How to Track Your Mood: The Benefits, Best Practices and Apps

by Andrea Bahamondes | Mar 7, 2023 | Emotions

We all have our days. You’re feeling anxious, irritable, or just low energy. Everything feels off. It can be even more frustrating when you don’t know what’s causing this mood, or how to get back to your “normal” state. Today, we’ll talk about moods. How to identify,...

The “3-to-1 Positivity Ratio” and Why “Be Positive” is Terrible Advice

by Andrea Bahamondes | Feb 16, 2023 | Happiness

Comedian and podcaster Marc Maron tells a story I love, about how everybody in the audience was laughing, except for one guy, who at that point becomes his sole focus for the rest of the show.  Sound familiar? This is actually more common than we all think. But, why...

Mind Over Mood: The Right Foods to Improve Mental Health

by Andrea Bahamondes | Feb 9, 2023 | Happiness

Let’s state the obvious right from the start… Your diet can have a bigger impact on your overall mental health than you thought. We usually look at therapy and medication as forms of treating mental health, but several studies have already proven in the last few years...

How to Set Emotional Boundaries [Don’t drink someone else’s poison]

by Andrea Bahamondes | Feb 2, 2023 | Emotions

Can you tell me a quick story about resentment, frustration, and guilt trips, but with a positive ending? That’s what I’m setting myself to do today, wish me luck! (All characters are adapted for obvious reasons). Here goes… Jennifer has been dealing with her...

What to do after your job sucked the life out of you [Interview with Liz Yim]

by Andrea Bahamondes | Jul 2, 2018 | Strengths & Virtues

Many people keep going, loyal to a job that is sucking the life out of them. When I walked into MLovewell a magical stationery store located in Santa Ana, California, I knew there was something special behind it. It was my first time stepping into the store, really by...