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What is a platitude? 6 examples of phrases you should stop using

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, CDCES, MBA Discover what platitudes are, including 6 examples of useless ones. Plus, why you should stop using platitudes and replace them with supportive communication.  Have you ever shared some tender or raw feelings, only to be met with a generic response that doesn’t feel helpful or…

What is the summer solstice? Plus, 8 mindful ways to celebrate

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA Curious what the summer solstice is and why people choose to celebrate it? Explore the meaning, history, and 8 ways to create your own summer solstice celebration.  There’s something special about summer. Maybe it’s tied to childhood memories of pool pirates and beach days, or the…

How to build lasting confidence in kids: 8 proven strategies

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, CDCES, MBA Explore why building confidence in kids matters, and the differences between confidence vs self-esteem. Plus, how to raise confident kids with 8 tips for parents. Building confidence in kids is an important part of helping them grow into happy, successful adults. Confidence can affect every…

PTSD Awareness Month: 8 ways to show your support

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA PTSD Awareness Month helps break stigma and build support for those in need. Explore 8 ways to help raise awareness and tips to support yourself if you’re dealing with PTSD. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) doesn’t always look the way popular culture suggests. It isn’t only combat…

What are fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses? Plus, how to cope

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA Ever wonder why you shut down, people-please, or overreact under stress? Learn what the “fight, flight, freeze, fawn” stress responses are and 10 tips to help you manage them.  We’ve all been there. You snap at someone you love for no real reason. You go completely…

14 thoughtful Father’s Day gifts for all types of dads

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA Looking for a way to honor your father (or father figure)? From personalized keepsakes to thoughtful experiences, discover 14 meaningful Father’s Day gift ideas that he’s sure to enjoy. With all the summer excitement, Father’s Day has a way of sneaking up on you. And while…

Is yawning a sign of anxiety or stress? Plus how to yawn less

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA Most of us associate yawning with being tired, but could it also be a sign of your mental health? Discover some reasons for yawning and 8 tips to help you yawn less. Everyone yawns. It usually happens when you’re tired, bored, or, honestly, when you see…

What to write in your Father’s Day card: 35 ideas to inspire you

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA Not sure what to write in a Father’s Day card? Try these 35 heartfelt, funny, and simple message ideas to help you say something meaningful — no matter your relationship.  Writing a meaningful Father’s Day card can be trickier than it seems. You probably want it…

Meditation for anger: 7 tips to feel calmer fast

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA Ready to feel less reactive? We’ll share 7 ways to use meditation to manage your anger so you can move from fiery back to calm. Anger can move fast. One moment you’re fine, the next, your chest tightens, your jaw locks, and the words are already…

Missing your father this Father’s Day? 16 tips to help

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA Father’s Day can feel heavy when you’re missing your father. Whether you’re dealing with grief, distance, or estrangement, we’ve got 16 tips to help you support yourself.  Father’s Day can be really tough when your father isn’t around. Whether that’s due to loss, estrangement, or living…

What is bilateral stimulation? How it works and 7 tips to try it

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA Curious about bilateral stimulation? Explore how this calming technique works, how it can help with anxiety, stress, sleep, and focus, and 7 ways to try it yourself. Stress tends to feel like that uninvited houseguest that overstays its welcome. (You know the one.) Sometimes it consumes…

How to reset your vagus nerve: 10 exercises to ease anxiety

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA When you’re feeling overwhelmed, it can help to bring attention to your nervous system. Learn about the vagus nerve and 10 ways to “reset” it and potentially ease anxiety. Anxiety is great at changing the course of your day, without even giving you a heads up.…

What are the 16 personality types? Plus, what your MBTI means

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA Eager to understand people better? Learning their personality type could be the key. Explore the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types and what they may mean for your relationships. So many of us are obsessed with understanding what makes others tick. You might wonder why one friend loves…

“What are my values?” 5 tips to help you find what matters most

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA We all know values are important, but that doesn’t mean we always know what ours are. Explore 5 tips to help you finally answer the question “What are my personal values?” There comes a point in life when most people start asking bigger questions. “What actually…

What does introversion mean? Plus, 6 signs you’re an introvert

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA Explore what introversion means in psychology and in real life. Plus, how to know if you’re an introvert and 5 tips to help you embrace who you are. Some people leave a party feeling excited and energized. Others leave feeling mentally exhausted, even if they enjoyed…

Infertility awareness month: 8 ways to make an impact

Clinically reviewed by Dr. Chris Mosunic, PhD, RD, MBA World Infertility Awareness Month is a great time to break down stigma and support others, but it can be hard to know where to start. These 8 tips can help. For a lot of people, infertility is something they go through largely alone. Not because no…