If it’s happened once, it’s happened a thousand times - you’re in a work meeting and are complimented on a job well done for a project. Except instead of thanking everyone for their kind words, you blush and slunk down… read more
Mind Matters
Ho’oponopono: An Ancient Hawaiian Path to Forgiveness
For many, the new year is a perfect time to make resolutions, set goals and incorporate significant changes in their lives. It’s a clean slate, a fresh start. A great way to wipe the slate clean and start the new… read more
The Dangers of Road Rage
Honking horns, yelling, aggressive behavior… chances are good you’ve encountered an angry driver, or, you may be the angry driver. What is road rage, what causes it and what can be done about it? According to the AAA Foundation for… read more
Using Your Home to Enhance Your Mental Health
Your home is your castle. Time spent in your own dwelling is an opportunity to recharge and recover from what happens in the outside world. Over the past year, many people have found themselves spending more time at home than… read more
Mental Toughness in 75 Days
The 75 Hard Challenge has taken over social media with friends posting progress pictures and sharing book recommendations. What is this challenge, what does it entail and is it right for me? The 75 Hard Challenge was created by Andy… read more
Surviving Anorexia: One Woman’s Story
When Chelsea Kamody was 16 years old, her grandmother passed away, and it hit her very hard. She was extremely close to her grandmother and the grief left her with no appetite and a lot of mental anguish. A self-described… read more
Modern Day Stress vs. Meditation
In today’s modern world, the phrase “free time” has become the laughing stock of the English language. How could someone possibly have a free minute to spare when everyday life revolves around kids, technology, school, work and other like-minded activities? The irony of it all is… 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
Dealing with Distance: How to Manage a Long-Distance Relationship
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
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
