The Upside of Struggle Archives

June 2023:Fun fact:Some of the best wine comes from grapes vines which have been intentionally planted in an environment...

It’s Gonna be May Who’s Overcoming External Validation

May 2023:Did I experienced difficulty with overcoming external validation? Oh yes I did…And yesss I was. The BIGGEST *NSYNC...

Setting Boundaries in Relationships

April 2023:Setting boundaries in relationships. We’re hearing about it more in social media. In mental health and wellness discussions....

Welcome Spring with these Spring Health Tips!

March 2023:Looking for Spring Health Tips? Here’s a Fun Fact!I moved to NYC after graduating my doctorate program in...

Overcoming Perfectionism: Shoot Me Down but I Won’t Fall

March 2023:Before going deeper into overcoming perfectionism, there’s something I would like to share. Just recently I was approached...

Emotional Intelligence: Love Yours

February 2023:Come February we can’t help but notice the sea of red and pink in the store front windows...

Goal Setting: Take, Toss, Tweak

January 2023: Kicking off 2023 with a new blog where monthly I will break down some of the most...

Overcoming Burnout May Help Improve Your Emotional and Physical States

Stress can cause your body to release stress hormones (especially cortisol). Stress hormones that are elevated for extended periods...

Perfectionism: The Hidden Cause of Burnout

Your hard work and perseverance has led you to where you are. But maintaining your high standards in a...

What Is Burnout?

Burnout is a multi-dimensional experience of exhaustion — emotional, physical, and mental — caused by excessive and prolonged stress....