As another year nears its end, we often feel a mixture of emotions. Joy, gratitude, pride, and hope can intertwine with exhaustion, disappointment, and anxiety. These emotions guide us, and we owe it to ourselves to tune in and listen. The holidays often provide a
What a distressing week. Ongoing unrest in DTLA, nationwide protests, military vehicles on the streets in D.C., horrific shootings in Minnesota, escalating conflicts in the Middle East, and a deadly plane crash in India—all these events have made it difficult to step back from the
“External validation” in psychology refers to the process of seeking approval, affirmation or recognition from others—to confirm one's self-worth, feelings or beliefs.