Improve Your Body Image With These 8 Steps by Taylor Bennett | Mar 20, 2018 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement In this day and age, a majority of men and women are exceedingly concerned with how they look: how big their legs are, how thin their arms aren’t, how messy or unruly their hair is on any given day. And it’s often difficult to focus on anything positive. So, what…
4 Ways to Check in With Yourself and Make Healthier Choices by Taylor Bennett | Mar 19, 2018 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement Oftentimes, we get so caught up in the busyness, the constant hustle and bustle of life, that we forget to check in with ourselves. Am I feeling okay? Am I happy? Am I making healthy decisions? These are questions we should be asking ourselves on a daily basis. Instead, we…
Improve Your Self-Awareness: 7 Professional Tips by Taylor Bennett | Mar 9, 2018 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement A few years ago, I embarked on a trip abroad to “find myself.” I felt stuck, bored, but most importantly lost. Then I stepped onboard that plane to Europe and three months later returned with a newfound happiness and confidence. I was certain in who I was and who I…
Your Morning Routine Matters—Set Yourself Up For Success by Taylor Bennett | Mar 2, 2018 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement More often than not, people rush through their mornings. They snooze their alarms until the last possible second and then hurry out the door to make it to work on time. As a result, they start their day off groggy and cranky. But what if they didn’t press snooze a…
Overcome Crippling Self-Doubt: 6 Professional Tips by Taylor Bennett | Mar 2, 2018 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement Every single one of us harbors insecurities, whether they have to do with our looks, our interests, our actions, or our mere associations—it’s a part of being human. But some of us allow these insecurities, this self-doubt to fester and completely rule our lives… and that’s when it becomes harmful….
How to Be a More Patient Person: 6 Professional Tips by Taylor Bennett | Feb 27, 2018 | Coping Skills, Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement The past few days, my dad has been telling me to have more patience. He’s a slower moving individual (both physically and mentally), as he’s reached his late 70’s, and finds my fast pace incredibly annoying as well as exhausting. And I, of course, hold the opposite to be true—always…
Stop Rushing Through Life: Benefits and Tips by Taylor Bennett | Feb 21, 2018 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement I’ve always craved adventure—but I finally did something about it during my sophomore year of college. I signed up for a study abroad program that would immerse me in the far-off lands of Switzerland and Africa. This is perfect, I thought. I get to experience two completely different cultures. I’ll…
Achieve Your Goals Any Time of the Year: 5 Simple Techniques by Taylor Bennett | Feb 13, 2018 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement Contrary to popular belief, January is not the only time to set and work towards your goals! You can and should be setting goals year-round. But it’s important you’re tackling them in an effective way, one that yields real results and leaves you feeling accomplished. Lakiesha Russell, a licensed professional…
Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone—Benefits and Tips by Taylor Bennett | Feb 12, 2018 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement It’s great to get into a comfortable, reliable routine—but it’s also important that you step outside of your comfort zone and challenge yourself every now and then! I understand that it’s scary… but it’s also rewarding and more than worth the risk. Don’t worry, you don’t have to go skydiving…
5 Therapeutic Practices That Will Benefit Your Mental Health and Wellbeing by Taylor Bennett | Feb 1, 2018 | Mental Health Topics, Psychology, Self-Improvement Oftentimes, we allow stress and anxiety to completely overtake us. We surrender to it and suffer from it—without even putting up a fight—because we’ve convinced ourselves that there’s no other option. But that just couldn’t be farther from the truth. In addition to counseling, there are a multitude of simple…
Become a More Social Person: Tips and Benefits by Taylor Bennett | Jan 18, 2018 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement There’s nothing wrong with being introverted—in fact, spending time alone and learning to embrace your solitude can be incredible beneficial. Doing so allows you to recharge, cater to your individual needs, and focus on your wellbeing. However, it’s also important to break out of your cocoon and spend time with…
Embrace Your Solitude: How to Make the Most of Time Alone by Taylor Bennett | Jan 16, 2018 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement I love my alone time—I just can’t get enough of it. But that’s not the case for everybody. Some people (social butterflies, I’m looking at you) prefer to have constant company and do everything in their power to ensure a companion is by their side. For these extroverted individuals, words…