Quotes on Mental Health Inspiration: When you are struggling with a mental health disorder, it is easy to feel as though you are all alone. It can feel as though no one understands what you are going through—and it can feel as if there is no place to turn for help and for hope. But …
In a less complicated world, there would only be one kind of depression. It would be easy to identify, easy to treat, and easily understood by both those who struggle with it and by those who don’t. Unfortunately, the world we live in is a lot of things, but uncomplicated is simply not one of …
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Another year is winding down, and that means a series of big holidays—including but not limited to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve—are on their way. That might have an impact on your mental health. For many folks, the arrival of the holidays is great news. After all, the holidays are a time of gatherings …
Most of us probably wish we were happier more of the time. Our lives are demanding, and we are not always good about taking the time to notice and enjoy moments of joy and happiness. That is a shame, because despite life’s challenges, most of us have quite a lot of reasons to feel happy …
You have probably heard or used (or both) an expression like, “He is just phoning it in.” “Phoning it in” is a way to describe someone who does not put a lot of effort into an activity. There are a couple of different theories regarding the origin of the idiom, but no matter the original …
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How do you feel about pumpkin spice? It is a surprisingly divisive question. Some people simply love pumpkin spice season, indulging in lattes and doughnuts and even pancakes that feature the flavor. Other people truly hate the annual arrival of all things pumpkin spice, finding the taste and scent and overall prevalence of the flavor …
You Pick the ‘Flavors’ that Support Your Mental Health Read More »
It can be hard to remember that there was a time before screens were a prominent part of our lives. But think of this: the very first movie ever made dates back to 1888. And this was no modern multi-hour epic. In fact, Louis Le Prince’s Roundhay Garden Scene is only two seconds long. As …
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At the very beginning of 2023, The New York Times—no doubt taking advantage of resolutions season—published a series called “The 7-Day Happiness Challenge.” On day six, the series turned its attention toward making—and keeping—plans with friends. The headline is pretty straight forward: “Don’t Cancel Those Plans.” The opening of the article was no less blunt: …
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Our minds are pretty darn magnificent. Our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, memories, and the motivations that power our behaviors are part of the somewhat mysterious thing we call “mind.” We say “somewhat mysterious” because it can be difficult to parse out what the difference is between our brain and our mind. The brain, of course, is …
Do you know the old song “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off”? It was written by Ira and George Gershwin and has been performed by many artists over the years. (Our fave? The version by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald.) The song is built around the idea that quite a number of words can be …
You Say Tomato, We Say Pomodoro: Time Management Supports Mental Health Read More »
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