Coping Strategies for Getting Out of an Anxiety Spiral
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by anxious thoughts that your mind starts to shut down, you end up scrolling through mindless videos on your phone, binge-eating, and ignoring your problems? Before you know it, the whole day has passed, and you’ve found yourself...
Beauty Sleep is Real: How to Improve Your Nighttime Habits for Better Skin
Getting your beauty sleep is more than just a popular saying. Research has found that having just two days of sleep deprivation can negatively impact your attractiveness. A lack of sleep increases the stress hormone cortisol, which can cause breakouts, as well as...
Social Anxiety is Normal – 5 Ways to Ease Your Nerves and Engage with Confidence
Has your heart ever raced right before a meeting at work? Have you ever felt a sense of dread at being invited to a social event where you don’t know anyone? Or have you ever sat amongst a group of friends and felt like you were contributing the least value to the...
Redefining the Term “Boss Babe” – With Kudos for Your Unique Journey
Michelle Obama once said, “The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.” Women have come a long way throughout history to be honored and celebrated as hardworking and ambitious people...
Reasons to Try Therapy, Even If You Think You’re Okay
“I’m fine.” “I’m doing okay.” How often have you said those words about yourself, without really unpacking just what it is that you’re going through? It can be easy to underestimate your problems and brush off discussing your mental health concerns on rainy days...
Five Things to Ask Your Doctor at Your Next Health Check-Up
Are you speaking to your doctor about your general health and wellness? We often go to the doctor when we feel sick or need to renew a prescription. But while your doctor can play a critical role in making you feel better, they’re also important in addressing your...
Motherhood, Career, and Balance: A Journey of Overcoming and Achievements
Being a mother is a transformative role. But balancing its responsibilities with a successful career can be a daunting challenge, especially when you have children at different stages of learning and attention. In my case, as a mother of three children—a nearly...
Saving Water: A Critical Mission for Drinking Water Week
Water is more than just a substance; it's life itself coursing through our veins. Without water, our bodies cease to function. It's the silent force that fuels our existence, yet it carries no calories, only vitality. As we come together to celebrate Drinking Water...
Single and Thriving: How Taking Time for Yourself Empowers You as a Woman
After my then-husband decided to pack his things and leave, I was left alone in what used to be our one-bedroom apartment with my cat and a bottle of wine. I sat on the floor sipping wine, cat purring on my lap, when it dawned on me—I was at peace. Sure, I had some...
Being Honest: The Bedrock of Trust Fosters Authenticity and Confidence
Did you know there is a National Honesty Day? This annual observance, marked on April 30, was established by M. Hirsh Goldberg, former press secretary to the governor of Maryland, in 1990. I firmly believe that honesty is one of the most essential qualities. It...
Emotional Overeating: Self-Soothing Behavior Can Lead to a Cycle of Risky Consequences
Disordered eating is a hot-button topic in the media. With so many buzzwords floating around – clean eating, all-natural, detox – it’s difficult to know what choices to make for our health. Underneath the surface of diet-related discussions are intense emotions,...
Capturing Courage and Self-Sacrifice on National Superhero Day
When we were younger, our superheroes were mostly fictional characters. National Superhero Day was created by Marvel in 1995 to honor its iconic superheroes, including my personal favorite, Iron Man. What makes superheroes so captivating? Perhaps it’s a combination...
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