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.
Mental health is a large component of well-being. For young adults (typically between 18–30 years), this period is full of major life changes: starting college, entering the workforce, managing finances, navigating relationships, and figuring out identity. These shifts can be exciting, but also overwhelming.
Mental health is a large component of well-being. For young adults (typically between 18–30 years), this period is full of major life changes: starting college, entering the workforce, managing finances, navigating relationships, and figuring out identity. These shifts can be exciting, but also overwhelming.
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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Boundaries are the invisible lines we draw around ourselves to protect our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. They are the framework that defines who we are and how we interact with the world. Establishing and maintaining boundaries is crucial for cultivating healthy relationships, fostering self-respect, and nurturing personal growth. Setting boundaries is not about building…
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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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By Dr. Neduveili With the fall and winter months approaching, it is not uncommon for many of us to notice changes in our mood. Many of us may notice feeling more down/sad, lower on energy, or more anxious than usual. This phenomenon has been more commonly called “autumn anxiety” or “winter blues” where mood changes…
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In light of the Olympics, a lot of attention has been paid to the recent mental health focus in athletics. A lot of attention and judgment have been directed toward Simone Biles and her choice to step out of the competition for the sake of her team. You may have even had some judgment about…
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By Dr. Tamara Cannon Unprecedented. Trying. Uncertain. These are all words that have been used to describe the year of 2020. The fear of contracting COVID-19 has brought a sense of unsafety. Quarantine and social distancing have changed the way we move in the world. Racial turmoil and political division have changed the way we…
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With the new year often comes new resolutions to make changes in our lives. Frequently, these resolutions can be big, sweeping changes: losing significant amounts of weight, stopping smoking or drinking, changing careers, or training for a marathon. While the idea of making such dramatic changes is appealing to us, the reality is often very…
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