The Importance of “No” and How to Say It

The Importance of “No” and How to Say It

I don’t know about you, but I used to be a serious people pleaser. If someone asked me a favor, I would almost always say yes to it, even if it was something I didn’t want to do or if it was out of my way. While this usually pleased the other person (hence the term),...
Healthy Habits for the Holidays

Healthy Habits for the Holidays

The holiday season can be such a joyous time for family and friends to get together, while for others it can be difficult. You may find yourself a bit challenged spending time with old friends and family while trying to maintain healthy habits. Some healthy habits to...
The Benefits of Reading on Mental Health

The Benefits of Reading on Mental Health

She is too fond of books and it has turned her brain – Louisa May Alcott  A room without books is like a body without a soul – Cicero  Books are good company, in sad times and happy times, for books are people – people who have managed to stay alive by...
Oxytocin and Mental Health

Oxytocin and Mental Health

Do you ever just yearn for a hug or physical touch to make you have that warm fuzzy feeling inside? The feeling where you feel loved and wanted and safe. Oxytocin is one of the four feel-good hormones. They call it the love hormone because it helps us bond with one...
5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself This Fall

5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself This Fall

Fall is the most wonderful time of the year! Or, wait, was that Christmas? Well, fall for me is the most wonderful time of the year. For some people, fall may simply indicate the end of summer and the start of colder weather, allergies, and an earlier nighttime. For...
The Therapeutic Benefits of Having a Pet Fish

The Therapeutic Benefits of Having a Pet Fish

When life gets you down, you know what you gotta do? Just keep swimming – Dory (Finding Nemo)   Fish can be very therapeutic to have and relaxing to look at. There are many benefits to having a fish in the house, such as reducing your stress, helping keep you...