Blog

The Power of Visualization

By Madeleine Dileonardo

Posted: August 10, 2022

When you’re driven to achieve something, do you ever spend time imagining yourself taking each step of the way to succeed? Whether you’re picturing yourself attaining a new personal best running time, nailing a presentation in a crowded room, ingraining a new habit, or any other goal you have in mind, visualization can act as more than just a confidence and motivation booster. Recent behavioral, brain imaging, and clinical research has reshaped our understanding of just how powerful visualization can really be. T

How to Form a Habit

By Madeleine Dileonardo

Stress & Wellness

Self-Care

Posted: July 21, 2022

Understanding our habits and working to ingrain the ones that best serve us is essential for not only our productivity, but our mental health and contentment. In a way, our habits reflect the very nature of who we are. To quote the great Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, “Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny”. With this in mind, creating and shaping new habits can be a difficult and sometimes daunting task met with a lot of mental resistance.

The Fight for Focus in the Digital Age: Tools for ADHD

By Madeleine Dileonardo

Child & Teen Therapy

ADHD

Posted: July 6, 2022

It’s no secret that just about every social media platform including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, as well as many advertisements and entertainment productions are adopting the model for short bursts of content that are exciting and fast paced. Our brains are wired to experience gradual changes in our experiences and perception, but we live in a time where new and engaging stimulation is littered all over and constantly pulling for our attention. HEY! OVER HERE! KEEP READING!

May Reflection: Mindfulness Tips

By Madeleine Dileonardo

Stress & Wellness

Mindfulness

Posted: June 6, 2022

When was the last time you took 5-10 minutes to simply do nothing? No technology, eating, chatting, or even mind wandering? Do you often find yourself wishing you could have better control and regulation over intrusive thoughts and feelings that arise throughout the day?