There are some that see the glass as half full. Other, see it half empty. For those that see it full, they don’t see anything negative about missing the other half, they only appreciate the half that is there. In… read more
Mind Matters
Discover the Social Benefits of Meditation
If meditation is typically a solitary, internal practice, how can it improve our relationships with others? Meditation helps us make peace with the world because it gives us space to let our true selves emerge — the part we do… read more
Loving Number One: Practicing Self-Care
The term “self-care” may conjure the image of a woman at the spa, perhaps with cucumber slices over her eyes while someone paints her nails and massages her feet. But self-care is more than a superficial indulgence; practicing self-care is… read more
Learn More About Phobias and How They Affect Us
Everyone has something that makes their skin crawl or their knees a little weak — something that makes their eyes widen and their mouths let out an ever-so-piercing shriek. Whether it is heights, spiders or monsters under the bed, fears… read more
The Season for Self-Acceptance and Body Positivity
In today's world, we can not escape constant comparisons. On Instagram, guys show off their muscles and women flaunt their smooth skin, leaving viewers who maybe don't look like them thinking, "I wish I could look like that." It is… read more
Addicted to Fitness
Regular exercise is essential for optimal physical and emotional health but is it possible to have too much of a good thing? The Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults complete 150 to 300… read more
Be Mesmerized by the Benefits of Hypnotherapy
When we think of hypnosis, the image that often comes to mind is a Freudian psychiatrist dangling a pocket watch in front of a patient, informing them that they are getting very sleepy, until their eyes close and they essentially… read more
Living with OCD
Many people associate obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with actions like excessive hand washing or folding towels in a specific way. While these can be symptoms of OCD, the condition itself is much more complex and can be truly debilitating to those… read more
Sleeping with Teddy: Is it OK to sleep with a stuffed animal into adulthood?
As children, most of us had that one special item we loved to snuggle. A soft blanket, a stuffed animal or a comfortable pillow might have made us feel safe, calm or comforted. But as we got older, these once… read more
What floating can do for your mind
Clearing the mind is said to have positive effects on your well-being. Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) is a process where relaxation and meditation is performed in an environment isolated from sight and sound. The floatation form of this therapy,… read more
