Nov 22, 2022Worried About Holiday Spending? Tips to Destress the Holiday SeasonThe holiday season can be stressful for lots of reasons. This year is shaping up to be a doozy in the stress department. There’s so much awful going on in the world. Inflation is raising the prices of just about everything and a recession is looming over us. …Budgeting6 min readBudgeting6 min read
Oct 11, 2022You Are the Only Thing You Can Control. Here’s How.Let’s face it, life can be chaotic and unpredictable in both the best of times and the worst of times. And while we can’t always control what life throws at us, we can control how we react. It’s easy to let your emotions and behaviors run wild when things get…Mental Health5 min readMental Health5 min read
Sep 15, 2022Keeping It Together When the World Is Falling ApartLast year, the Washington Post ran the headline “The pandemic has caused almost two years of collective trauma. Some are at a breaking point”. The term collective trauma may have been unfamiliar to most people — it’s used mostly in academic circles. But it’s being used more and more to…Trauma8 min readTrauma8 min read
Aug 23, 2022How to Get Motivated When You Have No Motivation to Do AnythingWe all have those days when we have no motivation to do anything at all. …Motivation7 min readMotivation7 min read
Aug 16, 2022Don’t Be Fooled. This Economy Sucks.If you’ve been feeling like your bank account doesn’t match the increased costs of living, you aren’t alone. Whether the government or media wants to talk about it or not, the United States is on the brink of a recession, and it is being felt by people across the country. …Recession5 min readRecession5 min read
Jul 26, 2022It’s Not Just You. America Isn’t as Great as They Say It Is.For a long time, American media has positioned the U.S. as the example of what it means to be the greatest country in the world. But how true is that really in 2022? After all, a recent study reported that 85% of Americans feel like we’re on the wrong track. …Gaslighting7 min readGaslighting7 min read
Jul 19, 2022Want to be Happier? You Need to Start Living for YourselfLet me get this out of the way right up front. Living for yourself is not the same as being selfish. I feel it’s important to say that because it’s the exact opposite of what we learn practically from the moment we’re born. We live in a society that values…Being Yourself6 min readBeing Yourself6 min read
Jun 29, 2022Should I Be Worried About Nuclear War? Gun Violence? COVID? Looking At Facts May Help You Feel BetterIs worry keeping you awake at night? Are you worried about being worried? If you’ve been looking for answers on how to stop worrying, some recent research from Penn State might have some good news for you. Researchers asked a group of people with generalized anxiety disorder to keep a…Gun Violence8 min readGun Violence8 min read
Jun 22, 2022Feel like People Are Bringing You Down? 10 Ways to CopeHere’s a question for you: If you’re serious about living your best life, why are you hanging around with people who are unsupportive, drama-seeking, or negative? The people around you can affect your life in a lot of ways. You may not have time to focus on your goals because…Relationship Advice6 min readRelationship Advice6 min read
May 31, 2022Should You Start a Union at Work or Just Quit?“My job is making me depressed but I can’t quit.” I’ve heard this from many people who feel trapped in a job that’s making them miserable. I even wrote about what to do if you just want to quit working. Here’s the thing I want you to consider. …Unions6 min readUnions6 min read