Margarita Tartakovsky

The connection between social media and mental health is a powerful one: several studies have shown that extended use of apps can negatively impact us. But with some changes, you can create a feed that actively makes you happier. Experts share their top healthy social media habits. Social media doesn’t always make us feel great, […]

When many of us hear the term “affirmation,” we quickly dismiss it—and maybe even roll our eyes. Maybe you think affirmations are a waste of time or useless. Maybe you’re asking yourself, “what are affirmations?” Or, maybe you see affirmations like meditation: something helpful that somehow just doesn’t make it into your schedule. But here’s […]

Whether you have a laundry list of resolutions for 2022 or have decided to scrap the whole goals thing altogether, here’s a powerful pledge for everyone to take: adopt a growth mindset. Here’s why: It doesn’t matter whether you’re having a stellar month or are going through some stuff. A growth mindset helps you shore […]

Let it all out! Audibly expressing your emotions may have some merit (and no, you’re not just aggro.) Find out what you can learn from scream therapy. When we think of screaming, lowering stress is hardly the first thing on our minds. Instead, we picture shouting matches between spouses, toddler tantrums, and stubbed toes. You […]

You’ve likely heard it countless times: Gratitude is good for you. Maybe you’ve even tried adopting a gratitude practice but it just wouldn’t stick. Or maybe you’ve been a bit skeptical. Many of us dismiss gratitude as cliché or futile when life gets frustrating.  According to therapist Tiffany Lovell, while gratitude doesn’t change challenging situations, […]