Why Mindfulness Matters

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Mindfulness has become a bit of a buzzword over the last few years.
But what exactly is it?

Is It Really Just a Hobby?

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By Andy Conrad The word hobby is such an interesting word. It sounds like a casual afterthought, a nickname, or an abbreviated word that did not get a proper send-off. It makes me think it could be an inferior mode of transportation in Britain. Whatever you may think of its construction as a word, and […]

How to Bring an End To Eating Disorder Stigma

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By Katie Frauenfelder, MA, PLPC, NASM CPT Now that this year’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week has ended, so will many of the posts, articles, and shared personal stories designed to shed light on this devastating disease. While it is amazing to see so many people passionate in their quest to bring awareness to the […]

What Sparks Joy for You?

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By Sarah Al-Zadjali Are you familiar with the KonMari method of #SparkJoy? It was brought to light by Marie Kondo, a Japanese organizing consultant and author who encourages you to explore a different way of de-cluttering your home and personal spaces. It’s not about discarding items that you no longer want, but being mindful about […]

Give Yourself the Gift of Self-Compassion

By Laura Chackes, Psy.D. At this time of year when we are consumed with giving to others, most of us don’t ever think about giving to ourselves. In our society, it’s often looked down upon to think much about yourself. When I talk about self-compassion, many say that they feel like it’s selfish to put […]