"I'm so busy!" We hear this phrase used all of the time because the reality is we are really busy. Life is chaotic. Work demands, home-life responsibilities, family, friends, hobbies, self-care are all things which take up our time and attention on a daily basis, leaving us more susceptible to exhaustion and burnout along the … Continue reading How To Work Smarter, Not Harder
Do you ever just scroll through social media, all happy and excited, to then find yourself suddenly frustrated and annoyed by all of the stuff you see posted? Social media is truly such a wonderful thing but it can be too much sometimes. When it comes to health and wellness especially, it seems social media … Continue reading Why Wellness Doesn’t Need To Be Hard
I remember feeling so anxious, confused, and overwhelmed while I was finishing my up my Bachelor's degree in Psychology, and not just because it was college and the work was challenging but because I needed to start applying to graduate programs and I had no idea where to start. The mental health field is SO … Continue reading How To Choose The Right Career Path In Mental Health When You Are Feeling Stuck
Guest Blog Post Written By Emma N. Arnoff, LCSW Are they eating enough? Are they eating too much? What is that rash? When should they be walking? Where should they sleep? How do I discipline them? Am I doing this right? Did I miss something? Will I ever figure this out? As a mother of twin boys, … Continue reading How To Overcome Information Overload: Top Tools To Parent With Confidence
Have you ever seen those memes where it pokes fun at someone for putting hundreds of dollars into their online shopping cart, then getting squeamish over the $5.99 shipping cost? The meme is meant to be silly, but is also pretty relatable because let's face it, we have all done this at one point or … Continue reading Why Investing In Yourself Is The Most Important Thing You Can Do
I remember when I first decided to start a blog. That was 3 years ago. Then I remember when I actually did start my blog. That was a little over a year ago. Why was there such a big gap between deciding and doing? Because I was TERRIFIED. I thought for sure no one cared … Continue reading Why Blogging Doesn’t Have To be scary
Guest Blog Post Written By: Topsie VandenBosch, LMSW In this age of social media where there is so much noise about online strategies that you "need" to be using in order to build your therapy practice as well as suggested platforms that you should be on in order to do that effectively, there are these lies … Continue reading Top 5 Social Media Marketing Lies Most Therapists Believe To Be True
There is a reason the gyms are jam-packed at the beginning of each new year, followed by a steady decline as the year progresses. It's because we like the idea of making changes for the better, but many of us struggle with how to effectively implement those changes long-term. We all know this song and … Continue reading How To Change Your Life: Small Steps Which Will Have Big Results
It's Friday evening. The workday is over and you're feeling excited to have the next two days off. The evening feels full of promise, excitement, and possibility. You're smiling, happy, and full of life. And then you blink and it's Sunday evening and Monday is looming around corner. You notice that familiar feeling of anxiety … Continue reading How To Combat The Sunday-Scaries
I love working out. No, seriously, I LOVE working out. I love it so much that I plan out my workouts ahead of time each week and put them into my calendar. I suggest working out as a way to hang out with my friends. I am even writing an entire blog post about why … Continue reading How I Fell In Love With Fitness And Found Inner Happiness