You probably know that when someone significant in your life dies, you have to give yourself time to grieve. But when that loved one happens to be a cherished pet, it’s common to feel completely lost about what you’re supposed to do. You may be asking yourself, “How am I
Living in NYC is hard. It’s not for everyone. But if you’re like me, and have always been drawn to this city, then you figure out ways to make it work. When I moved to NYC from Florida 11 years ago, people would ask me why I wanted to live
Whether it’s buying flowers for yourself, looking at flowers, picking, giving, or receiving flowers, there is just something about flowers that always brings me so much joy. Which makes me wonder… why? Why are we, as human beings, so drawn to flowers? What is the psychology of flowers? For me, there
If taking care of your mental health in the new year is something you want to start focusing on more seriously, putting a Mental Health New Year’s resolution in place is one of the most positive ways you can ring in the new year. Because New Year’s resolutions aren’t about
As I patiently wait for the release of Midnights, I thought that it would be fun to pour over Taylor Swift’s entire discography and choose what I believe are her top 10 songs for healing. We all know that Taylor Swift has the uncanny ability to make us feel SEEN.
If journaling is something you’ve been intrigued by, but just haven’t been able to bring yourself to do it, you’ve found yourself in the right place. Because this article right here, is the ultimate guide to get you to start journaling by getting the most out of your journaling with
If you are looking to start therapy in NYC, one of the biggest hurdles to get over is sorting through the hundreds (if not thousands) of options that exist in Manhattan (not mention Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island). And full disclosure – I know how hard it can be to
If you’re ready to start taking care of your mental health, but don’t know how to afford therapy without insurance, I feel you. I’ve been there. But you’re in luck! Because below is a list of creative avenues you can take to get the mental health treatment you’ve been searching
Do you dread weekends where you don’t have every moment filled with some kind of plan or event? Or feel stressed and lonely if someone cancels on you? If so, there is one mind shift you need to enjoy being alone. I remember being fresh out of college, and absolutely
It is a rainy day in Brooklyn. I am sitting at my kitchen table, drinking an iced coffee, listening to Taylor Swift’s brand new album, Folklore, on repeat. It was unexpectedly released last night, and I have now found myself, unexpectedly, overwhelmed by emotions. Taylor Swift has obviously become an
Most people believe that therapy is reserved only for individuals who are experiencing extreme dysfunction. But what about those people who are able to function “normally,” but still have that feeling that something is not quite right? Below is a list of signs that you may benefit from talking to
Last week I had the privilege of attending a talk with Eckhart Tolle at the NYU Skirball Center. His ability to command a room with stillness is a unique kind of magic, and I’m grateful to have spent 90 minutes in his presence. I was deeply impacted by his take
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