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Beyond the Myths: How Cognitive Bias Keeps Us from Mental Wellness—And What to Do About It
Why Our Brains Love Myths (and Cat Memes) Ever notice how a catchy myth can spread faster than the latest viral dance? That’s because our brains crave shortcuts. Cognitive biases are mental “autofill” features that help us process the world quickly—but they can...
From Self-Care Deficit to Toxic Selfishness: A Dangerous Path
In today's fast-paced world, the importance of self-care needs to be addressed or understood. Many of us are caught in a cycle where disregarding self-care leads to detrimental behaviors that ultimately harm us and those around us. Understanding this cycle can help...
Navigating the Storm: Moving On from Infidelity in Your Relationship
So, you find yourself in the aftermath of infidelity. It's a stormy sea of emotions, isn't it? Waves of anger, sadness, confusion, and maybe even a tinge of guilt crash over you relentlessly. But hey, take a deep breath. You're not alone in this. Let's navigate...
Finding Meaning in a Job You Don’t Love
Finding meaning and purpose in a job you don't love can be challenging in a world that often defines us by our jobs. However, incorporating principles from Radical Acceptance and Buddhism, daily interventions, and self-reflection can unlock a sense of purpose and...
Why Couples Counseling May Not Be the Answer for Your Relationship Woes
Hey there, love! We get it—relationships can be a rollercoaster of emotions and challenges. When things start to get rocky, it's natural to consider couples counseling as a potential solution to mend your troubled relationship. After all, it's often portrayed as a...
Stopping Being the “Good” Girl Isn’t Enough
I’ll admit it; I love the villain-era culture. When you fully embrace and accept that some people will not like you because you choose to live your authentic self. Now, I’ve seen some people overcorrect from being a good girl to being mean, manipulative, and a...
Transformational Retreat of 2023
Commentary by Diamond Marie, Chief Transformational Officer Leading up to the retreat, I was in sheer panic. I didn't think anyone would come and even questioned my qualifications. Yes, I hosted retreats before. Yes, I'm a licensed therapist and a holistic...
Everyone isn’t Going to Respect Your Healing Journey
When you are on your mental health, wellness, holistic, spiritual healing journey, there are a lot of emotions, feelings, and roadblocks. Healing is a whirlwind experience. However, one thing that should be discussed more extensively is what happens when you have...
Is Codependency the Problem?
What is codependency? Codependency is how we describe a relationship that exhibits several unhealthy dynamics where one person sacrifices their own needs and well-being for the sake of their partner. Codependency can happen in other interpersonal relationships, but...
How can I reclaim my motivation?
One thing that is required of humans to follow through with any behavior is to believe that the behavior will lead them to a goal that is worthwhile to achieve. Often a lack of motivation is due to a person having goals they may claim they are passionate about but...
