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We sometimes think of mindfulness as sitting on a cushion with our legs crossed, eyes closed, and empty minds. That can’t be farther from the truth. During mindfulness, we may participate in activities like washing dishes, labeling how we feel in the moment, or watching out thoughts float on a cloud. Mindfulness is paying attention…

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) can help us manage intense emotions, decrease our odds of acting impulsively, better our relationships with others, and live more mindfully. To learn more about DBT, check out the Insider article below.

Just like physical exhaustion after a good workout or working on our feet for hours on end, mental and emotional exhaustion can be just as taxing on our bodies. Signs of mental fatigue include feeling consistently irritable and expressing that irritation, increasing desire to sleep, and tearfulness. Check out this article several other therapists and…

We all need validation from others from time to time. However, consistently seeking validation from others and not self-validating can decrease self-respect and increase distress in our relationships. Check out this article where 60+ therapists and I share our favorite tips on decreasing validation from others and increasing self-validation.