Have you ever been listening to a song and all of a sudden felt overwhelmed by emotion, whether it is sadness, joy, nostalgia, or...

Have you ever felt as though you are moving through your life on autopilot? Nothing seems to make you feel any particular way? You feel...

When it comes to journaling, there can be a lot of preconceptions. Many people don’t understand that journaling can provide important...

One of the best ways we can cultivate mental health is to practice self care. Self care helps us cope with daily stressors and makes us...

As we reach one year of quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are feeling stagnant, bored, frustrated, and hopeless as we...

There’s nothing wrong with feeling cheery and optimistic, but a sunny disposition can definitely be taken too far. “Toxic positivity” is...

Typically at the start of a New Year we are feeling more motivated to make positive changes within ourselves, and our lives. We are...

Mindfulness has become wildly popular over the last few years, and for good reason. Practicing mindfulness can positively impact mental...

“2020 was the worst year ever.” “I hate 2020.” “2020 ruined everything.” “2020 was a disaster.” We have all probably said or thought of...

Grounding is a way to detach from emotional pain or an overactive mind. In using physical grounding techniques, we shift focus away from...

“I love my partner but they really get on my nerves.” “I want to spend time together but you’re so preoccupied with work.” How did it...

Self compassion is an integral part of holistic wellbeing. Studies have linked self compassion to overall psychological health, as well...

It’s safe to say 2020 has been a lot. While the big issues on full display this year (for example, systemic racism and climate change)...

"Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned" ~ Zen...

"Let's talk about sex, baby. Let's talk about you and me. Let's talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be... Let's...

"How are you doing?" "I'm good!" It's one of those statements that rolls off the tongue. It's to a point where we can ask someone how...

First of all, let me thank Clarinda Brandão for asking me to write this blog post. My name is Dr. Donald Littlewood and I am a...

Finally, it’s the weekend! You made plans to jam pack the two days of the week where you get to put aside your 9-5. You hop in the car...