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Feeling anxious without knowing why? Learn 7 surprising reasons for unexplained anxiety and discover practical, calming strategies that can bring relief.

We can easily end up blaming people in our lives, circumstances, our past, and sometimes even toward God or fate. But blame steals our power and keeps us stuck in painful places. Accountability opens doors to new choices.

If you’ve found yourself wondering, “How do I make new friends?” you’re not alone. Many people at some point find themselves realizing they need to make some good friends. Even just one or two close friendships can make a profound difference in your mental health. It takes time, though. We’re often shown images of instant connection, the moment you “click” with someone, the friend who just gets you. While that can happen, most good friendships develop slowly, through consist

Developing a growth mindset requires viewing failures as only setbacks that lead to greater learning and adaptability.

Boundaries are one of the most misunderstood concepts in relationships, yet they are crucial for developing healthy connections.

If you’ve ever felt like different parts of you are in conflict, Internal Family Systems can help identify the core struggle.

Imagine. .. you're a fish just swimming along in peaceful, cool waters heading toward an area that promises tasty snacks and maybe even...

Sleep loss impairs mental health by reducing serotonin & dopamine as well as increasing irritability and the stress response.

Information about recognizing OCD, common myths, and the treatment process of exposure and response prevention (ERP).

When communication isn't going well...rewind. Just like in a choose your own adventure story, you can create a different ending.

Fight/flight reinforces the idea that no one can meet your need and that you are the only one you can rely on, keeping you stuck.

Kids are always watching how you navigate conflict and manage your emotions. The example you set likely becomes their strategy as well.

Anger is a wonderfully sensitive instrument for detecting problems, but it's not very accurate when it comes to solving problems.

We are constantly working to balance tradeoffs. How do you decide what to say no to?

When we become good story-tellers of our experience, it has tremendous benefits for our mental health.

The holidays are filled with opportunities for us to be intentional about guarding our peace as well as to give generously when we are able.

We need to adjust our idle speeds to changing conditions around us. Idling too high uses up our resources; motivation suffers if too low.

What can we do when it seems like there is nothing we can do?

Is better to expect a partner to "just know" and that you also "know" what's happening inside, or to trust enough to share openly?

An activated attachment system can feel so powerful that we mistake it for love.