Category: wellness
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What Good Dirt Teaches Us About Grief, Belonging, and Emotional Repair
When I chose this book Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson, I did not realize how heavy it would be. I also did not realize how perfectly suited it was for my first foray in reviewing books from a clinical perspective. This is a book about grief not just due to a horrible loss of one…
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Do You, Boo: Embracing Radical Acceptance for a Transformative New Year
As the calendar has flipped to a new year, many of us find ourselves in a familiar cycle: setting resolutions, dreaming of reinvention, and committing to becoming the best version of ourselves. Yet, in the midst of this enthusiasm for change, a powerful question often arises in therapy sessions: “What if others don’t support me?”…
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The Energy of Anxiety: Understanding and Managing a Constant Companion
6 minutes read time Let’s talk about what anxiety is for many people. Humans are unique, and every person’s experience of anxiety is different, but there are certainly commonalities. Anxiety is more than occasional worry—it’s an energy in our lives that can feel all-consuming, persistent, and physically exhausting. One question that comes up often is…
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Help vs. Support: Why You Need Both (And How They’re Not the Same Thing
As a therapist, I often hear people say, “I just need help!” or “I need support!”—and while they might sound like they’re asking for the same thing, trust me, they’re not. Let’s break it down, shall we? Help: The Quick Fix (Like Calling Your Friend Who’s Good at IKEA Furniture)Help is that immediate, “Get me…
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The Dance of Self-Worth and Self-Esteem: Finding The Beat
Ah, the age-old quest for self-worth and self-esteem. It’s like trying to untangle a pair of earbuds that have been sitting in your bag for a week—frustrating but entirely possible! But first, let’s break down these two concepts. Self-worth and self-esteem might seem like identical twins, but they’re more like cousins who share a family…
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Quiet Power in Movement
There is power in movement. The movement of yoga. Its not a loud power, it does not yell out that it gives power. But it does, a quiet power in mind, body, and spirit. It does not boast to do this in 30 days, 60 days, or even 90 days. It is a lifetime practice…
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The New Year Roller coaster: A Guide to Resilience
Hey there, honeys! As we find ourselves hurtling through the first few weeks of the new year, the glitter of the holidays has faded, and reality has hit harder than that post-holiday credit card bill. With the return to work, existential career questioning, and the occasional job loss bombshell, it’s safe to say the new…
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Reflections and Intentions: The Transition from 2023 to 2024
Hello, honeys! As we stand on the cusp of bidding farewell to 2023, it’s an opportune moment to engage in a thoughtful review of the past year and consider what lies ahead in 2024. Rather than succumbing to the fleeting nature of New Year’s resolutions, let’s explore the value of periodic self-assessment, checking in with…
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Tick-Tock Therapy: How to Tame Procrastination and Perfectionism with Time Management
Hey there, my fellow procrastinators and perfectionists! I’m here to drop some time management wisdom on you. But hold on to your hourglasses because today, we’re going to have a little chuckle about how managing time can save us from our own procrastinating, perfectionist selves. Let’s face it, procrastination and perfectionism can be a match…
Sunny Wellness of Honey 