One thing for certain in life is that it has both its ups and downs. A common myth however is that happiness is based on the quantity of these ups and downs. Most believe that the more good moments they have rather than bad moments, then the more happy they will be overall. But this [...]

If there is one thing that is consistent throughout our lives, it’s that things are always changing. This is especially true for our relationships. Try looking back on your life right now and remember all of the people whom you used to be close to but have since faded away from. Maybe you had a [...]

What are intrusive thoughts? Intrusive thoughts are involuntary and unpleasant thoughts, images, or ideas that pop into our mind. They are a common symptom in those with anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD; however, the truth is most people experience intrusive thoughts from time to time.

“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” Robert Frost In mindfulness-based psychotherapy there’s a technique called “urge surfing” that’s used to help individuals overcome addictive and impulsive behaviors.

Everything is in a constant state of flux, including our sense of self. We learn to accept ourselves only once we learn to accept the impermanence of ourselves.