Ahh, the good ole’ adolescents! This blog has been long overdue for me and I am really excited to write about the ways I think adults can be better at supporting the voice and autonomy of adolescents. You might be thinking, why would I propose such a thing!? Well, let me explain. Aside from working…
Self-care is saying NO. When people ask. Say no. Unless your heart sings YES, say no. Don’t give excuses. Remove the word “because” from after your NO. When people are curious, just say no. One of the best tips I was ever given is to answer the questions you want to answer. Ever notice how…
Text or call a friend or loved one whom you haven’t spoken to in a while Sometimes we become so overwhelmed with the business of our lives, especially in certain seasons, that we put connection with others who don’t cross our day to day paths, on the back burner. Shooting off a quick text or…
We occasionally spotlight therapists on Mental Health Match. Nirmeen Valiani is a Houston therapist specializing in social and performance anxiety, stress management, parenting, and multicultural issues. She often uses mindfulness to help entrepreneurs and working moms explore ways to keep work-life balance. View Nirmeen’s profile here. Where do you go to find peace in Houston?…
It takes courage to seek help. Every year, more than thirty million Americans go to therapy to improve their lives (that’s more than the entire populations of every state except for California). Finding a therapist is harder than finding any other medical professional. That is because therapy works when you feel a personal connection with…