7 Relaxing Things To Do In NYC When You Need To Chill Out
If you live in NYC, learning to relax isn’t just a nice skill to have. It is a necessity if you want to survive in this city, and actually enjoy your time here. And don’t get me wrong. I absolutely love living in NYC. But as magical as it can feel living here, it can […]
Finding A Therapist in NYC: What Is The Best Approach?
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 find a therapist. I tried […]
“Never Have I Ever” Is Therapy For Your Teenage Self
Is it just me, or is Never Have I Ever one of the most relatable, therapeutic, and unexpectedly profound sitcoms you’ve ever seen? I really wish shows like this were on TV when I was a teen. Even now, as a 30-something-year-old, it’s still managing to nourish that inner-adolescent that still exists inside of me. […]
Hate Being Alone? Try These 5 Tips From a Therapist
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 hating the idea of being […]
1-Minute Mindfulness Exercises That Will Ease Your Anxiety
You’ve probably heard about the benefits of practicing mindfulness. It can help reduce anxiety, increase self-awareness, encourage kindness, and even improve tolerance around physical pain. And luckily, mindfulness can be practiced in any moment, even for just 1 minute at a time. It’s like a more practical, accessible kind of meditation. Mindfulness is simply a […]
A List Of Taylor Swift Songs To Process Strong Emotions
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 incredible force in our culture. […]
Flow Characteristics and How To Find Your Personal Flow State
Have you ever sat down to work on a project, or start a new hobby, and suddenly hours have passed and you have no idea where the time went? That, my friend, means you found your flow! What Are The Characteristics Of Flow? Flow is a state of being, where you are completely engaged in […]
If You Dread the Holiday Season, I Have Good News
There are endless reasons as to why you might hate the holidays. It can be the most wonderful, yet the most stressful, time of the year! Holiday stress can feel very overwhelming at times, because it doesn’t just occur on the actual day – there are months of anticipation leading up. Maybe you are stuck […]
Do I Need a Therapist? Here are 7 Signs
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 a professional, AKA a therapist. […]
When People Write Love Letters to Trees
This article was posted in The Atlantic back in 2015, but someone forwarded it to me the other day and it completely lifted my spirits. It reminded me of how important it is to take breaks from the bad news out there and to acknowledge some of the good. Quick Synopsis: In the city of […]