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Can’t Afford Therapy? These 10 Tips Can Help

May 7, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin 7 Comments

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So, you need therapy but you can’t afford therapy. It’s a relatable problem. Given the staggering cost of healthcare and the stigma that some still perceive around mental health, there are a number of factors that prevent people from seeking therapy when they really need it. Even for those who have coverage, mental health services […]

Filed Under: Anxiety Hacks, Life Coaching Tagged With: anxiety help, anxiety relief, therapy, therapy for anxiety

“Self-Care” vs. “Self Comfort” (And Why You Need Both)

March 27, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

Here’s a novel idea: consider that self-care alone might not be enough to truly resolve your inner feelings of stress and wellbeing. This is because many wellness experts talk about “self-care” when what most people really need is the ability to “self comfort.” Self-care is all the usual stuff— diet, exercise, meditation, time with friends, […]

Filed Under: Life Coaching Tagged With: getting to know yourself, self care, self love

9 Inspiring Books That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

January 3, 2021 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

Beautiful Life Lesson: Thom Yorke, Rothko, and How We Interpret Joy

January 1, 2021 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Sometime in the year 2000, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke sat for an interview on Dutch television about the making of Radiohead’s Kid A and the rough time he had separating his personal life from the world of celebrity after the monumental success of 1997’s Ok Computer. In this interview, Yorke relayed an anecdote that has […]

Filed Under: Life Coaching Tagged With: art, getting to know yourself, music

A Prayer For When You’ve Hit Rock Bottom

December 24, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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So– you’ve hit rock bottom, you’re feeling scared and lonely, and this is what you consider to be your lowest point. Maybe you’re sick, maybe you’ve experienced massive loss, maybe your worst fear or greatest terror in life has been realized: now what?  Even if you’re not religious, you can still use mindful self-talk– which […]

Filed Under: Life Coaching Tagged With: anxiety help, depression, getting to know yourself, self care, self love

Why We Grieve People We’ve Never Met

October 27, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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The death of a beloved celebrity or public figure often brings with it intimate outpourings of grief— often from people who never met the departed. This begs interesting questions about the psychological impact of idol worship, public figures and relationships writ large, as well as our personal sense of wellbeing in the world.  In the […]

Filed Under: Life Coaching Tagged With: depression, getting to know yourself, grief

Understanding Black Stress: Read Fast Company’s Sobering Article

September 1, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Fast Company recently published a short, powerful article on the gap of black stress that’s worth reading– especially if you want to be a better mental health ally. “We’re in a terrible position because we don’t control what is necessary to change the circumstances that will alleviate our own stress,” Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones […]

Filed Under: Advocacy, Life Coaching Tagged With: advocacy, stress

Michelle Obama Is Dealing with “Low Grade Depression,” Too

August 6, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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In the latest episode of the new Michelle Obama Podcast, the former First Lady said she is currently battling “some form of low-grade depression.” “Not just because of quarantine, but because of the racial strife, and just seeing this administration, watching the hypocrisy of it, day in and day out, is dispiriting,” she said on […]

Filed Under: Advocacy, Life Coaching Tagged With: culture, depression, getting to know yourself, self image

7 Organizations Fighting for Racial Justice in America

June 2, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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These 5 trusted, highly-regarded organizations are fighting for critical racial justice in America. Many of the below nonprofits use PayPal as a donation platform, though others accept checks or payments over the phone. We encourage you to donate to as many of them as you can. All of these organizations are vetted by third parties, […]

Filed Under: Advocacy, Life Coaching Tagged With: advocacy, charity

How To Support Healthcare Workers Fighting COVID-19

March 30, 2020 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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If you’re worried about healthcare workers fighting COVID-19 on the front lines of the outbreak, here’s what you can do to help. 1 – Stay Home If You Are Sick. Call your doctor immediately if you are experiencing symptoms like cough, fever, or sore throat. They will give you further instruction. (But most health care […]

Filed Under: Advocacy Tagged With: advocacy

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