Madison Wilie
Making Goals
It’s still early in the year. Have you stuck to your New Year’s resolutions? If your answer is “no,” that’s okay! Implementing change in your life takes patience, determination, and tact. Are you setting yourself up for success? Are your goals manageable, realistic, and definitive? Making a goal isn’t as simple as telling yourself, “I’m […]
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Positive Personal Habits
The habits you incorporate into your daily routine can have a positive or negative impact on your mental health. If the majority of your practices are healthy and helpful, you will begin to notice that you can be more productive, organized, and even physically healthier. If the majority of your habits are negative, you might […]
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Managing Your Time
As we grow older, we take on more responsibility. You move out and go to college. No one is there to force you to do your homework or go to class. You get a job, but it’s up to you to show up and do your best. You have to pay bills, make time for […]
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Your Kids and Stress
Your child experiences stress, just like you do. They have homework, friends, social scenarios, academic expectations, all on top of developing their personalities and learning who they are. We aren’t born with a manual explaining appropriate coping mechanisms for when we feel overwhelmed. That’s where you come in! Have you taught your children how to […]
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Is Counseling Right for You?
In the past, counseling has been incorrectly stigmatized as something only for people with serious mental health issues. But, haven’t you ever needed someone to talk to? Do you sometimes feel stressed, lonely, or unable to sort through the thousands of thoughts in your head? While therapy is certainly beneficial for people struggling with mental […]
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Changing Your Body Image
Are you happy with the way that you feel about your appearance? I don’t mean are you happy with the way you look. Take a moment to reflect on the thoughts and feelings that cross your mind when you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror or when you get dressed in the morning. […]
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Do You Have a Healthy Body Image?
How do you feel in your own skin? When you see yourself in the mirror, do you hyperfocus on your flaws? Or do you have a sense of acceptance? Body image has less to do with your appearance and more to do with how you view yourself. You could be the picture of health but, […]
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Self-Care in the Morning
Mornings are often regarded as the worst time of the day. You have to get out of bed (yuck), prepare for your day, and either go to work, school or do household chores. However, the morning can become an instrumental part of your self-care practices and set the tone for the rest of your day. […]
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Dealing with Social Anxiety
After spending the past year in self-isolation, many people are discovering that the prospect of social situations is causing a level of anxiety they didn’t feel before. Whether that fear is centered around spreading germs, making conversation, or being overstimulated, here are a few coping mechanisms that can help you get through social situations and, […]
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Boost Your Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is an important part of a healthy mindset. However, it is often easy to deplete but difficult to build up. Whether you are dealing with a pessimistic internal dialogue or negative self-talk, allowing intrusive thoughts to become more prevalent can have a damaging effect on your wellbeing. To combat this, we’ve compiled a list […]
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