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Happy crying, or shedding tears of happiness, is typically a sign of emotional well-being. There are psychological and physiological reasons that explain why some people experience a happy cry when they feel joy. For some, happy crying may offer benefits. However, for others, it can also signal an issue that requires professional attention.

Taking a moment to practice self-compassion and learning to accept yourself can be a critical step to stopping beating yourself up. While it’s common to be our own worst critic, internal criticism can lead to feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and depression. However, there are steps you can take to stop beating yourself up for … Read more

We know that clutter can weigh us down. We know that clutter can distract us. But did you ever think that clutter might be making you sick or stressed, or that it could be preventing you from healing? I’m not sharing this to scare you but to invite you to feel better.

Every degree or career seems to have crossroads where you must make big decisions. For counseling students, it’s choosing from types of counseling specializations. Counseling students can pick a specific area to focus on in school and enroll in a program to maximize their training in that area. Choosing a counseling specialization can be beneficial … Read more

Envisioning a future as a journalist can be overwhelming. The many challenges of the digital world and recent layoffs by well-known companies like The Washington Post, CNN, Gannett and, more recently, NPR, create a sense of uncertainty and anxiety for those entering the field. “People say journalism is dying,” said Shalini Dore, former Variety’s news features … Read more

The term “oniomania,” which is used to describe people with obsessive, problematic shopping and spending behaviors, consists of the Greek words “onios,” meaning “for sale,” and “mania.” Also known as Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD) and Impulsive Compulsive Buying Disorder (ICBD), oniomania can leave a devastating impact on your financial health and mental wellbeing if left … Read more

Lying is one of the most common yet devastating actions in a relationship; it can break down trust and fuel insecurity. Research finds that people lie just a little bit (zero to two times) each day, except for a few prolific liars. In one study, 88.6% of the reported lies were described as “little white … Read more

Adulting is hard. On top of paying your bills and rent on time, you also have to factor in childcare, insurance, and student loan repayments, which are set to resume later this year. With inflation raising the cost of living, mass job layoffs, and the threat of a recession, it’s understandable if you feel like … Read more

“Being assertive, direct, and setting clear boundaries in relationships is a way to honestly preserve some privacy and cultivate healthy separation from others. We should not be expected to share everything with everyone, and it is appropriate to pace the amount of information you share with various people in your life,” says Joyce Marter, LCPC, … Read more

Practice mindfulness daily. Mindfulness practices include meditation, breath work, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, visualization exercises, and more. They help us detach from our ego (our mind), connect with our essence (our spirit), and access the wisdom of our intuition. As you cultivate your practice, you will tune into your intuition and begin to receive more … Read more