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Think you know all there is to know about social anxiety symptoms?  Well today I’m challenging you to think again, my friends!  The reality is that many behaviors people without social anxiety are quick to write off as a person being indifferent, aloof, or even mean, could really just be symptoms of social anxiety. This […]

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“What are the best ways to prevent anxiety?” As a therapist, I get this question a lot, and for good reason.  No one likes to feel anxious.  It’s just so darn unpleasant.  Regardless of age, gender, or station in life, anxiety is the number one thing my clients seek my help for. As such, I […]

The Best Ways to Prevent Anxiety

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how to improve mental health

Wondering how to improve your mental health this year?  You’re in the right spot! And, side note: you’re not alone! First off, I’d like to welcome you to the roaring 20’s my loves!  Doesn’t that sound crazy?  I can vividly remember sitting in my sociology class my senior year of high school and our teacher […]

How to Improve Your Mental Health: 20 Things I’m Doing for My Mental Health in 2020

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best self care podcasts

  If you’re looking for the best self-care podcasts, videos, and blog posts, you’ve come to the right place! Happy (almost) New Year, my friends!  I hope you had a beautiful holiday season with your loved ones and I wish you all the best in the year to come! Before I sign off for 2019, […]

Best Self-Care Podcasts, Blog Posts, and Videos to Check Out Now

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best cbd products

Have you heard all the buzz about the best CBD products for self-care? Don’t worry, guys, this isn’t a post about pot. Most of you probably know about CBD already, but for those who don’t (and for those who are looking for the BEST of the best CBD products for self-care), read on! CBD, or […]

The Best CBD Products for Self-Care

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Yes, ’tis the season to be jolly (fa la la la la…la la la la!), but ’tis also the season for seasonal depression.  WHOMP. Not trying to be a Debbie Downer (whomp whomp), just trying to deal it to you straight.  That’s what Besties do, right? To be honest, you don’t have to have a […]

How to Cope with Seasonal Depression

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  The holiday season is a busy time of year for most of us (then again, when are we ladies ever NOT busy??), and one thing I hear from my clients a lot this time of year (and throughout the year) is: “I can’t seem to turn my mind off at night” and “I keep […]

7 Suggestions for a Soothing Nighttime Routine

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  ‘Tis the season for everyone to share exactly what you buy for all the people on your list, so today I’m sharing all the best self-care inspired gifts for EVERYONE on your list – I’m talkin’ from  your Dad to your Mother-in-law, to your dog (or cat!).  From the tiniest tots to your great-grandmama, […]

2019 Self-Care Gift Guide (Bonus: You can PRIME them all!)

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  Do you remember that song “Don’t Take it Personal (Just One of Dem Days)” by Monica?  I’m not going to sing it for you, don’t worry.  But if you need a memory jog, here you go. Essentially, Monica is singing about having a bad day, and telling her boo not to take it personally, […]

The Best Way to Get Out of a Crappy Mood

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Perhaps you have, at some point in your life, struggled with negative thoughts of some kind. Oh, just me? I didn’t think so. 🙂 Negative thought patterns have a way of sticking with us once they sneak their way into our subconscious, which can lead to feelings to sadness, self-loathing, and unresolved anger if we’re […]

A 3 Minute Breathing Exercise to Halt Negative Thoughts

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