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This Cool Scientific Survey Accurately Identifies Your Character Strengths

January 22, 2023 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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I was first directed to the VIA Character Strengths Survey in the course of taking Dr. Laurie Santos’ class, The Science of Well-Being, which is the most popular course ever offered in Yale‘s 300-year history. As part of an initial happiness assessment, Professor Santos directed us to this character strengths test as part of a […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas, Life Coaching Tagged With: getting to know yourself

Understanding Ho’oponopono: A Beautiful Hawaiian Teaching About Forgiveness

January 1, 2023 by Admin 37 Comments

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People who struggle with the concept of forgiveness– both for themselves and for others– often find comfort in a deeply healing age-old practice that comes from Hawai’i. The beautiful Hawaiian teaching for Forgiveness is called “Ho’oponopono” (pronounced HO-oh-Po-no-Po-no), and it’s lovely. This ancient Hawaiian practice of forgiveness functions as both a communication concept for reconciliation […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas, Life Coaching Tagged With: culture, inspiration, meditation, self care, video

Why Your Partner Shouldn’t Be Your Therapist

December 22, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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After one of our posts went viral on Instagram, we figured it was best to expound on the thread that Sandra from Twitter, below, so thoughtfully started. Why is it, exactly, that your partner shouldn’t be your therapist? The idea here is tempting. You can save money on therapy, allow yourself to be vulnerable and […]

Filed Under: Life Coaching Tagged With: anxiety help, free therapy, therapy, therapy for anxiety

9 Inspiring Books That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

December 3, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Everyone loves a good poolside or weekend read– and nothing says comfort quite like curling up with an inspiring book before bed. The art of this simple luxury is merely in choosing which books to read– an act that has become increasingly daunting when books are expensive, there are so many options, and not all […]

Filed Under: Life Coaching Tagged With: books, getting to know yourself, gift guide

17 Money Saving Hacks For When You Can’t Stop Worrying About Money

November 7, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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According to Amazon therapist Bea Arthur, “financial anxiety is the biggest crisis in America” right now. And while it’s true that money itself undergirds many of today’s most divisive political issues (health care, campaign finance, and the like), the experience of financial anxiety in daily life is real and pronounced. For example, according to a […]

Filed Under: Life Coaching Tagged With: culture, money

The Art of Listening Better, in 3 Easy Mantras

September 1, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 3 Comments

If you follow me on Instagram you know that I’ve been on this kick recently of really trying to be a better listener. What follows is a parable that sums up why. A few weeks ago, I heard a conversation between critically-acclaimed psychologist Harriet Lerner and shame researcher Brené Brown that piqued my interest with […]

Filed Under: Life Coaching Tagged With: getting to know yourself

5 Depression Hacks That Can Ease Doldrums (We Promise)

July 10, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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These simple depression hacks are the product of extensive research into pop psychology, wellness, neuroscience, and various life coaching resources for therapeutic treatments of depression. Whether you’re struggling with depression or merely a case of the doldrums, we’ve explained each hack in simple language with practical examples that are easy to apply to your lifestyle. […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks, Life Coaching Tagged With: burnout, depression, exercise, mental exercises

4 Organizations Helping Women Take Control of Their Reproductive Rights

June 24, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 2 Comments

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Nearly 50 years after Roe V. Wade, legalized abortion remains one of the most divisive social issues in the United States. In the first five months of 2019, 15 states passed bans on various forms of abortion, despite protest and outcry from women’s advocacy groups and the larger medical community to stop the bans. Most […]

Filed Under: Advocacy Tagged With: activism, charity, reproductive health

Boost Your Mood By Creating a “Brag File”

June 7, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Building confidence is an active pursuit that requires regular effort, which is why creating a so-called “brag file” can help. It’s an easy way to boost your mood when times get tough, or if you’re feeling down, jealous, or exceedingly self-conscious. Making a brag file is easy. Keep a running list of things that you […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks, Life Coaching Tagged With: confidence, confidence building, getting to know yourself, misplaced emotions, self doubt, self image, self love, self-consciousness

6 Science-Backed Tips for Improving Mental Age

May 13, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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Innovative new studies show that how old we feel mentally has a huge impact on how well we fare, physically and mentally, as we age. You can, quite literally, think yourself into better health– and feeling younger. According to the latest research, the younger you feel, the longer you’ll live– or so the theory goes. […]

Filed Under: Life Coaching Tagged With: aging, exercise, memory

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