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Motivation

How to Feel Less Emotionally Drained and Regain Your Energy

Angelica Attard Psy.D. on May 1, 2023

Investing in things that boost our energy, and doing less of what drains it, not only feels good but can strengthen us to face adversities and achieve our goals.

Investing in things that boost our energy, and doing less of what drains it, not only feels good but can strengthen us to face adversities and achieve our goals.

Mindfulness

What Does Mindfulness Look Like in Practice and Real Life?

Angelica Attard Psy.D. on December 14, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Many of us know about mindfulness but are not sure how it translates into real life. Here's a story that can help pave the way for mindful living.

A Personal Perspective: Many of us know about mindfulness but are not sure how it translates into real life. Here's a story that can help pave the way for mindful living.

Assertiveness

The Meaning and Different Movements of Compassion

Angelica Attard Psy.D. on November 28, 2022

Compassion requires actively moving between different energies. We gently lean into our own and others' pain and take action to ease or prevent suffering.

Compassion requires actively moving between different energies. We gently lean into our own and others' pain and take action to ease or prevent suffering.

Environment

Live Better By Being More Present in the Moment

Angelica Attard Psy.D. on January 13, 2022

When we let go of "doing" and practice more "being" we can find the enjoyment, connection, and meaning that we have been searching for.

When we let go of "doing" and practice more "being" we can find the enjoyment, connection, and meaning that we have been searching for.

Relationships

Accepting Impermanence Can Help Us Live More Flexibly

Angelica Attard Psy.D. on May 6, 2021

Accepting that everything is impermanent can enable us to live through the peaks and troughs of life with more psychological flexibility.

Accepting that everything is impermanent can enable us to live through the peaks and troughs of life with more psychological flexibility.

Environment

Remembering How to Consciously Walk Again

Angelica Attard Psy.D. on March 21, 2021

Walking is one of those things we do that we take for granted, however we can find our path back to connecting intimately with walking through mindfulness and compassion.

Walking is one of those things we do that we take for granted, however we can find our path back to connecting intimately with walking through mindfulness and compassion.

Grief

What Memories Do We Leave Behind Once We Leave This Life?

Angelica Attard Psy.D. on January 29, 2021

It is hard to describe that moment when we discover someone we care for has died. This is a reflection on loss and grief and what is left behind when that person is no longer here.

It is hard to describe that moment when we discover someone we care for has died. This is a reflection on loss and grief and what is left behind when that person is no longer here.

Friends

Self-Care: A Reminder to Come Back Home to Ourselves

Angelica Attard Psy.D. on December 24, 2020

8 key tips reminding us of the purpose of self-care and how we can implement it effectively in the long term.

8 key tips reminding us of the purpose of self-care and how we can implement it effectively in the long term.

Motivation

Set New Year's Resolutions or Live With Intention Now?

Angelica Attard Psy.D. on November 25, 2020

New year, new start, new resolutions—right? If every year you struggle to implement your resolutions, take a moment to consider the idea of setting intentions instead.

New year, new start, new resolutions—right? If every year you struggle to implement your resolutions, take a moment to consider the idea of setting intentions instead.

Grief

What Would You Do If You Have 12 Months Left To Live?

Angelica Attard Psy.D. on October 20, 2020

We are surrounded by reminders about the impermanence of life. This is an opportunity to intentionally create a life that is worth living now.

We are surrounded by reminders about the impermanence of life. This is an opportunity to intentionally create a life that is worth living now.