by Courtenay Monfore | Oct 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Parents, does this scenario sound familiar to you? You’re at the grocery store and your four-year-old starts screaming because they want you to buy them candy. For a myriad of reasons — they’re crying and distressed, you’re exhausted and embarrassed...
by Courtenay Monfore | Oct 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
Lovesick. Lovestruck. Heartbroken. Crazy in love. So often, our language around romantic love makes it feel like it’s out to get us: we’re captive passengers on a high-speed train to an unknown destination; jolly patients of the same contagious,...
by Courtenay Monfore | Oct 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
It’s natural to want to be respected. After all, humans are social animals and we want to be valued by our fellow tribe members. So, it’s only natural that criticism can sting and cause emotional pain. In fact, scientists in one recent study looked closely at...
by Courtenay Monfore | Sep 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Overlapping and distinguishing features of anxiety and depression The terms “anxious” and “depressed” get thrown around a lot in casual conversation—and for good reason. Both are normal emotions to experience, routinely occurring in response to high-stakes or...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jul 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s 3 a.m. You’re tossing and turning. You can’t fall asleep — it can be so frustrating. Everybody has an occasional poor night’s sleep. And millions of people have chronic sleep issues that can take a toll on their lives. “We rightly...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jun 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Even as adults, we crave our mom and dad’s love and approval. A toxic parent will exploit that. When you grow up with a toxic parent, it can take years — even decades — to recognize how dysfunctional the relationship really is. That could be because their bad...
by Courtenay Monfore | Mar 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Sometimes relationships just don’t work out. You may want one, but for the time being, you may be better off alone. In fact, you’ll feel better when you learn how to be okay with being alone and realize that you can be happy without a romantic partner. But...
by Courtenay Monfore | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Doing things alone sounds like a very hedonistic lifestyle, but it’s just the conscious choice to spend time with oneself. Many wonderful things happen when you learn how to be happy alone. 1. You learn to trust yourself. Being alone allows you to get back in touch...
by Courtenay Monfore | Feb 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
1. Find out what makes you happy. When you’re single, it’s a great time to focus on yourself and figure out what brings you the most joy. You get to know yourself better and on a more profound level when you can focus on your needs and desires. You can put...
by Courtenay Monfore | Feb 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Why it’s important to move on from past mistakes. Mistakes. We’ve all made them. In fact, they’re a part of life. But what would you do differently if you had the chance? Ask someone about their regrets and you will learn a lot. That’s because everyone can think...
