We live in a society where overworking is glorified and even encouraged—having a “no day off” mentality, the average American lives a life of all work and no play.

The use of recreational marijuana is here, and just in time for summer. An anticipated moment for many, as of July 1, 2023, adults can now legally purchase marijuana (to include flower, vape, and edibles) from their local licensed dispensaries, right alongside their card-carrying medicinal cannabis counterparts without a medical card.

The increasingly common term psychedelic renaissance has been steadily creeping into the mental health limelight, causing more and more researchers to delve back into the science of psychedelics to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, various addictions and other mental illnesses.

In 2019, studies showed that roughly 20 percent of the United States population, nearly 50 million people, were diagnosed with a mental illness.

Conflict in any relationship is inevitable, even in our romantic relationships. It’s a natural part of life, and there is no way to get around it. There will always be disagreements and differences of opinion because, as individuals, we all have different opinions, beliefs, and perspectives that will differ from others. Arguments can arise from just about anything and can range from a simple misunderstanding to something that can potentially ruin a relationship. Love can sometimes feel like a battlefield, but whatever the cause of an argument, instead of viewing conflict as a bad thing, see it as an opportunity to strengthen the bond between you and your partner

You’ve heard it and are probably guilty of saying it yourself, New Year, New Me…

Come January 1st, we say the same thing as we find ourselves formulating New Year’s resolutions to reach specific goals or to in some way better ourselves and our lives. Studies have found that while roughly 41-45% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, only 8-9% are successful in sticking to the goals they set.

As the last of the autumn leaves fall, and we quickly approach the winter holidays, most would agree that we are getting closer to the most wonderful time of the year, while others all but dread what should be a time of celebration, family, and the spreading of cheer and love.

Over the years, people have started seeing the holidays as a source of stress rather than a joyous time. Instead of focusing on the beauty of the holidays, we become super focused on the wants of others and the giving of ourselves to others- The giving of our time, energy, money, and sometimes sanity.