From supermodels to social media, kids these days are bombarded with images of “perfect” – perfect bodies, perfect families, perfect lives. As adults, most of us have come to realize that this perfection doesn’t actually exist, and that most of what appears in the media...
Mindfulness. It’s a buzzword being thrown around a lot these days – and for good reason. The practice of mindfulness meditation, which is basically living in the present moment without judgment, has been shown to be beneficial in reducing stress and anxiety , decreasing depression...
By Catie Bilz I had been in Michigan less than 24 hours the first time I was asked, “So what’s your type?” I moved to Ypsilanti with my husband in May of 2015 after being relocated with his job. Our lives had been turned completely...
Anger, while a normal human emotion, can sometimes get us into trouble. It can negatively affect our work, our relationships, and even our physical and mental health. But to understand anger, it’s important to realize what’s behind it. First, your brain is triggered. Anger often...