There's a significant difference between being highly motivated to feel your best and obsessed or preoccupied with health. One feels empowering, practical and reasonable, and the other creates anxiety, guilt, and overwhelm. Emily Fonnesbeck You may have noticed a term popping up every now and then during...
Belonging is about being connected to ourselves and to others in a way that allows us to be who we are. Tara Brach Belonging is a fundamental human need that shapes our sense of identity, connection, and well-being. It goes beyond mere inclusion; it's about feeling accepted, valued,...
Love is not just a feeling; it's a skill that can be learned and nurtured over time. John Gottman Love is a complex emotion, but that doesn't mean we can't take steps to understand it, nurture it, and share more of it with others. According to the research...
Self-compassion is being gentle with yourself even when you feel like being self-critical. It's choosing understanding over judgment. Kristin Neff, PhD Self-love may seem an essential component of emotional wellness. After all, if we can't love ourselves, how can we ever hope to form loving relationships with others? But...
Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future. Paul Boese We all know there's an art to apologizing. But, what about the art of forgiveness? Making the choice to forgive is a profound act of liberation, with the potential to free both the forgiver...
I began feeling like my mind was "lighter" and the heaviness (both physically and mentally) was lifting, which was really exciting! Courtney, TMS patient We're proud of the technology, team, and process we offer our patients seeking Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment. (New to TMS? Learn more about...
Some words are so powerful, they echo throughout the ages. Offering up new insights each time we revisit them. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we're highlighting some of his most timeless thoughts. And the emotional wellness truths they hold for us all. Enjoy! Read on...
Winter is not a season, it's a celebration. Anamika Mishra As the temperature drops and the snow (finally!) begins to fall, it's clear that winter has arrived. But, are you wintering? "Wintering" is a term often used metaphorically to describe periods of rest, reflection, and self-care, just as...
What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring into the new year. Vern McLellan As 2023 draws to a close, our thoughts naturally turn to the year ahead. And with so much focus on the future, many of us are...
It's the season of hope and grace, and yet people are so overwhelmed. John Luehr, MD The holiday season is often associated with joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for many of us, it can also bring about stress, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness. Balancing the demands of festive...