There is something deeply human about creating. Whether with the written word, music, or visual creations, creativity has always been one of the ways people process emotion, connect with others, and make sense of our lives. As adults, many of us have lost touch with that part of ourselves. Creativity can become something we associate […]
At first glance, May feels hopeful. The weather is warmer. Summer is approaching. School is winding down. Vacations, graduations, celebrations, and longer days finally arrive after a long winter. Yet, for many of us, May can feel less like a fresh start and more like a stressful sprint to the finish line. Calendars become packed […]
At first glance, kindness and people pleasing can look almost identical. They can appear like showing up for others. Both can look like generosity, flexibility, and care. They also both often include saying “yes,” being accommodating, and trying to make things easier for the people around us. Yet, many of us have had the experience […]
The holidays bring a wide range of feelings, many of which are positive. Yet, for many of us, this season can bring up emotional fatigue, social burnout, and guilt. Between family obligations, travel, work parties, and in many cases, unrealistic expectations to stay cheerful, our emotional energy can quickly drain. Emotional exhaustion is what happens […]
We are amazed by how quickly technology is advancing. Artificial intelligence has become a daily companion for many. People are using ChatGPT, not just for composing emails, meal planning, and other time-saving tasks, but as a replacement for therapy. At first glance, this might sound really enticing. It’s a lower cost option to hopefully feel […]
There’s a new kind of honesty circulating online – and it’s coming from adult women. With humor, authenticity, and relatability, Melani Sanders, a 45-year-old mother of three, created the “We Do Not Care Club.” She created the club to support women going through perimenopause and menopause. She says, “we are putting the world on notice […]