Are you looking forward to the end of 2020? Have you set any new goals for the rest of the month or the New Year?

Most people like to set them around the beginning of January, but don't make it a general daily/weekly/monthly habit. If you're like me, then you need some time to really think...

This time of year can be really polarizing for people.

Some people love the holidays because it reminds them of presents, lights, family time, cookies, cocoa and joy. For others, it reminds them of hardship, poverty, scarcity, struggle, and loneliness.

Because so many people associate the...

Thanksgiving is this week, and it's probably going to look a little different this year. It's no secret that 2020 hasn't gone the way we expected. You might be scaling back or canceling your family gatherings altogether. If not, then a part of you might be dreading the extra stress,...

 There are a million articles out there about the importance of practicing gratitude and how it can change your life. But, what happens when you just don't feel like doing it?

  Just be grateful and things will turn around.  It sounds like good, old-fashioned, logical...

Last weekend, I watched a Reese Witherspoon Rom-Com called How Do You Know? The plot was common in that her life was a disaster and then she found love in the midst of it. She'd been fired from the USA Olympic softball team after dedicating her entire life training and working towards that goal....

At different times in my life, I've wished for things I didn't think I already had. When you compare yourself to others, you often seem to be missing something. Occasionally, you might feel like you're the winner in the comparison battle, but that validation is usually short lived. 

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Did you know that October is called the Shadow Season? It's a time where the final harvest is gathered and we're preparing for darker nights ahead. At the end of the month, we have festivals such as Halloween/Samhain, All Soul's Day, and Dia de los Muertos. This is a time that's generally used...

Your brain is an absolute marvel! A whiz! It lets us do some pretty incredible things. 

It's also a chatty little bugger who delights in sharing fear, doubt, worst-case scenarios, and pointing out all the ways you're not good enough and will most likely fail. 

The same brain that lets...

If you've been keeping up with my Facebook page (No? Then click here to like it for the latest news!), then you know I posted an article for National Mental Health Day. In this article, psychologists are exploring why hope is necessary for mental health. 

Did you know there's a difference...

Earlier this week, I wasn't feeling very well. My weekend was packed with activities, and I had a little too much sugar. I swear this is the most dangerous time of year for me with all the seasonal goodies! 

Although I have tons of great techniques to feel better, I was still feeling a...