People often either love or hate the concept of self-care, or at least the word itself. Maybe you find comfort and restoration in your self-care practices. But a lot of us struggle with what it looks like for ourselves or equate “self-care” with expensive candles and products or social media wellness trends, but there’s so much more to it.

Take time to reflect on your values, interests, and goals. Consider how your current self aligns with these aspects. This self-awareness can provide a foundation for accepting and understanding your evolving identity. Establish intentions or goals for your self-reflection practice. Outline what you hope to achieve, whether it's personal growth, enhanced self-awareness, or improved decision-making.

Sports are not just about physical skill; they also require mental skill. Whether you are a professional, youth, or amateur athlete, mental state plays a significant role in performance. This is where sport and performance therapy can come into play, offering athletes a unique resource to unlock their true potential. So, what is sport and performance counseling and how can it benefit athletes?

From your significant other to your mother, relationships are complicated. This is not to say that relationships aren’t worth it. Though, sometimes it may feel that way. Sometimes you may feel the urge to cut ties because you’re sick of feeling hurt or tired of fighting. At the end of the day, the choice is yours. However, it may be worth exploring the concept of boundaries before burning any bridges.

Journaling is a healthy coping strategy that can help reduce mental stress and anxiety, coping with major depressive disorder, and manage symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. The process of journaling is a therapeutic tool that can be practiced at home and at a convenient time, with just the need of a journal and pencil. When we have an overwhelming number of thoughts, good or bad, it can be helpful to write them out and choose what to focus on.

We often do not realize how our childhood experiences influence our interactions and relationships with others as we age. It is not uncommon for people to explain their behavior by saying “I have always been this way.” or “That’s just who I am.” But what if there is something you have been burying inside just waiting to be discovered?