Building Resilience When the Future Feels Unsteady
Resilience—the capacity to adapt, recover, and keep moving forward—is a mental skillset that matters more than ever in a world defined by rapid change, economic uncertainty, and constant information overload. For people who feel anxious about what lies ahead, future-proofing the mind isn’t about predicting outcomes; it’s about strengthening how you meet whatever comes next. A Quick Orientation Before We…
Shifting Your Teen’s Relationship with Social Media
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and author of the book, Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Teenager Cope with Worry, I am frequently asked about the relationship between adolescent anxiety and current social media use. While it is near impossible to disregard the impact of social media on teen mental health, I do not recommend prohibiting…
The Wellness Reframe: The Strategic Power of Doing Nothing
I used to think rest days were for quitters. Then plantar fasciitis—and too many injuries—taught me otherwise. In a fitness culture that glorifies the grind, doing nothing feels like giving up. But what if your rest days are the most important training days of all? Rest isn't weakness. It's wisdom. Learning About Recovery the Hard Way Mid-40s. Marathon training. Convinced…
3 Keys for Better Sleep
There is a wholeness concept for an ideal way of living that I think is too often missed. We focus on physical wellness, social wellness, or professional wellness. The list goes on to components of financial, medical, and even spiritual wellness. With recently reporting record numbers of anxiety, medicated emotional needs, and waiting lists for crisis and mental health services,…
8 Ways to Give the Gift of Time this Father’s Day
As we roll into the month of June, most of us will be inundated with ads for Father’s Day gifts, seeing images of lawnmowers, grills, flash before your eyes. For those of us still lucky enough to have our fathers around, figuring out what to get dad can be a stressful to-do item as you lean into your summer season.…
5 Career Paths for Fitness Enthusiasts
It's no secret that a career in fitness has the potential to be very profitable. After all, lots of people seek advice and want guidance during training sessions from these types of professionals to improve their overall health and fitness. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics even states that fitness careers, such as fitness instructors and exercise physiologists, can earn up…
5 Tips for Before, During and After Your Run
There’s no wrong way to run. There are, however, ways to run that may be doing more harm than good. While running hosts numerous benefits—like improved metabolism, productivity, and sleep—overexerting yourself, skipping your warm up or cool down, or running through aches and pains can actually damage your body. For all its benefits, running can cause numerous injuries, from blisters…
5 Ways to Train Smarter to Run Faster
Aiming to run a personal record in the 5k? Trying to quality for the Boston Marathon? Most runners want to run faster but some find themselves plateauing too early or getting injured. Here are some easy habits that will ensure you get the most out of your efforts. #1 Build an Aerobic Base Before Speed Spend at least one month,…
5 Ways You Can Help A Foster Family
May is National Foster Care Month. With the emphasis this month on foster care, we will hear a lot of appeals for people to become foster parents. The pull to provide a family to children who need one is strong, but not everyone has the resources to become one. Below are some ways you can help a foster child short…
6 Hacks for Better Digital Wellness
May 6th is Digital Wellness Day. It is an opportunity to optimize your relationship with technology and those around you. Call it a motivator, catalyst, or excuse. It is a great chance to reflect on your current "digital well-being," and if, how and why you would like it to improve. It could be as simple as just going about your…
Creative Ways to Walk More Every Day
It’s not always easy to stay in shape. Between family, school and work responsibilities, it can be difficult to squeeze in time to workout. Luckily, walks are a convenient and easy way to stay physically and mentally healthy. Whether you want to lose a little weight or improve your mood, we’ve outlined some creative ways to take more steps each…
