by Ali Barnum | Apr 6, 2023 | Coping, Health, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Values
Our work can sometimes seem like the biggest part of our identity, especially because so many of us spend so much of our time working. However, this can cause issues when it comes to understanding the other parts of our identity other than viewing ourselves solely as...
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 21, 2023 | Mental Health, Relationships, Support, Values
If you’ve ever felt like the black sheep of your family, or felt that your family doesn’t understand you and vice versa, family dynamics are probably quite tough to deal with. In addition, complexities within families can create negative patterns and keep them alive...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 8, 2023 | Coping, Happiness, Mindfulness, Values
What would it be like to schedule moments of joy in your life? We schedule in all of our activities and appointments such as doctor’s visits, sports practices and even work obligations. Why not joy? Often, we are so busy running from one activity to the next that our...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 2, 2023 | Health, Intention, New Beginnings, Skills, Tools, Values
Like most people, you probably have a list of things you would like to accomplish in your life. However, this can be a difficult task. Thankfully, there is a way to turn this list of things into a reality with the use of SMART. goals. Let’s take a look at the...
by Ali Barnum | Dec 1, 2022 | Culture, Identity, Values
We are never just one part of identity. You are not just who you are as a parent, sibling, employee, but as a combination of these facets, as well as others. Taking a holistic look at the multiple facets of our identity can help us understand the role we play in each...
