Feeling Alone Is More Than A Bad Day

Have you ever experienced a time where you felt alone? Not the rewarding alone time where you decompress and reset, but the kind that makes you feel sad, and empty. The feeling of loneliness is something that comes from within. Sometimes it is hard to pinpoint. It can even be hard to describe what you […]

Altruism And Your Mental Health

If you have ever volunteered your time or resources you understand this simple truth – giving feels good. It’s interesting to think that sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is actually doing something for someone else. There is a significant correlation between altruism and mental health. Sure, we may have experienced this […]

Life Transitions

Life transitions can induce all types of feelings, from ecstasy or excitement, all the way to dread or confusion. Transitional periods in your life, such as a marriage, having a child, switching jobs, retirement, loss of a loved one or moving across the country can be difficult to navigate on your own; and therefore are […]

Social and Emotional Loneliness

The concept of loneliness has been around for centuries. Songs have been written about it “this night’s a perfect shade of dark blue (dark blue) have you ever been alone in a crowded room when I’m here with you” (Jack’s Mannequin – Dark Blue), poems have been written about it:  I came up with one […]