Setting healthy boundaries can be extremely challenging. It takes a lot of courage to stand up and say no to something that feels wrong or asks too much of our time and energy. …

Right from a very young age, we rely on external validation to help us determine if we are doing well in life. We look to our parents to congratulate us and say ‘well done’ or ‘good job’ after we do something well. …

This is how to let go of old stories that are holding you back — so you can achieve what you truly desire We all have a story. It’s usually one that we carry from our younger years and is so ingrained into us that we are barely aware that…

It’s hard to know what life will look like six months from now, let alone one month. Despite the difficult days, self-isolation is starting to feel like the norm. We are adapting. We can look at the situation as negative and complain about all the things that bother us. And…

When you experience anxiety, you feel out of control. You’re in fight-or-flight mode and life feels overwhelming. I know because I experience anxiety myself. It’s not a nice place to be in. Anxiety is often about the future, and the lack of control we have over a situation. We fear…

As humans, we thrive when we are making progress. While it’s important to accept who we are and find comfort in silence and moments of monotony, if we stand still for too long we lose our balance. Inactivity can lead to feelings of hopelessness. …

Over the years I have fallen in love with the Italian way of life. Through my face-to-face interactions with Italians, photographing authentic Italian cafes and restaurants, exploring parts of Italy, watching films and reading books set in the beautiful country — I’ve noticed a thing or two about how they…

Life can feel monotonous at times. Like we are going through the motions and just kind of drifting aimlessly. “Another day another dollar” as the saying goes or, “Oh you know, same ol’” is what we often say when asked how life is going for us. We can feel a…

And how understanding them can help us heal. — When someone you love passes away it can be devastating. We all know death is inevitable, but despite knowing it looms in the distance, it still manages to cause incredible sorrow. When grieving, it can seem almost impossible to move forward. There is an emptiness and dark void that engulfs…