Mastering the Art of Relationship Repair

Conflicts, arguments, and ruptures are inevitable in any relationship, especially in intimate ones. No matter how much love exists between two people, moments of conflicting needs, disconnection, misunderstanding, and emotional pain will arise. The question is not whether conflict will take place, but rather, whether we know how to manage it and, even more critically, […]

Anxiety, Identity, and the Art of Staying Real

What initially drew me to this band was its name. Worry Club is genius. It is disarming, ironic, and earnest at the same time, like a support group you would want to join. I had the pleasure of chatting with Chase Walsh, the frontman and creative force behind Worry Club. I wanted to understand the […]

The Art and Value of Paying Attention

Your attention is a crucial asset and resource. Its proper application can be a differentiating factor in your life and work, in distinguishing you in relation to other people and, crucially, in what you can offer to the world that artificial intelligence/AI can’t. Attention can also be a valuable component of self-development. Thinking of attention […]

Four Ways Making Art Can Help New Moms

Maternal well-being is an important public health issue. A 2022 report by the World Health Organization explains that one in five women experience Mental health challenges during pregnancy and one year after the birth of a baby. There are many government policies, workplace benefits, and other supports that could help mothers during this transition—but a […]

The Art of Being Flawed in a Perfectionist World

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” ~Vince Lombardi Okay, let’s be real for a second. As I sit here trying to write this perfect essay about embracing imperfection, the irony isn’t lost on me. I’ve rewritten this opening paragraph about five times now. Old habits die hard, right? […]