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What if the secret to getting everything you wanted was as simple as proclaiming to anyone who would listen that you’re extremely lucky? Let’s take it a step further: what if you simply had to say you’re lucky to no one but the ‘universe’ for you to have the life of your dreams? According to … Read more

Lymphatic drainage massage has been getting a lot of buzz lately, primarily for its purported sculpting and detoxing benefits. In fact, videos with the #lymphaticdrainagemassage hashtag have crossed 200 million views on TikTok. But the massage technique can do more than make your skin glow and cheekbones pop. Disclaimer It’s best to consult your healthcare practitioner before … Read more

We have a natural tendency to dwell on the past. After all, our experiences and decisions—including the good and the not-so-pretty—ultimately help inform who we are today and can have a lasting impact on our world. As important as past experiences are, though, they don’t have to define us or hold us back in our … Read more

Finding a psychiatrist can be tricky. Most don’t accept insurance, and there are often long waiting lists that mean you can’t get an appointment for weeks or even months. So, when you do find a psychiatrist, it’s understandable that you might not be willing to let them go. However, what’s more important than having a psychiatrist … Read more

If you’re someone who menstruates, you’ve probably noticed that your moods and energy levels fluctuate based on where you are in your cycle. For example, right before your period, you might feel irritable and sluggish, but in the middle of your cycle, you might notice a burst of energy.1 What if you were able to adjust your … Read more

In life, we spend a lot of our time either at home or at work—or school if we’re a student. But what about all the other places we hang out when we’re not at these two places? Often referred to as ‘third places’ these are the spaces we occupy when we’re socializing with friends or … Read more

We have many idioms about grass, often based on how green it is, as a way to think about our own lives. For example, “the grass is greener where you water it,” which tells us that we get out of life what we put into it. Far more common, however, is the idea that “the … Read more

What is it about Mondays that always has us struggling? Somehow, the day just drags on and on, with no end in sight. The dread sets in on Sunday night and when that alarm clock goes off Monday morning, the very thought of getting up and facing everything that’s piled up over the weekend is enough to … Read more

Impression management is all of the conscious and unconscious processes that we use to control how others perceive us. It involves actions that often cast us in a favorable light in order to achieve our goals. “We all engage in purposeful and subconscious behaviors to manage the perceptions that others have of us. This kind … Read more

We all go through difficult times, make mistakes, or say the wrong thing sometimes. In these situations, our inner critic often takes over, scolding us and leaving us feeling angry, upset, disappointed, embarrassed, or ashamed at ourselves. But what if there was a way to navigate these difficulties with kindness and understanding instead? That’s where self-compassion comes … Read more