
Contributing Writer
12 minutes ago2 min read
Untangling Negative Self-Talk
Untangling negative self-talk starts with identifying distortions and replacing them with balanced, evidence-based perspectives.


Alaina Reichwald, MA LMFT
2 hours ago2 min read
Emotional Micromanagement: The Toll of Constant Self-Monitoring
Emotional micromanagement erodes authenticity by over-editing interactions. Learn to recognize, question, and ease this exhausting habit.


Contributing Writer
1 day ago2 min read
Reframing Uncertainty as Natural Rather Than Problematic
Learn why reframing uncertainty as natural rather than problematic can help stabilize your emotions and strengthen mental resilience.


Alaina Reichwald, MA LMFT
1 day ago2 min read
Permission to Wander: How Letting Go of Purpose Can Actually Heal Your Mind
Permission to wander isn't purposelessness but a break from relentless self-assessment, fostering clarity, curiosity, and growth.


Contributing Writer
2 days ago1 min read
If an Alligator Can Sunbathe All Day Without Guilt, So Can You
The alligator doesn’t stress over rest. It basks, it works, it survives. Maybe it’s time to follow its lead and stop overthinking downtime.


Contributing Writer
2 days ago2 min read
Rethinking How We Manage Inner Peace
Inner peace isn’t a destination but a continuous practice requiring emotional flexibility and value alignment amid life's uncertainties.


Contributing Writer
2 days ago2 min read
The Strange Grief of Outgrowing Relationships
The strange grief of realizing you no longer need certain people is rarely discussed. Explore why this happens and how to navigate it.


Contributing Writer
3 days ago2 min read
When Your Coping Mechanisms Stop Working and You Do Not Know What to Do Next
Coping mechanisms evolve over time. When they stop working, the key is adaptation, not force. Learn how to adjust effectively.


Alaina Reichwald, MA LMFT
3 days ago2 min read
The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Our Own Happiness
We rationalize our own happiness, even when it is not real. This article explores why we do it and how to recognize when we are stuck.


Alaina Reichwald, MA LMFT
4 days ago3 min read
Growing Pains: How Individual Therapy Can Temporarily Disrupt a Relationship (and Why That’s Okay)
Individual Therapy can disrupt relationship dynamics, but with communication and patience, it can lead to deeper connection and growth.


Contributing Writer
4 days ago2 min read
Why Living in Preview Mode Limits Your Emotional Presence
Living in preview mode erodes emotional authenticity. Learn how limiting preparation helps reclaim genuine experiences and presence.


Contributing Writer
4 days ago2 min read
How to Manage Public Speaking Anxiety by Reducing Cognitive Overload
Public speaking anxiety stems from cognitive conflict—competing demands on self-monitoring and speech processing. Learn how to manage it.