If you’ve been tossing and turning, dreaming of a good night’s sleep, you’re not alone. In the thick of my anxiety disorder, I had a lot of trouble sleeping and I would be up until 3am trying to fall asleep. This lack of sleep only fueled my anxiety the next day, as insufficient rest can trigger anxiety. Let’s dive into why sleep is so vital and how you can improve it, using some science and practical tips.

Summer's winding down, and we're all feeling a mix of emotions. With the first day of school just around the corner, the thrill of new beginnings often comes with a side of nerves. Over the years, I've tried out various ways to help my kids tackle school jitters, and I want to share some of my favorite strategies with you. As parents, we can use these unique techniques to help our kids feel confident and ready for the new school year!

Who doesn’t struggle with time management? I, for one, am constantly trying to figure out how to manage my time better. Time just seems to slip through my fingers like sand. I have been working on mastering the art of time management for a long time now and talk about it in my book extensively. I will highlight some strategies here, but feel free to reference my book, Take Your Lunch Break, for more tips! Time management is essential for achieving our goals and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. While traditional time management techniques like to-do lists and scheduling are effective, I wanted to explore new and unique strategies. Here are seven innovative time management tips to help you make the most of your time:

It's summer, and the kids are out of school! Yay!While I love having them home, enjoying the opportunity to sleep in and spending quality time together, it can also be quite exhausting. Keeping my young kids entertained all day, every day, is a real challenge. For parents, summer can be a stressful time as they juggle work, household responsibilities, and the task of keeping their kids engaged. Here are 8 strategies to help parents navigate the summer months smoothly and ensure the whole family enjoys the season.

In the hustle and bustle of our professional lives, it's easy to get swept away by the allure of making work our primary focus. However, when we pause to reflect on what truly matters to us, we often find that our values lie elsewhere. For many, like myself, family takes precedence over everything else. But how do we navigate the complex terrain of career choices while staying true to our values and maintaining our happiness and well-being?

As we step into April, it's an opportune time to reflect on the dynamics of our professional relationships, particularly our relationship with our boss. Now, I know what some of you might be thinking: "But my boss is as scary as a Monday morning without coffee!" Fear not, my friends, because we're about to turn that frown upside down and make April the month where you and your boss become best buds. Here are 5 strategies to cultivate mutual respect, communication, and collaboration this April:

In the modern workplace, stress is an almost inevitable part of the job. Tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and high-pressure environments can take a toll on our mental and physical health if left unchecked.

Desiring to excel and striving for perfection became a double-edged sword for me. While I aimed to deliver exceptional results, my perfectionist tendencies often hindered me from completing tasks efficiently. This created a vicious cycle that impeded my productivity and growth. Despite these challenges, I realized that I needed to find effective ways to cope with my stress and anxiety, which I will share with you today. Here are three strategies to help you navigate through challenging times and thrive in your career:

Ah, February—the month when love paints the world in hues of red and pink. It's the perfect time to celebrate the multifaceted nature of love, extending beyond romantic partnerships to friendships, family bonds, and the most crucial relationship of all—self-love. In the spirit of this love-filled month, let's explore six unique tips to elevate your relationships and make this February truly special.

Happy New Year, party people! As we usher in a new year full of possibilities, let's embark on a journey toward mental clarity and well-being. January often finds me grappling with a touch of the blues – a post-holiday slump exacerbated by the gloomy, wintry weather. I feel a little sad as I take down my holiday decorations and there isn’t any big holiday to look forward to anymore. Nevertheless, I've discovered a few things that have been uplifting for me.

Here are 3 ways to counter this seasonal dip:

Whoo, we’re riding the holiday hype train straight into the end of the year! It’s the season of joy, but let's be real, sometimes finding happiness can feel like trying to catch a unicorn in a storm. With all the suffering in the world and our daily chaos, it's easy to lose our smile somewhere in the mix.

So, here’s the fun part. Imagine creating your own happiness treasure chest—a "glimmer box," if you will. You can go digital or old-school physical with it. It's a special space where you collect things that tickle your senses when you are feeling a bit down. Whenever I have a bad day or I feel anxious, I reach for my glimmer box (I have one both digitally and physically) and it really helps ground me while putting a smile on my face. Let me walk you through this joy ride:

Ah, the holiday season – a time for joy, family, beautiful decorations, and good vibes all around. But let's be real, it can also dish out its fair share of stress and anxiety. Between the gift-shopping frenzy, family get-togethers, and the never-ending to-do lists, it's easy to feel like you're drowning in holiday chaos. But hey, don't sweat it! Some great strategies can help you keep your cool and actually savor the festive season without going all frazzled.

Here are 4 tips for handling holiday stress:

As the leaves transform from vibrant greens to a tapestry of reds and golds, many of us relish the arrival of autumn. Many of us are excited for a pumpkin spice latte and sweater weather. However, for some, this season change can bring about a shift in mood and well-being. The connection between changing seasons and mental health is subtle yet powerful.

Here are five self-care routines for the cooler seasons:

Talking about suicide is uncomfortable, it's sad, it's scary, it's not easy, but it is crucial. It could save a life. I have known a few people who have died by suicide, and it saddens me that they felt unloved, unwanted, and so tortured that the only relief they thought they could get was death.

If only someone contemplating suicide knew they could get help for their problems, the pain is temporary. If someone contemplating suicide has hope that things can get better and has future goals, then it could save their life.

In this article, I discuss how to recognize the signs and prevention strategies:

Back to school is just around the corner - I know, I know, it's already that time again! The back-to-school jitters are starting to sneak in for many kids and students. As I think about this exciting yet anxious time, I am reminded of a period when my 4-year-old son was afraid of monsters. No matter how many times I assured him that monsters aren't real, he couldn't shake off his fears. To him, monsters were as real as the fear they instilled in him.

Here are five techniques for conquering back-to-school jitters:

I am a first-generation immigrant to the United States and have struggled with identity issues growing up. I was born in Pakistan, and after a few months, I moved to Iran. After living in Iran for 2.5 years, we moved to Ireland–where we lived for seven years. In Ireland, we moved every two years and lived in Tralee, Limerick, and Dublin. I was ten years old when we moved to America. Until the age of 12, we moved every two years. Phew!

In this article you will find five tips on how to deal with identity issues:

As summer rolls around and people graduate, many stressors arise regarding college, career, and life decisions. Some of the questions I get asked are, "How can I deal with all that stress?" There is a lot of pressure on young adults to do well and excel; while a bit of pressure is beneficial, it can become overwhelming for some. So how do we deal with all these high expectations and strains of life?

Today I'll share four tips to lead a less stressful life:

We've all been there, that one coworker who gets under your skin. Even the way they say hello irks you. I once had this coworker who would steal my ideas and undermine me! I let the negativity consume me and affect my work as well. Learning and practicing some of these tips improved my work quality and relationships!

Here are five ways to deal with a problematic coworker:

My research showed that women who support other women are more successful. According to Harvard Business Review, women benefit from collaboration over competition. Countless studies have shown that women who support women are more successful in business. So then, what’s the problem? Understanding why women are not supportive of other women before going into the value of helping other women is vital.

Women often see others as rivals and see supporting them as a threat to their own success or happiness. Which is simply not true.

Women have limited representation, so women may feel that there’s limited space for women at the top, resulting in a scarcity mentality. There is enough space for all of us to win, but with a scarcity mentality, you believe the opposite.

These are four reasons women should consider supporting other women:

Is everyone hanging out without me? As Mindy Kaling likes to say. This a question many of us ask ourselves on a daily basis, especially while scrolling on social media. But don't feel disheartened! Several of us feel the same way. It is normal to feel upset when you see your friends hanging out and having a dandy ol’ time, wondering if your invite got lost in the mail. However, more times than not, it is NOT personal. How do we not take it personally and spin out of control in our thoughts about if we ever wronged someone or if something is wrong with us? So you may be wondering how to navigate through these emotions.

Well, I have ten tips on how to get a better handle on social exclusion…

New Year, New You is all the buzz this month. How exactly do you do that, though? For starters, prioritize self-care, and do you know the best kind of self-care? Therapy. Hands down, the best way to take care of your mental health and show self-love other than eating healthy and exercising is to see a therapist!