Let's set the scene: You made a mistake and your head is flooded with thoughts about how you can never get things right and how you always mess up. As you seethe with frustration and hopelessness, you reach for your phone to zone out on social media to numb out the negative thoughts and feelings. This is pattern that's been in your life for quite some time now and it seems like an endless cycle. It helps for a little bit, but ultimately comes back to start again. You know som

When a problem arises, a lot of us have that urge to jump into fix it mode and solve the problem right away. I experienced this recently when I lost my credit card at a show I went to. Immediately my heart started pounding and a surge of adrenaline swept my body. My worries started spiraling quickly from “oh man, I can’t believe I lost my card” to “someone stole my card and they are currently racking up thousands of dollars.” Looking back now, I roll my eyes at this memory, t

Routines and schedules can either help or hinder our mental health. Read more about the ways that you can reassess the balance in your life.

Mindfulness is a word that you’ve probably heard a lot about recently. What does this actually mean, and why is it helpful? Mindfulness is the act of stopping, noticing what you are experiencing, and doing so without any judgement. For example, taking a moment at a stop light to notice how my body feels, what emotions I have, and not coming to any judgements about myself or my feelings. If you’re like me, I’m often tense when driving and don’t realize this until I check in. M