Hearts, candlelit dinners, flowers, chocolates and teddy bears serve as classic symbols of love. February is a month that focuses on interpersonal love with a romantic partner or with your besties; from Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s celebrations, love is on the minds of most. One form of love that shouldn’t be overlooked is self-love, or […]
Finding Your North Star of Habit Change: Creating Habits That Serve Us
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle Habits can be both powerful and insidious in the sense that once they are part of our routine, they can be automatic, and also difficult to change. In a sense, when I as a therapist meet with folks, […]
The Perfect Gift for that Special Someone on Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of year again. You’ve made it through the holidays, things are finally starting to wind down a bit, and you’re dreaming of longer days and warmer weather. You walk through the dollar section of Target (because let’s be honest, you can’t go to Target and NOT check out the dollar section) and […]