How I Change Morbid Thoughts to Grateful Ones

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On June 6, 2016

I used to think everyone had the same morbid fascination and obsession with death that I had. There was a time in my life when those obsessions started to take hold of me and turn into realities. I am grateful today to say that I was never successful in allowing my thoughts to win…or better […]

Communication & Life: What Are You Pretending Not to Know?

Posted by aplanforliving
On May 24, 2016

A version of this post originally appeared on the Huffington Post. I used to think life was something to be lived in real-time, something that you were supposed to experience and enjoy with instant gratification. I finally learned that life is actually lived during the pauses or breaks when we make time to reflect and […]

21-Day Recovery Starts With Self-Love!

Posted by aplanforliving
On May 11, 2016

A version of this post originally appeared on the Huffington Post. It is easy to say I have spent the majority of my life in therapy. At first, it was as a result of my parents’ divorce and the toll it had on my relationship with my father. The therapy eventually progressed as I was […]

Celebrating My Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

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On April 28, 2016

A version of this post originally appeared on the Huffington Post. Bipolar disorder is simply a series of symptoms that I am fortunate enough to have to manage on a daily basis. I say fortunate, in earnest, because it has given me an opportunity to live in a world with brighter colors and crisper sounds. It […]

6 Wearables To Track Your Emotions

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On March 24, 2016

Soon it might be just as common to track your emotions with a wearable device as it is to monitor your physical health. Wearable technology already can tell you about your heart rate, sleep patterns, health habits and breathing patterns; all of which can provide just as much insight into your emotional state as your […]

Journaling: The Healing Power of Writing

Posted by aplanforliving
On March 17, 2016

Could you spare 10-20 minutes a day to improve your happiness and health? Writing down your thoughts can be a powerful tool for solving problems, relieving stress and improving your outlook. Daily journaling–either on paper or a computer screen–has the power to make a real difference in your life. Whether you pull out a pen […]

Improve Your Happiness By Improving Your Health

Posted by aplanforliving
On March 10, 2016

Did you know that a poor diet and a lack of exercise could make you more susceptible to depression and other mental health problems? Just as your emotions can affect your physical health, your physical health can affect your mental health. The mind-body connection is a two-way street. Nutrition for mental wellbeing It’s well […]

Failed at Perfection? Try Self-acceptance

Posted by aplanforliving
On March 10, 2016

OK, just go ahead and say it: You’re not perfect and you never will be. Didn’t it feel good to get that out of the way? – Stop being so hard on yourself If you think you will finally achieve happiness once you reach the perfect weight, get the perfect job, achieve all your goals, […]

Mindfulness: There’s an App For That

Posted by aplanforliving
On March 10, 2016

If you’re already a member of A Plan For Living, you know how useful it is to have an app at your fingertips that you can turn to for help at any time. Well, APFL isn’t the only app out there that can help manage stress and cultivate calm. In fact, we think you should […]

Science Shows the Mind-Body Connection Is Real

Posted by aplanforliving
On March 3, 2016

If you want to be healthier, learn how to be happier. Your mind is more powerful than you think. How you feel and what you think can directly affect your body by changing the structure of your brain and the functioning of your immune system. Sure, we’ve been hearing this from meditation teachers and yoga […]

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