The healers of the world are truly incredible people. Whether it’s nurses, doctors, therapists, aides, volunteers, family members and caregivers etc., their dedication and compassion shine brightly as they tirelessly work to alleviate pain and promote well-being. But with all that giving, it’s possible for them to experience what professionals call compassion fatigue, or emotional […]

You’ve probably heard it before: "Just stay positive!" As if flipping a magical switch could erase the stress, sadness, or frustration you’re actually feeling inside. While positivity is powerful, it’s not about plastering on a fake smile or pretending everything’s fine when it’s not. Real positivity - the kind that fuels resilience and genuine happiness […]

What if I told you that being unapologetically average might actually be the secret to feeling alive again? Not “average” in the boring, beige, give-up-on-your-dreams way. I’m talking about the kind of average that lets you breathe. That says, “You don’t have to hustle yourself into a shell of a human just to be worthy.” […]

Life comes with inevitable change – sometimes it’s easy and nice, other times it is hard and painful. But whether we consider them good or bad is all up to us. True, some of these ups and downs may be stressful and add pressure to our lives, but it is always up to us to […]

Shame is a topic that most people ignore their whole lives.  Despite some well-known authors on the topic in recent years, such as Brené Brown, it’s still a topic that’s not talked about that often in our society. But here’s the thing. Feeling shame is very common for most people, at least to some degree. […]

Creative blocks. We’ve all been there—staring at a blank page, canvas, or screen, waiting for inspiration that refuses to hit. While perhaps some of this has been solved by using AI, if we truly want to be original and creative, it has to come from our own minds. Plus, creativity is thought to reduce stress, […]

There’s something hauntingly beautiful about the myth of the Phoenix. A majestic bird consumed by its own flames, burning to ash, only to rise again, brighter, stronger, and more powerful than before. It doesn’t just survive the fire. It becomes something new because of it. That image has stayed with me ever since I hit […]

Most of us have a first aid kit somewhere in our homes. We keep it stocked and accessible, knowing that accidents and injuries are inevitable parts of life. But what about our mental and emotional well-being? Shouldn’t we have resources ready for those moments when our mental health needs immediate attention, too? A mental health […]

A strong mind means you can navigate life’s hurdles and stressors with ease and without letting those tough moments hold you back (sounds great, right?). Your mind is powerful! It can be the difference between you completing a task or achieving a goal—or not.  Yet, if you aren’t flexing your mind, as you would any […]