Feeling Isolated? 5 Simple Tips for Connecting
Two women talking, photo titled Amigas by Dani VR at FlickrPhoto Credit: Dani VR
American culture is one that strongly values independence and achievement over connection and the collective good. If you are feeling isolated, you are not alone. Nearly 25% of Americans report... Read More...
Thanksgiving: America’s Ultimate Mood Cure
November 24, 2014
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As winter approaches and our moods take a natural dip, look no further than your Thanksgiving dinner for clues to keep the blues away. There is mounting research and interest in the fact that our... Read More...
5 Foods to Boost Your Mood (that you are probably not eating enough)
October 29, 2014
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While our physical health is regularly linked with our diet, our mental health is almost always attributed to biochemical or emotional factors. But with an increasing number of studies on brain... Read More...
Lazy is a Four Letter Word: Compassionate ways to Increase Motivation
It is bad enough to want to accomplish things when we just don’t feel we have the time, energy or motivation. So why make yourself feel even worse by calling yourself lazy? Instead, try these 7... Read More...
Fat is Not a Feeling: How to Combat a Negative Body Image
At some point or another we have all criticized our bodies. While it is difficult to experience inner pain or bear witness to the pain in the world, we have some control over our own bodies. It is... Read More...
Keeping Afloat as a Modern Family

Families have had to adjust to increased work hours and an economic downturn, yet political and economic institutions have not adjusted to the increased need for childcare and part time…

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The Gift of Boredom
February 6, 2014
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In America’s culture of busy-ness, boredom has become a four-letter word.  Not only is boredom regarded as a negative emotional state, it is generally viewed as a problem to be…

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The Power of Ambivalence

At any given time in the day, we feel more than two ways about something.  Maybe you wanted eggs for breakfast, but didn’t want to take the time to make…

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Who To Trust
January 16, 2014
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To my initial horror, my husband recently stopped taking his multivitamin.  Ok, this may not sound like a big deal, especially in a household where fruits and vegetables abound at…

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