Self Development
Love Yourself: Doctor’s Orders
The phrase “self-love” is more common in today’s vocabulary than ever before. Social Media has... >>
Deep Sadness Can Deepen Love
Joy’s smile is much closer to tears than it is to laughter. —Victor Hugo, Hernani... >>
How Sick is “Sick Enough?”
10 pounds made the difference between actually living and simply surviving. A year ago, I... >>
Defense Mechanisms
“When children are faced with pain and anxiety in their developmental years, they develop defense... >>
Addiction Recovery: Why My Approach Is Trauma-Informed
It’s so hard to watch a loved one struggle with addiction. Whether it’s to using... >>
Recognizing “Blindspots” in Our Self-Perception
“Don’t sell yourself short,” my friend recently told me, catching me in unconscious act of... >>
A Small Step to Fighting the Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness
“How are you?” This deceptively simple question can prove more loaded than the asker intended.... >>
How’s That Working for You?
Why are we so stubborn about changing certain patterns? “What would you say is your... >>
The Wellness Paradox: The Stress of Being Healthy
With one quick scroll through my Instagram explore page, I’ve already found one post telling... >>
Things I Wish I Was Told When Diagnosed With Depression
All of my remembered life I have been depressed. Therefore, depression feels deeply entwined with... >>