Different Yet the Same: OCD & OCPD

For many, OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) means avid hand-washing, excessive organizing, color-coding and deep cleaning. Though associating OCD with these habits isn’t exactly wrong, it leaves out an important part of the picture. You may be familiar with Jack Nicholson in As Good As It Gets who plays the part of an author with OCD. Throughout […]

Share the Love this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about love or a romantic relationship. It can be about celebrating the admirable qualities of anyone important in your life. Keep reading to learn more!

Self-Compassion: A Neglected Form of Self-Care

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” ~Buddha When we look in the mirror, what do we see? We may notice our frizzy hair, crooked teeth, short eyelashes, thin lips, uneven eyebrows or a plethora of other things. Yet when others look at us, they are more […]

Phobias: When Fear Becomes Debilitating

You are probably aware of the more common phobias, such as arachnophobia (fear of spiders) and claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces). But did you know there are also words which describe the fear of dawn, glass, and poverty? Read on to learn the 411 on over 200 phobias in existence today. I sometimes joke that […]

Strengthen Your Relationship With This Simple Checklist

“The gifts of caring, attention, affection, appreciation, and love are some of the most precious gifts you can give, and they don’t cost you anything.” ~ Deepak Chopra We often think we need to go to great lengths in order to please our significant other. It is not, however, necessary to bring home a bouquet […]