How To Meditate If You’re A Type-A, Perfectionist
My husband recently asked me if I meditate. The short answer is no. One time I read an article in The New Yorker about this meditation guru who created an...
Depression Makes Me Feel Like A Failure, But I Refuse To Give Up
My first experience with depression struck when I was about eight years old.
I woke up panicked at the realization that I would one day die,...
Why I’m So Much Happier Since I Stopped Weighing Myself Daily
Before I was even 10 years old, stepping on a scale was a regular part of life. At nine, my pediatrician was concerned about...
I’m A Life Coach & Here’s How I Turned Someone’s Life Around In 3 Weeks
I have a client who was gifted with 3 life-coaching sessions by her sister. While she truly appreciated the gift, she felt rather insulted that...
I Went To A Reiki Master To Help My Love Life And It Worked Too Well
I'll admit it: I was stuck in a rut. After yet another breakup (same type every time — great chemistry, smart, successful funny, yet lacking the emotional...
Simone Biles, Thank You For Standing Up For Your Mental Health
Simone Biles is used to making headlines for her incredible athletic abilities, iconic Olympic performances, and overall determination for justice for all. And we...
4 Practical Mental Health Lessons From Tara Westover’s Memoir
Educated by Tara Westover chronicles her path to a Ph. D despite the abuse she endured.
Westover grew up in a bleak Idahoan valley wrought...
I’m A Burnout Coach, And These Are The 3 Types Of Clients I’ve Seen The Most
Back in 2019, the World Health Organization added burnout to the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) as an occupational phenomenon (meaning, directly...
10 Critical Lessons I Learned From Getting Treated For A Binge Eating Disorder
My self-esteem was at an all-time low. I felt tortured and thought I was a failure as I repeatedly binged on food, rapidly gained weight.
My...
6 Ways To Keep Your Positive Energy From Leaking
Energy Leaking. Yes, it’s a thing. You can leak energy like a tea strainer leaks tea. Every single thing in your life will either...
