The entire nation sits on edge as we all anxiously await the outcome of what has become the most divisive and emotional charged election...

I don't know about any of you, but lately, I have been an overwhelmed, stressed out mess. I am short and snappy with the people I love...

With huge thanks to Veronica Jackson and Robin Freeman for inspiring this blog post! I oftentimes speak about signature strengths and...

Yesterday I had the privilege of attending WELC (Women in Educational Leadership Conference). It was zoomed of course, but an incredible...

For those of you who know me in "regular' life, you probably know that I am terrible at self-care. The worst part? I talk about it all...

First let me begin by saying that it is really hard for me to blog today. Everything has really started to weigh me down, so I am hoping...

Is there anything more exciting than something new? A new passion, a new endeavor, a new travel destination, a new haircut, or even a...

This week instead of a traditional blog post, I am working hard preparing for my next Zoom workshop: Happy Within: Self-Discovery &...

For those of you who know me in "real life" you know that I am a psychology professor. Every fall, I teach the class about addictions. ...

Throughout my life I have had many jobs. I have been a counselor at Girl Scout Camp. I have played a fairy tale character at a theme...

It has been an interesting past few weeks in the community in which I live. I think most people can agree that since the onset of the...

I have this friend, for the purpose of protecting the innocent, I will call this friend, "Jess." "Jess" loves all the swears. She is so...

So this past week I did something pretty crazy. If you know me in real life, you know I am a little bit on the wild side to begin with,...

Feeling stressed? You are not alone! Research suggests that uncertainty leads not only to stress, but unmanageable stress that can...

A few days ago, my daughter, Carina , and I were at an arcade (before you send ,hate mail, yes, I realize that there is a pandemic, yes...

I am always surprised when people imply that my life is easy. I made getting my master’s degree look easy. I made obtaining my PhD look...

Proverbs 28 says: The wicked run when no one is chasing them. If you know me well, then you know I actually own a t-shirt that says this...

I don't think you are capable of just doing nothing. One of my best friends said not too very long ago. At the time, I couldn't help but...

This past week, I had the opportunity to spend an absolutely amazing week in Pennsylvania with some of the most incredible people. While...

One of the best ways to build and strengthen a relationship is to meet another where they are. This is perhaps best accomplished by...