Most nights, Deana Sarshory falls asleep after catching up with her boyfriend. But, he is not physically there. He is behind the computer screen FaceTiming from his home in Virginia. Sarshory and her boyfriend, Sina Jahanshahi, have been dating for… read more
Mind Matters
When EQ is More Important Than IQ: Explaining Emotional Intelligence
The popularity of emotional intelligence has boomed in the past 20 years after psychologist Daniel Goleman authored a book of the same name in 1995. However, the concept is still relatively new to many individuals. Emotional intelligence (EI or EQ)… read more
Stressed Out or Anxious?
It is crunch time. You are facing a work deadline and hurtling toward zero hour. You can feel sweat dripping down your brow and your heart beats a tad faster as you keep pushing forward. You will be glad when… read more
Mind Over Matter: How Therapy Can Benefit Everyone
2020 has been a tough year for everyone and has been particularly difficult on our mental health. People globally were encouraged to maintain positive mental health through a variety of resources, especially therapy. Unfortunately, there is still a stigma surrounding… read more
Taking the Time to Learn: What Is Motor Learning?
Muscle memory is a term that is often used to describe the performance of a skill or task of which one has learned. The saying, โitโs just like riding a bike,โ is a good example of what most people understand… read more
How to Survive Seasonal Affective Disorder
Depression is not always a constant; there are some forms of depression that go through cycles and mirror the changing seasons. This type of depression is known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. According to the National Institute of Mental… read more
Anger Issues: Signs That Your Irritability is Something More
When it comes to anger issues, we tend to think of movies where two people get into an argument that ends with someone's fist through a door. Although symptoms of anger issues can be physical, someone's inability to contain their… read more
What is Wabi Sabi: Embracing Imperfection
My husband enjoys woodworking. I am very lucky, because that means I get to have one-of-a-kind, handcrafted, solid wood furniture completely customized to our tastes and needs. He has built us a dining room table, a dresser and, most recently,… read more
Stop Social Media Scrolling to Improve Your Mental Wellness
For many of us, our evening pre-bed ritual of relaxing while reviewing our social media feeds has become something that feels not quite like a comfort but something we tend to fall into night after night. Is our social media… read more
Does Decorating For the Holidays Make You Happier?
The holidays seem to start earlier and earlier every year. Grocery store shelves are stocked with an assortment of pumpkins and fall decorations during the peak of summer. Luckily, for those who crave the holiday season and spend November googling… read more