Last year, we talked about setting new year’s intentions rather than resolutions. The thinking here is that resolutions are outcome-focused. If you fall short of your goal, you’ll feel like...
With December in full swing, your to-do list may very well be about a mile long. And gift shopping is probably right up there near the top. With the pressure...
It’s the most stressful time of the year — at least for a lot of people. Whether you get overwhelmed with your seasonal to-dos, you know this time of year will...
In our last blog, we talked about all of the different things gratitude does for us, from making us happier to boosting our physical health and supporting our relationships. If...
‘Tis the season to be thankful. As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we get a built-in reminder to practice gratitude. That can go way beyond saying thanks to the person who...
Have you ever noticed that feel a little sadder or more tired in the winter? It might not be your imagination. It could be seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, for...
As we enter fall (or the closest thing we get to it here in Ventura County), the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder. It could be...
On the surface, it might seem like a simple thing. But you’re probably aware that your mood plays a powerful role in your wellbeing. Even so, a lot of the...
In the middle of an ongoing global health crisis, we’ve talked a lot about physical wellness. But October reminds us that there’s another important component to health: emotional wellness. And...
Suicide is a very stigmatized topic and often super uncomfortable for people to talk about. But it’s important to talk about because it’s actually the tenth leading cause of death...