Posts on other areas to live a meaningful life.
Coronavirus Anxiety: A Psychologist’s Tips to Keep Panic and Fear from Taking Over
In the last several weeks, our world has been on edge as the COVID-19 coronavirus spreads. Fear in the US ratcheted up over the weekend, with the declaration of a national emergency. Coronavirus anxiety is palpable in nearly every environment, with millions of people on anxious and afraid. The anxiety …
You’ll Figure It Out: Opening Up About My 2019 Mantra
Several years ago, I quit making New Year’s resolutions. They felt empty and discouraging. They felt like a set up. And to be honest, they just weren’t working for me. So, I traded my New Year’s resolution for a New Year’s mantra. A phrase to use all year long, in …
Dreading the Holidays? 7 Practical Ways to Get Through the Season
The holidays are just around the corner. For some people, the holidays are wonderful and full of holiday cheer. But for others, the holidays can be incredibly difficult. While the rest of the world seems to be festive and cheerful, you’re dreading what the season will bring. Maybe you feel …
Does Online Therapy Work?
Can sitting at home in your sweatpants and seeing a therapist through a screen really be as helpful as sitting with a therapist in their office? These days, you can do nearly everything online. Date, shop, get a prescription, take college courses. And now, you can even do therapy online. …
Why I’m the Worst YouTuber Ever
When I started my YouTube channel three years ago, I had no idea what I was doing. I was just excited to simplify psychology, sharing my knowledge and passion. I wanted to help people, particularly people who can’t sit on my therapy couch, live healthier and more meaningful lives. So …
5 Life-Changing Takeaways from Brené Brown’s Netflix Special
Do you want close and trusting relationships but find it scary to connect? Do you want to have deep and meaningful conversations but feel afraid you’ll say the wrong thing? Do you want a new career but feel paralyzed by the fear you’ll try and fail? So many of us …
The Best Life Advice I’ve Ever Gotten
You know those days where you look at your to-do list, and you almost feel sick? Or those weeks where you feel completely overwhelmed by all the things you’ve got to do? You wonder how the heck you’re going to make it all happen. Your chest feels tight, your neck and shoulders are …
Calming Blanket Review: Are Weighted Blankets Worth It?
A blanket that’s supposed to reduce stress, decrease anxiety, and increase the quality of your sleep; is it too good to be true? Weighted blankets have burst onto the scene lately. More people are talking about them. Social media ads are popping up everywhere. But are weighted blankets worth it? …
7 Marie Kondo Quotes that Will Inspire You to Declutter, Tidy Up, and Set Yourself Free
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I bet you’ve heard of Marie Kondo. She’s the author of the bestselling book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” as well as the star of the new Netflix show, “Tidying Up.” I first heard about her book just after it was …
Say Goodbye to Holiday Stress with This Simple Question
Have you noticed how many of us love the holiday season yet at the same time, feel super stressed out? It’s a strange mix. You love the gingerbread cookies, the festive décor, and the cozy nights by the fire, but by the end of the season, you’re stressed, tired, and worn out. You start …
