Being judgmental is easy. It’s basically targeting low-hanging fruit in an attempt to make ourselves feel better.  We’ve all been there (whether you want to admit it or not). Maybe you’re having a lousy day (and maybe you don’t even realize it), so you turn up your nose. You see someone else wearing colors that, […]

From an early age, we are taught that too much of everything is very bad. But does that also refer to the ‘good things’? I am talking about positivity, empathy, and the like.  Well, many researchers and writers have established that too much positivity, otherwise known as toxic positivity, surely is not a good thing. […]

Living with anxiety can be a challenging and often isolating experience. Anxiety affects millions of people around the world in various ways. It's not just about feeling nervous or worried; it's a complex condition that can impact every aspect of life, from relationships and careers to physical health and daily functioning. Despite its prevalence, anxiety […]

Do you ever find yourself stuck in a loop of thoughts that just won't quit? You know, those moments when your mind feels like a hamster wheel, endlessly spinning over the same worries or conversations? It happens to the best of us. I definitely know the feeling. There have been many times when I've found […]

Do we all think the same? How do we think differently? Well, surprisingly, there are many differences between people (more than most of us would think—pun intended). Now, if I asked you to visualize a green dragon with orange scales blowing fire and emerging from a dark cave, you’d probably be able to do this […]

You make goals, meticulously plan out the action steps, and work hard for them. And finally, you do achieve your goals! Watching your hard work pay off gives you so much happiness. You feel immensely proud of yourself. Until you come across a friend's post on social media, celebrating a milestone that you've yet to […]

Visualization is a powerful tool that can help you make your goals and dreams a reality. Using visualization techniques, you can practically jump forward in time and put yourself in the situation or outcome you want to experience. In turn, this can actually help make it happen (we aren’t kidding!). So, kick back and relax. […]

Mindfulness is the practice of intentionally paying attention to the present moment, without judgment.  It involves being fully present and aware of one's thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and surroundings, without getting lost in distractions or the past and future. Mindfulness is often associated with meditation and can be cultivated through a variety of practices, such […]

If you have ever shown any interest in mental and overall wellness, you have definitely read or been told about the many benefits of journaling. I won't go over them here, but there are many reasons why you should start. However, the concept of journaling is often oversimplified, and people who are starting on this […]