Many people enter the new year with big resolutions, but realistic, value-aligned goals matter more than lofty promises. Using SMART goals: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound, helps us build momentum without burnout. By focusing on what we truly value, we can start the year with clarity, purpose, and sustainable progress.
Have you ever noticed how some nights you fall asleep quickly and feel refreshed in the morning, while other nights your thoughts race and your body stays tense long after your head hits the pillow? What you do before bedtime can make a big difference. Establishing a calming evening routine, often called a sleep ritual, can be a powerful way to improve both your sleep quality and your mental well-being.
Have you ever caught yourself scrolling late into the night, only to wake up groggy and anxious the next day? Or maybe you’ve noticed how constant notifications make it hard to focus, even during quiet moments. In our hyper-connected world, technology keeps us plugged in 24/7, but sometimes that connection comes at the cost of…
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Children start forming their personalities early, and often you see glimpses of these personalities before they are even talking! One child may be calm and quiet, while your other child is bouncing off the walls. One child may not take things like comments, grades, or mistakes personally, while for another child, a small mistake feels…
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Art therapy offers a creative avenue for individuals to express emotions, process experiences, and foster healing. What is Art Therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses creative processes to improve mental health. It allows individuals to explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, and enhance self-awareness. Mental Health Benefits of Art Therapy Incorporating Art…
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As the days stretch a little longer and the air carries a sense of renewal, spring gently invites us to begin again. We often associate this season with clearing out closets and deep-cleaning our spaces, but what if we also treated it as a time to tend to our inner world? Just as we open…
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Politics can be a significant stressor for many that is difficult to ignore. Coping during a politically charged climate can be really challenging, especially when emotions and opinions are so strong. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and hopeless about the future. It is especially important to be aware of how politics impacts your well-being.…
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These are difficult times in which you allow yourself access to, and experience joy. You know the list: Social, political, and economic instability and polarization, regressive policies and orders, accelerating global warming and ecological changes, pandemics and health scares, wars and genocide, people being moved against their will, entrenched structural oppression, fear-mongering. Personal tragedies, daily…
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Should you be concerned about the amount of time you spend on your social media accounts? Social media has become a dominant force in shaping how individuals interact, communicate, and perceive the world around them. While platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok provide unprecedented opportunities for connection, they also raise significant concerns about their…
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By Juli Hishida, PhD Mental health, like physical health, requires an honest assessment and daily practice to see change. At the same time we are busy humans, juggling an endless list of to-dos, to-don’ts, and dream projects we can never seem to prioritize. After the bare minimum of work, school, childcare, eldercare, and eventually rest,…
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