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You Are Beautiful, Strong, and Worth It

A Quote - You Are Beautiful - You Are Strong - You Are Worth It

This is such a simple, meaningful message: You Are Beautiful! You Are Strong! You Are Worth It! Believe in yourself and the world will believe in you too.

Quotes and Affirmations: The Power of Positive Thinking

Picture of a cat looking in the mirror seeing a lion with the text - What Matters Most is How You See Yourself

“What Matters Most is How You See Yourself” This is the affirmation that is framed and sits on my desk. Why? Because I can sometimes struggle with confidence. I am a strong, educated woman, excellent at what I can do for others, but I often struggle to see these amazing attributes when I look in the mirror. So, this gift (from a loved one) helps remind me to see and remember that it all starts with how I see myself.

The Mental Health Benefits of Pet Ownership

National Hug Your Hound Day - Woman hugging German Shepard dog.

Pet ownership and the impact it can have on a person’s mental health has been a popular topic of study for scientists. This article focuses specifically on studies of pet ownership and more specifically on how pets can help alleviate anxiety, stress and depression.

The Suicide Rate in the U.S. Continues to Climb

Portrait Of Unhappy Businessman Sitting On Floor In Office Holding His Head

According to a recent article published by CNN, the suicide rate in the U.S. continues to climb. The suicide rate in 2017 is 33% higher than in 1999, and at the highest level since World War II.

Mental Health in the American Workplace

Concept of stress in the work place with businessman sleeping on a laptop

Mental illness is taking its toll on the American workforce and is one of the top causes of worker disability in the U.S. with 62% of missed workdays attributed to mental health conditions.