Can books make us happier? According to bibliotherapy and probably every book-lover on the planet, the answer is a resounding “yes”. This can also mean that reading can help ease anxiety. Here’s how books can help people coping with anxiety disorders. Getting lost in another world takes your mind off your anxiety. My mental state …

You may pump in some crazy places While it’s wonderful that companies are now required by law to provide lactation rooms and breaks to nursing moms, you may not be pumping there all the time. Have you ever had to go to the bathroom on a long road trip and you’re stuck in traffic and, …

We know it’s terrifying, but nothing will squash those verbal ticks quite like listening to yourself speak. Record yourself in a natural conversation; for example, replay a conference call or have a friend interview you on tape. Listen for technical issues, such as filler words, up talk, monotone, and run-on sentences, as well as any …

At your core, there exists a unique set of abilities. We refer to them as strengths. These are not difficult to discover. There are many “strength finder” type assessments that are more than capable of pointing these abilities out. What usually goes unnoticed are the multiple enablers that surround our lives and enhance our abilities. …

“You get what you give” is one of the first lessons we learn as tiny humans. Between naps and crafts, our kindergarten teachers reminded us to treat others how we would like to be treated. But we never knew this balancing act of putting into life exactly what you expect from it was bigger than …