Lessons fit to live by
Follow along as we learn what makes life easier, failing forward and finding balance.
29 Problems, But a Ring Ain’t One
TLDR: If people stop asking me about it, I’ll stop writing about it.
All vibes welcome: understanding toxic positivity
We’ve all been on the receiving end of perhaps well-intentioned advice, toxic positivity, or just plain denial—sometimes without even realizing it. Maybe someone used relativity to dismiss your woes, or told you, “everything will work out,” when you’re going through something difficult. Here’s how to cope if you’re on the receiving end—and what to say instead if you’re the optimist.
Harnessing our inner strengths: how to use motivational interviewing principles in daily life
Even though we can rack up lots of valid excuses about why we’re not able to accomplish our most significant goals, self-forgiveness may not be enough to put our minds at ease if we’re aching to make a change. For example, nearly all of the clients I work with express the desire to be more active. Yet they feel stuck in a pattern of wishing they could change, followed by guilt about failure in following through.
Sleep on it: getting around anxiety at bedtime
According to the National Sleep Foundation, COVID-19’s impact disrupted sleep patterns for many. Routines changed or evaporated altogether, screen time went full-time, and anxiety increased (for obvious reasons). Rates of depression tripled. But sleep might be exactly what our bodies need to get through this: it’s proven to positivity impact mental health, immunity and more—improving our health in more ways than one.
Jigsaw puzzles: surprisingly great for your mental health
Nothing provides such simple, satisfying escapism than a world made only of colors and shapes, patterns and unmatched details just waiting to be reunited.
