The Importance of Self-Identification in Hero Media

By: Nick Azzarelli, MHC First off, I’ll give credit where credit’s due; I’ve been listening to a lot of podcasts on my drives recently, particularly Brené Brown’s: Unlocking Us.  I stumbled upon the episode in which she speaks with Gabby Rivera, the very first Latina writer for Marvel Comics.  You’ll learn shortly that I’m a […]

9 Monthly Self-Reflection Prompts

Too often we get caught up in going through the motions only to later realize that we’re dissatisfied or unfulfilled in one or more parts of our lives. The beginning of a new month can be a good benchmark to use to touch base, reflect and identify what parts of our lives are or aren’t […]

5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Faced With a Difficult Decision

Indecisiveness plagues all of us from time to time. Whether it’s a small decision like what to wear or what to eat for dinner or a big decision like where to move or which job to accept, we can become overwhelmed and even paralyzed by making a choice that impacts our future in any way. […]

6 Ways to Beat the Sunday Scaries

A lot of clients talk to us about the ‘Sunday Scaries’ – the anxiety & dread they feel about the upcoming work week, which is intensified in those who either aren’t happy in their career or who are feeling burned out. Both of these issues have become increasingly prominent throughout the pandemic. But what if […]

7 Tips for Combating Seasonal Depression During a Pandemic

Whether it’s the colder/darker months, a bit of the post-holiday blues, a new variant of COVID-19 upon us (or honestly a little bit of all of the above), it’s understandable if your mood, energy and motivation levels are taking a hit right now. With so much uncertainty ahead and not much (literal) light at the […]

It’s Not the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” For All of Us

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? Surprisingly that isn’t the case for a large number of people who actually feel increasingly depressed, lonely, and anxious around the holiday season. The societal pressure to feel all ‘holly jolly’ makes people who are already experiencing some level of distress, loss or unhappiness in their […]

The 5 Most Crucial Steps for Becoming a Morning Person

We know that developing a positive morning routine can greatly impact our mental and emotional well-being, increase our productivity levels and improve our quality of life. But we also know it’s a lot easier said than done, right? As a former late sleeper turned morning person, I’ve compiled what I believe to be 5 of […]