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Remember when the biggest interruption to your day was a phone call during dinner? Now we’re checking our phones every 12 minutes, scrolling through endless feeds of other people’s highlight…
Stop treating yourself. Start respecting yourself. by Jill Schulman USMC, MAPP Key points Comfort feels good now, but true self-care is what makes you proud later. You hit snooze again.…
Climate change is no longer a distant threat. It is reshaping our daily lives right now. In New Orleans, summers grow hotter each year, and even our so-called mild winters…
By Maelinda Turner, LCSW, MDiv We carry more than just our own stories in our bodies. As African Americans, especially those of us whose roots run deep in New Orleans…
There’s something magical about summer that makes us believe anything is possible. Maybe it’s the longer days that give us extra hours to dream, or the warmth that seems to…
Spirituality isn’t one-size-fits-all. You may be more spiritual than you know. By Andy Tix Ph.D. Key points As a psychologist of religion and spirituality, I am often asked what I…
There’s evidence that napping is creatively beneficial. by Anthony D. Fredericks Ed.D. Key points What do Thomas Edison, Salvador Dali, and Albert Einstein have in common? Aside from the fact…
by Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Ed.D. An invitation to stop chasing hacks and start prioritizing quality sleep. Key points In the pursuit of high performance, well-being, and success, so many people are…
by Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. How a simple phrase can quiet your mind and help you fall back asleep faster. Key points You know the feeling. It’s 3:00 a.m., and your…
Anxiety is a complex and misunderstood mental health challenge that affects many individuals. Anxiety remains a common thread that can hinder our well-being. Let’s explore some of the mind traps…