Work can be incredibly stressful. You’re juggling meetings, tight deadlines, and, if you’re lucky, the occasional co-worker drama – it’s enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed and anxious. Fortunately, you don’t have to accept the stress that inevitably comes with most jobs. There are plenty of tactics you can use to manage your stress levels…
Struggling to fall asleep is something that affects many people around the world. Regardless of whether it’s the result of anxiety, stress, or a myriad of other factors, it’s a problem that can seriously affect one’s day-to-day life. While there are a variety of tips to help aid in better sleep, breathing techniques have been…
Have you ever struggled to fall asleep because your mind just won’t shut off? You’re not alone. From global wars, national unrest, and the daily worries of our personal lives, getting our minds to turn off to sleep at night can be difficult. One of the best ways I’ve found to support getting to sleep…
Anxiety is a common mental disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause various symptoms, including difficulty sleeping. When we can’t sleep well, it affects our mental health, further aggravating anxiety. Sleep has been an issue that I’ve struggled with over the years due to childhood trauma, PTSD, stress, and anxiety. While the…
Travel for both work and leisure is booming. Those traveling for leisure do so to get away from the routine of life, relax, disconnect, and discover new places and adventures. Ironically, many people seeking to relieve themselves of anxiety and stress through travel experience anxiety from traveling. With the right tools and support, managing your…
Self-care has become a buzzword that is often used but also often misunderstood. Some cling to the word as a means to find balance in life and others dismiss the words as a glorified ego boost. Before self-care was a common word, I discovered its power in my life. It was mainly out of survival…
It’s time to pack up and hit the road! Why, you ask? Well, let me tell you. We travel because life is too short to stay in one place. Whether it’s to escape the daily routine, find new inspiration, or simply strengthen our bond with our BFF, traveling is the ultimate adventure. Summer is here,…
From running to orange orchards as a child to find sanctuary and a reprieve from the chaos at home, not much has changed when it comes to establishing a sanctuary around me. Early on in life, I admired how those orange trees grew up in drought, then survive through long flooded cycles. They survived in…
The fear of possible threats to us was so intense that inappropriately we would joke about my father’s demise to release the stress of our situation. Like dropping a plugged-in blow dryer in the bathtub while my father bathed. Poisoning his food. My mother would pray for a Greyhound bus to hit him so she…
Are you searching for the right child therapist to help your child? It can be a daunting task trying to find someone who meets both their professional qualifications and understanding of your child’s unique needs. From building therapeutic relationships, developing specialized treatment plans, and being familiar with local resources – there’s a lot that goes…