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Your Love Life in the Year of the Pig: Part 1
Similar to sun/mood signs in astrology, the Chinese have their own form of zodiac signs: different animals are associated with each year,...
Givers, Takers, and Matchers
Givers Common questions heard from a giver are, “What can I do for you?” or “How can I help?” They are always looking for ways to take...
Beyond Baby Blues
Please note that these feelings are normal following childbirth. According to the Texas Children’s Hospital and Pavilion for Women’s...
Flying Solo on Valentine’s Day
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance!” Oscar Wilde History of Valentine’s Day The history of Valentine’s Day is...
Gender Norms and Mental Health
Women Headlines showcase the harassment of women in the workplace. They are viewed negatively for traits that men are praised to have....
The Complexities of Nostalgia: Part 2
The Truth behind the Highlight Reel The Reality We need to learn how to know better. How do you balance the happy and the sad...
Understanding OCD
We all have moments of obsession. Sometimes, they can be more trivial, like loving a new song on the radio. The obsessions can be more...
Creating Mindfulness in Motherhood
Motherhood can be pretty exhausting and just plain overwhelming at times. How does one slow down and actually enjoy the tasks and the...
5 Tips to Help Free You from Anxiety
Take a long hard look at your life. What tweaks and changes could be made to assist you in living in a healthier and happier way? If you...
Build Rituals for Deeper Connection & Intimacy
Although the term ritual often has religious overtones, it really only refers to any practice or pattern of behavior regularly performed...
Are You A Conversational Narcissist?
What Is A Conversational Narcissist? Sociologist, Charles Derber, coined the term Conversational Narcissist to describe a person who has...
A Letter to Yesterday
To be honest, I don’t know where to start with addressing you. We have had so many ups and downs. I guess you have taught me some...
Infidelity Isn’t a Choice: Part 2
“…neurochemicals – dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin – surge through the body, igniting the euphoric feelings that come with falling...
Our Daily Trauma Intake
Trauma Intake You are constantly intaking trauma throughout the day. So the big question is; what is your daily trauma intake? Have you...
Helping Helps
Networking Volunteering helps us connect with people who want to be a part of effective change. People who volunteer or who aim to help...
Harry Potter and the Invisible Scars
Battling Thoughts I think anyone who has struggled with their mental health can relate to the idea that sometimes your thoughts can cause...
Is Sex Last on Your To-Do List?
If you’re too busy for sex, you’re too busy! The truth is that sex, like all other facets of marriage, takes work. You have to be willing...
Infidelity Isn’t a Choice: Part 1
I loved sports cards when I was in the 4th grade; collected, traded, and talked about them in class. I also combed through many Beckett...
Mindfulness and Resolutions
Resolutions Recently, I was sitting around my fire pit in the backyard with a few friends. We were chatting about all the great things we...
Standing Up For Joy
I’m here today to remind you to stop. Stop trying to do everything for everyone else. This time of year is about joy, so let it be...
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