Research from the American Heart Association found that adults who watch TV three hours or more per day may be twice as likely to die prematurely than those who watch an hour or less.  Facebook’s internal research revealed that Instagram makes body image issues worse for teen girls. The National College Health Assessment found a significant link between the presence of Facebook and the deterioration in mental health among college students. 

We want the loving relationships we see on Instagram. We want to be the loving couple on Tik Tok who cooks together or works out together. We want the mother daughter social media connections where the mom and daughter get along, have each other’s backs and you feel the love shooting from your tiny phone screen. We want the family that we see on Facebook in matching Christmas pajamas. We want the family who rolls up 10 cars deep because you graduated from beauty school or barber college or wherever your heart set for you to go. We want the relationships we see in pictures.

Like many people, I have struggled with having so many goals. I have often thought, “There are so many things that I want to do, how can I focus on getting them done?” While I’m fantasizing about the future, the reality of my daily responsibilities come pounding down on my head. For a long time, this caused me constant frustration. But over the last 10 years or so something surfaced in my creative circles. This unique thing, the vision board, bridges the gap between aspiration and achievement.

As therapy for mental health has risen in popularity over the years, more people have expressed frustration in selecting a therapist. But as we know, selecting a mental health professional can be a pivotal step towards improving your mental well-being. Given the wide array of therapists, counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists available, it can be overwhelming to decide who might be the best fit for you.

Here are five essential tips to help you make an informed decision.

Forming habits is a powerful way to create positive changes in your life. Here are 11 key things people need to know about forming habits:

1. Start Small: Begin with tiny, manageable changes.

Setting and achieving goals is an important aspect of personal and professional growth. Between using my vision boards, journaling and meditation on what’s possible, I get so much done in my life. I want to share some things that I feel have helped me TREMENDOUSLY. Here are 11 key things you need to know about setting goals…

How long has it been since I’ve been to church regularly? Years upon years. Thank goodness, spiritual growth is a deeply personal journey that can be nurtured through various practices. Sometimes though you get to a place in your life where you just feel stuck. Here are five effective practices for fostering spiritual development and connecting more with yourself:

Stepping out of your comfort zone can be a daunting prospect, yet it is an essential part of personal growth and development. Our comfort zone, a psychological space where activities and behaviors fit a routine and pattern that minimizes stress and risk, can become a prison if we stay within it too long.