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Cognitive Distortions: Overcoming Negative Mind Traps

The way you look at things may be making those things feel worse than they really are. Your view of yourself and the world around you can get distorted by some negative thought patterns that are so common that they have a name: cognitive distortions. 

Learning how to spot cognitive distortions like polarized thinking, overgeneralization, and catastrophizing can lift your mood and help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. 

What is the Cycle of Abuse? Is There Hope for Real Change?

Why Do People Stay in Abusive Relationships?

Leaving an abusive relationship isn’t always easy or obvious. This post explores 14 reasons people stay — shedding light on the emotional, cultural, and practical forces that keep them stuck.

Best Anti-Anxiety Supplements for Stress Relief (2026 Guide)

If anxiety is weighing you down or winding up, you aren't alone. Approximately 1 in 3 adults and teens in the US will experience an anxiety disorder.

Many supplements can help relieve and anxiety and boost your ability to deal with stress, but it can be challenging to sort through the many options. This article answers the question: What are the best natural supplements for anxiety?

Best Journal & Planner Accessories: Markers, Stickers & More

There are many journal accessories (like repositionable tabs, DIY ribbon page bookmarks, no-bleed markers) that can add ease, efficiency, and enjoyment to the use of journals and planners. I purchased and tested several of these items to review them for you and let you know what works and doesn't work. 

Patriarchy Isn't The Only or Main Reason for Partner Abuse

The overemphasis of patriarchy as the reason for partner abuse and domestic violence is ill-placed and actually gets in the way of reducing the occurrence of partner abuse and thwarts the repair of people's lives.

This post lists 70 other reasons someone might be abusive toward their partner.