Creativity is perhaps the single most powerful capacity we have to change and improve our lives and the lives of others. It is not a talent we are born with or without. It is the conscious decision to step beyond convention into a world of possibility and empowerment. It is an action, a rebellion, and a celebration. When we make creativity more central to our lives it brings with it lessons of authenticity, appreciation, connection, determination, and bravery.

Authenticity

Creativity is the process of engaging with your unique, authentic voice. Creative expression is often an expression of who we are and how we view the world. Through art we are able to enter into conversation with ourselves to explore any number of ideas. We can gain clarity about our emotions, values, hopes, and fears. Art is an in ...

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Have you ever wondered why people faced with similar experiences respond in such dramatically different ways? It’s the question that first sparked my interest in psychology and set me on a course of becoming a counselor. People are made up of a complex weaving of external factors (circumstances, cultural background, family narratives, historical experiences, current access to resources and support, etc.) and internal forces (personal narratives, passions, gifts, strengths, beliefs, etc.) that the answer really is entirely unique to each person.

Personality quizzes are bit of a guilty pleasure of mine because they touch on one area of the equation in a fun, exploratory way. Even when we get results we don’t agree with it usually helps inform our understanding of who we know ourselves to be. Some personality quizzes are just for fun (who doesn’t want to know what type of bagel they are?) but there are also many personality inven ...

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This is part three of a blog series on improving sleep. The first article reviewed some strategies to improve your bedtime routines to bolster your ability to get to sleep. The second focused on lifestyle and broader wellness considerations that can help to address some of the causes of sleep difficulties. This article serves as a round-up of a few online resources to improve your sleep. I’ll be outlining some apps, guided meditations, and yoga routines.  

Trust in the wisdom of your own mind and body. If a 5 minute sleep yoga video makes you feel more alert that gives you great inf ...

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