by Kayla Czysz | Dec 21, 2020 | Anxiety, Happiness, Holidays
As 2020 comes to a close, it’s okay to let out a long, deep sigh. For most people, this year has been tumultuous, difficult, and exhausting. And as the holidays arrive, we might need to find creative ways to navigate this season as well. While this time of year is... 
by Dr Aletta | Nov 18, 2020 | Family Matters, Happiness, Life Matters, Parenting, Well-Being
Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving? No worrying about gifts! We get to focus on food, (one our favorite things!) and people, relationships, family, friends (more favorites! And, of course, gratitude. This year it feels all turned upside down. The focus has shifted... 
by Dr Aletta | Jan 31, 2020 | Body/Mind, Chronic Illness, Happiness
The Studio at Explore What’s Next is a long hoped for dream made manifest. The dream was to have a place where people, like me, who at some point or other, feel raw and vulnerable, can find a safe haven. In the center of that safe haven, there is... 
by Dr Aletta | Jan 5, 2020 | Adulting, Happiness, Life Candy, Life Matters
Four months after I met John I proposed marriage to him. He said, “No. Thank you.” I was twenty-nine when we met. He was the life partner I had been waiting for. He loved me but he didn’t believe in marriage. OK, I thought, I’ll give him a year. ... 
by Dr Aletta | Apr 30, 2019 | Body/Mind, Happiness
Late last January I got an email from a senior editor at Women’s Health magazine, Marissa Gainsburg. Hi, I hope this email finds you well! I’m the senior editor at Women’s Health magazine, and I’m hoping to connect with you for a story. I’m... 
by Tacianna Indovina | Feb 12, 2019 | Good Therapy, Happiness, Positive Psych
Can therapy be fun? Therapy is tough work! Some people say they feel exhausted after a counseling session. After all, it often involves talking about feelings and life events that are very difficult. At the same time, it can be fun and humorous! Humor is an important...
