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Musings from a millennial therapist.

Career
The Importance of Mental Health at Work

Mariana Plata on August 18, 2020

Have you paid attention to your mental health while at work? Here are some reasons why you should.

Have you paid attention to your mental health while at work? Here are some reasons why you should.

Empathy
How to Listen to Someone Without Judgment

Mariana Plata on July 7, 2020

Struggling to offer support to a loved one during a difficult time? These guidelines can help.

Struggling to offer support to a loved one during a difficult time? These guidelines can help.

Health
4 Ways to Be an Emotional Scientist

Mariana Plata on May 18, 2020

Do you know the difference between an emotional scientist and an emotional judge? The answer might help us develop a more compassionate society.

Do you know the difference between an emotional scientist and an emotional judge? The answer might help us develop a more compassionate society.

Relationships
The Power of Unlearning

Mariana Plata on April 25, 2020

We know that learning is important. But, have you heard about unlearning before? It can be a bit more challenging, but the emotional rewards of this daily practice are endless.

We know that learning is important. But, have you heard about unlearning before? It can be a bit more challenging, but the emotional rewards of this daily practice are endless.

Stress
What You Might Need, Depending on How You're Feeling

Mariana Plata on March 28, 2020

Unsure of how to give yourself what you need right now? Start by identifying how you feel with this guide.

Unsure of how to give yourself what you need right now? Start by identifying how you feel with this guide.

Coronavirus Disease 2019
5 Teachings That Can Spark From a Crisis

Mariana Plata on March 14, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak brings out anxiety, fear, stress, and uncertainty. But can it also spark positive transformations?

The coronavirus outbreak brings out anxiety, fear, stress, and uncertainty. But can it also spark positive transformations?

Fear
6 Ways to Practice Self-Curiosity

Mariana Plata on January 10, 2020

What happens when we ask questions about ourselves, to ourselves? Spoiler alert: Our inner world can start to reveal itself.

What happens when we ask questions about ourselves, to ourselves? Spoiler alert: Our inner world can start to reveal itself.

Suicide
Non-Threatening Ways to Offer Emotional Support

Mariana Plata on September 10, 2019

Have you ever wanted to help someone, but didn't know how to do it? Here are some non-threatening ways to offer emotional support.

Have you ever wanted to help someone, but didn't know how to do it? Here are some non-threatening ways to offer emotional support.

Therapy
5 Signs You Could Benefit From Therapy

Mariana Plata on September 3, 2019

Have you been thinking about starting therapy? Here's how to know if it's time to make an appointment.

Have you been thinking about starting therapy? Here's how to know if it's time to make an appointment.

Attention
7 Ways People Bid For Connection

Mariana Plata on August 27, 2019

We make bids for connection every day. Do you know how to spot them?

We make bids for connection every day. Do you know how to spot them?

Anxiety
How to Redefine Your Relationship With Anxiety

Mariana Plata on August 20, 2019

Is your anxiety a friend or a foe? When we accept this feeling, we can gain a better understanding of ourselves.

Is your anxiety a friend or a foe? When we accept this feeling, we can gain a better understanding of ourselves.

Forgiveness
5 Ways to Practice Self-Compassion

Mariana Plata on August 13, 2019

One of the most underrated emotional tools, self-compassion can help you in your emotional growth.

One of the most underrated emotional tools, self-compassion can help you in your emotional growth.

Health
7 Hidden Mental Health Lessons in Stranger Things 3

Mariana Plata on July 8, 2019

Are there more hidden messages to Stranger Things than the upside down? Hawkins can also be a place to learn about our mental health.

Are there more hidden messages to Stranger Things than the upside down? Hawkins can also be a place to learn about our mental health.

Health
Embracing Vulnerability in the Workplace

Mariana Plata on May 22, 2019

Vulnerability gets a bad rep, especially at work. Studies show that workplace wellness is important, and this startup is helping companies provide it.

Vulnerability gets a bad rep, especially at work. Studies show that workplace wellness is important, and this startup is helping companies provide it.

Relationships
4 Reasons Why Self-Love Is Political

Mariana Plata on February 20, 2019

Have you ever felt that Netflix, wine, and candles are simply not enough self-love strategies? It's because there's so much more to self-love than that.

Have you ever felt that Netflix, wine, and candles are simply not enough self-love strategies? It's because there's so much more to self-love than that.

Relationships
Are You Sabotaging Your Self-Love?

Mariana Plata on February 13, 2019

Do you know how to tell if you're sabotaging your self-love? Here are 3 signs you might need to work on it a bit more.

Do you know how to tell if you're sabotaging your self-love? Here are 3 signs you might need to work on it a bit more.

Creativity
5 Skills to Add to Your Emotional Toolbox

Mariana Plata on January 20, 2019

Do you know what resources you have and which ones you need in your emotional toolbox? Here are 5 skills that everyone should work on incorporating.

Do you know what resources you have and which ones you need in your emotional toolbox? Here are 5 skills that everyone should work on incorporating.