Let’s be honest, stress sucks! No one likes to feel tense, worried, and on edge. There’s so much information out there on how to prevent or eliminate stress, but I’ve got news for you; eliminating stress from your life is impossible — stress is just part of life. Stress can actually motivate us to achieve … More How to Practice Acceptance
Mindfulness is not just practicing yoga or meditating. It requires awareness and acceptance of daily life hassles. … More The Two Sides of Mindfulness
Avoiding conflict sounds like a good idea to many people. Although not being assertive has some short-term benefits, a long-term drawback of not being assertive is allowing yourself to take on commitments that leave you feeling frustrated, depressed, resentful, and/or hopeless. … More How to Be Assertive When You Really Don’t Want To
Dr. Katiah Llerena, PhD 