from difficult circumstances, and it is a necessary component of a well-adjusted life. If that’s something you struggle with, then it can be exhausting figuring out how to build your resilience up from scratch. Building resilience takes time, effort, and patience. It’s not something that happens overnight. But […]

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. […]

As children, it felt like we had so much time to devote to activities that made us happy. We didn’t feel like we had to be productive, we were just bored and curious. As you grow older, you start developing a lack-mindset about time. There never seems to be enough time to work, rest, and […]

There’s a lot of talk nowadays about balance. You can’t walk into a bank office, yoga studio, or roller rink without balance getting a passing mention. It’s also evident in nature that all living things flow in a peaceful and balanced way. This is because nature just is. It ebbs and it flows, and it […]

When you observe your thoughts, what language do you use to describe them? Does the language you use make you feel good or bad about yourself? If it’s the latter, you are probably judging yourself. We all do it. It’s important to remember that your judgements are opinions, not facts. Through our judgements, we bring […]

Across all intersections of belief, age, origin, or gender, we’ve all felt the seemingly inescapable desire to act like a sourpuss. Taking a bad attitude with your personal relationships can put a stain on your interactions with the people you love, and getting obstinate and grumpy in your professional life will only serve to make […]

It’s easy to find mental health advice online that boils down to comforting yourself and using your internal monolog in a gentler and more empathetic way. But what are you supposed to do if you don’t trust your own voice? What can you do to foster a sense of self-trust, and self-reliance? It starts with […]

The DEAR MAN DBT Skill is a useful tool to use when you want to have a productive conversation. It is a handy little acronym full of advice on how to communicate with others more easily, effectively, and ethically. Do you want to communicate with others effectively? Do you struggle to express your own needs […]

Spring is here and the flowers are in bloom all around us. It’s not just the flowers that going in bloom, however. Humans do it, too. We are ever-evolving creatures, and it’s time we stop being afraid to bloom into our highest selves. What does your growth mean to you? Are you so afraid of […]

Our thoughts are more powerful than we think. If you constantly have negative thoughts swirling around and you don’t catch them, they can start to manifest in unfavorable ways. An issue that clients often run into is that they second guess themselves and don’t have a solid foundation to stand on because they don’t trust […]