What if My Truth Isn’t Your Truth?
Truth. It’s an interesting word. It can mean honesty. Integrity. Even a verifiable fact. It can also mean being authentic as we’ve heard it said, “Be true to yourself.” What if, I’m true to myself and you don’t like it? Do you have a right to judge me? Do you have a...
4 Tips to Rock the Holidays
Can you believe the holidays are upon us? Wow.. this year flew by. Increased traffic, crowds, less exercise, overeating, and even family drama can lead to added stress that we may be unprepared to handle. Whatever you’re struggling with, the unnecessary pressure this...
8 Little Ways to Build Mental Strength Everyday
You don’t have to be the Dalai Lama or Oprah to achieve mental clarity and toughness. With some practice and armed with tips and tricks, you can find mental strength and in turn, improve your thinking patterns.We asked a gamut of mental health pros—a therapist, a mindfulness coach, and an Olympian—to weigh in on what methods lead to better mental strength. They all have gone on personal journeys to discover their own mental toughness.Nick Holt, LCSW, a certified cognitive behavioral therapist, shares that he is a “professional and personal survivor of suicide,” facing substance abuse and mental health challenges since he was a child. Lara Jaye, CEO of Lara Jaye LLC, is an author, speaker, and mindfulness expert who once dealt with depression, a marriage that was falling apart, and substantial health issues.