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As we approach the holiday season, we typically find that our calendars and to-do lists quickly fill up with gift shopping, dinner parties, Christmas movie marathons, and family get-togethers. These occasions are all part of the joy of the season! Still, when we accept one-too-many holiday invitations or start putting everyone else’s needs above our own, the magic of the season can turn into madness….
Read MoreWhether it comes from school, work, or a life change or event, just about everyone experiences stress at some point or another. In some cases, stress can be helpful. Consider, for instance, the stress that leads up to a graduation or wedding—or how many important tasks you never would’ve gotten done if it weren’t for stress as a motivator…
Read MoreIn this empowering interview, we sit down with Bridgett Burrick Brown, the fearless founder of the Beyond Beauty Project. As a former model and advocate, Bridgett is on a mission to revolutionize the way we perceive beauty, body image, and mental health…
Read MoreIf you experience stress and anxiety, know you are not alone. Stress and anxiety management is something I am persistently working on for myself, as it’s not as simple as I wish it were. It feels like each year, more and more stressors are weaved throughout society, so it feels almost impossible to escape the worry. However, I’m thankful that conversations surrounding stress awareness are evolving….
Read MoreWithout question, the last couple of years have underscored the necessity of knowing how to ask for help, accept help and offer help. And yet, “help fluency” remains elusive for far too many people. In Go To Help, mother-daughter power duo, Deborah Grayson Riegel and Sophie Riegel, blend their backgrounds in coaching and mental health advocacy to help readers recapture their empathy.
Read MoreStress is a normal part of life that we all deal with – and can even be a good thing. Stress can lead to true transformation, motivating us to make change. Short-term stress, that is. Long-term, chronic stress, however, is the kind of stress we need to watch out for and manage – because it is chronic, long-term stress that affects us mentally and physically – especially in accelerating the aging process, both inwardly and outwardly….
Read MoreInstagram is one of my biggest stressors right now. I know that sounds silly—but stay with me.
Our human need for love and acceptance can stop us from showing up authentically. In our social media world, it has never been easier to do just that. Post what’s pretty, delete what isn’t…
Read MoreWhen the concept of self-care first emerged, it meant long baths, pedicures, and wine — lots of wine. But, gradually, the concept has evolved into something more akin to self-compassion and genuine, healthy habits for protecting and providing for our mental and physical health…
Read MoreThe holidays add a lot of stress to our already overloaded lives. Juggling parties and family gatherings, baking, and magic-making for our kids, trying to get holiday cards out on time, finding the right gift for everyone from dad-who-has-it-all to the mail carrier, while not going totally broke....
Read MoreIf you feel the need for a therapist, you’re not alone. Nearly half of Americans have seen a therapist at some point. However, getting started with therapy is not always easy. This is especially true if you don’t have a lot of money in the bank, but people at both low and high-income levels can struggle to find a therapist that is right for them. Fortunately, there are viable options for people at both ends of the spectrum, and anywhere in between.
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