by Lindsay Sanner | Aug 23, 2022 | Mental Health
It seems like there’s a podcast for everything these days. Have you ever thought about using them for your own self development or mental health practices? Podcasts aren’t just true crime and sports and reality TV run downs! There are actually a LOT of helpful...
by Lindsay Sanner | Aug 10, 2022 | Mental Health
What is sleep hygiene? Sleep hygiene essentially is the habits and environment that make up your sleep routine. Basically, having good sleep hygiene means having healthy habits that allow for restful sleep and an environment optimal for sleeping. That may sound...
by Lindsay Sanner | Aug 2, 2022 | Mental Health
What’s an inner child? Have you heard the term before? It really is just what it sounds like–your inner child is the younger version of you that you still carry around inside of your present self. If that sounds confusing, think of it this way: when you get older, the...
by Lindsay Sanner | Jul 1, 2022 | Mental Health
Do you practice mindfulness? We’ve talked about mindfulness before a few times, but if it’s new to you, don’t worry: it’s simple. Mindfulness is just about staying present in the current moment. It means allowing yourself to notice your thoughts as they come without...
by Lindsay Sanner | Jun 22, 2022 | Mental Health
Happy June! Not only is it now officially summer, but it’s Pride Month! While now more of a celebration of queer community and vitality, Pride started out very different than what it looks like today. Rooted in a history of oppression and struggle, the first Pride was...
by Lindsay Sanner | May 5, 2022 | Mental Health
What are personal values? Your values are exactly what they sound like–they are the things, or more specifically the characteristics and behaviors, etc.) you find important and valuable in life. In theory, our values are our roadmap to how we live our lives, but in...
by Lindsay Sanner | Apr 18, 2022 | Mental Health
5 Reasons Traveling Is Good for Your Mental Health When you think about traveling, how do you feel? For some people, travel is stressful or not enjoyable. Many people, though, have experienced the positive mental health benefits of traveling! Travel is not always...
by Lindsay Sanner | Mar 28, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Grounding, Mental Health, Mindfulness
Can just listening to music help your mental health? Why does just listening to music feel good? Making and sharing music is a human tradition that goes back just about as far as humans do. From singing folk songs shared around a fire to a mother singing her child to...
by Lindsay Sanner | Mar 21, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health
Do you like doing things alone? For a lot of people it feels uncomfortable or unnatural to do things all alone. As humans, we rely on connection with others, but it’s also important to take time for yourself. Spending time on your own gives you a chance to get to know...
by Lindsay Sanner | Feb 22, 2022 | Mental Health
Is it okay to be lazy? We live in a culture that values productivity. You hop on any social media and someone is talking about the hustle. We see messages like You have the same 24 hours in a day as Beyonce, making us feel as though the only thing preventing us from...