For many, midlife happens around age 45. During this period, some adults may experience feelings of dissatisfaction with their lives, or a midlife crisis. This could be an opportunity to make big changes. Here are some ways you can grow during a midlife crisis. Transform Eating and Exercise Habits Middle age can be rough on the body. Instead of feeling…
Have you tried practices like meditation, journaling, and yoga, only to see little benefit for your mental health? It might be time to think outside the box. In combination with talking to a therapist, you can try a few of these unique methods from Rewire Me to improve your mental health! Try Forest Bathing VeryWellMind states that forest bathing simply…
Transcend self–criticism and live authentically
Plan ahead to get ahead for the new year. With the New Year upon us many are thinking about their resolutions for 2020. It’s a time for letting go of the things that we may be holding onto that no longer serve us to achieve our goals. At the same time, it’s also the perfect opportunity to bring in that…
The World’s Most Loyal 5 Dog Breeds I remember growing up in the Bronx my sister and I walking home from school one day and standing on the corner waiting for the traffic light to change we heard the softest cry coming from a garbage can close by. When we pushed away the surface trash and peered inside, we saw…
Ways to spread the love on February 14th Some people dread Valentine’s Day because they feel that without perfect, romantic love, they are doomed to have a bad day. But February 14th is a day to celebrate all kinds of love – regardless of your relationship status. This holiday is one where even the most staunchly single can fill our…
How to find balance amidst the havoc
Avoiding the negative effects of self-judgment I know a great deal about comparing ourselves to others and what that does to us – both the positive and the negative effects – because I’ve engaged in comparison more times than I can count. In my therapy training, I learned to expand my awareness of my thoughts and feelings. Through that process,…
Stay open to a future of possibilities Do you ever get excited for a big trip, an event or holiday, only to find out that the reality didn’t quite meet your expectations? Perhaps something over the holidays triggered that feeling, and you’re stumbling to jump start the year with a positive outlook. “Expectation is the root of all heartache,” Shakespeare…
