Experiencing awe through “Collective Effervescence” When I deliver presentations on happiness and burnout prevention, I love to talk about the power of awe for mental health….
Therapeutic Journaling for Mental Health
Therapeutic Journaling for Mental Health Writing about emotional pain helps to identify negative thinking patterns and critical self-talk. This is very effective, as negative thoughts are…
6 Meaningful Gratitude Ideas for Thanksgiving
By yourself 1. Before leaving your bedroom, sit on the edge of your bed, close your eyes, and think about one thing that you’re grateful for….
Express Appreciation – A Simple Way to Foster Closeness in Relationships
One of the simplest things that you can do to foster closeness in a relationship is to express appreciation. It also has a positive impact on…
Stop Telling Yourself Happiness Lies
Often, we are given subtle or not so subtle messages through motivational quotes and Instagram posts that are simply not true. When we accept them as…
Make Every Day Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day. For me, every day is Mental Health Day. I love sharing my framework, The 4 Ps, for positive mental health with colleges, businesses, and…
Joy and Goofiness – Two Underrated Paths to Happiness
An often overlooked important part of happiness is regularly engaging in activities that bring you joy. We are our best selves when we feel fulfilled, and…
When life feels heavy, try these…
When I wrote my book, Feeling Good, I intentionally kept the methods easy to do. They’re methods that are effective when you’re feeling down and lacking…
The Power of Nature and Awe for Physical and Mental Health
I try to never take for granted that I have this beauty in my town. Today’s adventure for this “Moon Mom” – Schooley’s Mountain Park. My…