by Ali Barnum | Apr 2, 2023 | Coping, Intention, Mental Health, Values
In a fast paced society with endless things to buy, consume, and work towards, we feel a lot of pressure to consistently achieve. Achievement can look like many different things: more money, more stuff, a better career, or a better life. And the pressure to constantly...
by Ali Barnum | Mar 27, 2023 | Coping, Intention, Relationships, Skills, Tools
Improving communication is a great goal for individuals and couples who want to improve their relationships. In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), DEAR MAN letters are a technique used to help individuals communicate more effectively in difficult situations. Benefits...
by Ali Barnum | Mar 21, 2023 | Happiness, Health, Intention, Mental Health, Mindfulness
Living a more simple, intentional lifestyle gives us the opportunity to live less stressful and more full lives. Living simply can help us stop chasing the luxuries and non-necessities we’re sometimes after to focus on the things that are truly important to us. If...
by Ali Barnum | Mar 15, 2023 | Coping, Health, Intention, Mental Health, Mindfulness
In a very fast-paced society, it’s easy to find ourselves overwhelmed with many to-do lists, tasks to complete, errands to run, and expenses to pay. Being overwhelmed like that can cause us to feel stressed, anxious, distracted, and unhappy. But if we live a more...
by Ali Barnum | Mar 10, 2023 | Intention, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Therapy
A lack of motivation is a common experience for many people. It can be frustrating and challenging to overcome. However, there are several ways to increase and maintain it that can help individuals achieve their goals and feel more fulfilled in their daily lives. In...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 25, 2023 | Intention, Mental Health, Skills, Support, Tools
We talk about it a lot these days, but what do you know about the importance of self care? Self-care is the practice of taking care of yourself, both physically and mentally, in order to maintain overall well-being. It can take many forms, including exercise, eating...