Don’t Believe Everything You Think

Don’t Believe Everything You Think

“When I argue with reality, I suffer.” – Byron Katie Byron Katie is an author who has written several bestselling books, including Loving What Is: Four Questions that Can Change Your Life. Katie says that suffering comes from our thoughts, and she offers a four-step...
Emotions are NOT Contagious

Emotions are NOT Contagious

Have you ever heard the phrase “emotions are contagious”? I majored in psychology and this idea that emotions are contagious is something that I remember very well from my classes. The idea is that if somebody else is in a bad mood or a good mood, that will “rub off”...
Self-Care Isn’t What You Think It Is

Self-Care Isn’t What You Think It Is

When you think of self-care, what comes to mind? Do you think about massages, mani pedis, and bubble baths? Those things are all great, but to me, those things are not truly self-care. Self-care is about taking care of your mental health and your mind. If the voice in...
You’re Not Doing Grief Wrong

You’re Not Doing Grief Wrong

Do you ever feel like everything that you do or feel is wrong? Have you ever told yourself that you should be handling your grief better? On the flip side, have you ever told yourself that you’re handling your grief too well…that you shouldn’t be happy or that you...