Halloween Costumes That Are Conversation Starters

Have you considered that your costume can break the ice for you?

If horror movies have taught us anything, it’s that the best way to ward off ghosts and ghouls is to abide by the buddy system, so grab some friends and try out these five ideas for a spooktacular-ly social Halloween!

Allison ScharmannOctober 16, 2024Comment

Lessons From the Blue Zones

There’s no single way to live a healthy life, but people living in Blue Zones have a few ideas.

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Strategies for Managing Panic

While you may not be able to eliminate the cause of your anxiety, you can learn strategies to cope with it.

5 Small Ways to Feel Less Lonely

Addressing loneliness challenges us to seek out connection, even when it’s hard. Here are a few small ways to do just that.

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How to Ghost Ghosting

Read on for tips on how to end your trists with grace, care, and communication.

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How to Function With Executive Dysfunction

If you struggle with working memory, adapting to change, or impulse control, it’s not just in your head! It is, however, in your brain.

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How to Take a Break

Are you feeling burnt out? Have you considered… taking a break?

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5 Signs It's Time to Break Up

We all need a fresh start sometimes. Here’s some help for knowing when to take the leap.

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How to Beat Burnout

If you find yourself waking up every morning less-than-excited to seize the day, you might be experiencing burnout.

How to Take Feedback Like a Pro

Feedback is a powerful tool for reflection and self-improvement. Can you take the heat?

In Conversation: Julia Hotz and Ashley Kirsner at Trident Booksellers & Cafe

Join author Julia Hotz for a discussion on social cures for mental health and loneliness with Skip the Small Talk founder Ashley Kirsner at Trident Booksellers & Cafe.

Allison ScharmannAugust 1, 2024Comment

"How to Have Better Conversations" with STST Founder Ashley Kirsner

Skip the Small Talk founder Ashley Kirsner joined Chase and Sarah Kosterlitz of I Do Podcast to share actionable tips for engaging partners, friends and family in deeper conversations.