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Are Your Friendships Toxic? 5 Ways To Tell…

Friendships that aren’t serving you (and possibly never did serve you) can be more damaging than not having the friendship at all. Sometimes we’re friends with people for a variety of reasons — proximity, childhood, convenience…and there are times when you may know that you’ve outgrown each other yet you still try to maintain the friendship. 

Put A Spring In Your Step: The Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors

Spring is officially days away and that comes with warmer temperatures, sunny skies, and a sense of hope and renewal. Spring also offers more opportunities to spend time outdoors which holds tremendous benefits for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Let’s explore how!

Why Daily Gratitude is Good for Our Mental Health

One simple yet powerful tool that I frequently recommend is the practice of daily gratitude. Gratitude is the act of focusing on and appreciating the good things in our lives, and it has been shown to have a multitude of benefits for our mental health and overall happiness.

5 Tangible Tips to Recover from Burnout

Feeling completely drained or overwhelmed with stress? Are you experiencing mental exhaustion, and feeling physically exhausted as well? You could be experiencing burnout.

Self-Love Practices Based on Your Love Language

Imagine if you were in a relationship with yourself – do you treat yourself well on a daily basis? Is your mind kind to your body and soul? The five love languages – words of affirmation, physical touch, quality time, gifts, and acts of service, are typically seen as the way we are loved by others, but they can also apply to the ways we love ourselves. 

How to Stay Accountable with New Year’s Resolutions

The new year often feels like a fresh start and a great opportunity to change bad habits and establish new routines that will help you grow psychologically, emotionally, socially, physically, or intellectually. New Year’s resolutions can vary greatly, but they are all about achieving something that will have a positive impact in your life. Whatever your goals may be, the important thing is that you’re on the right path to achieving them. Read through these tips to help you stick with the resolutions you’ve set for 2023 and beyond. XO Nina

Suicide Today: What to Know about Warning Signs, Risk Factors, and Prevention

Explore risk factors and warning signs around suicide, and some steps you can take if you or someone you know is at risk.

Peace on Earth: Cultivating Inner Calm During the Holidays and Beyond

What does peace on Earth really mean? Defined as tranquility, calm, or the absence of conflict, peace—and the lack thereof—can take on many forms. We’re taking a look at the role peace plays in our daily lives and then exploring how to live more at peace with ourselves and with others!

The Bene Holiday Survival Guide

The holiday season is upon us! Are you feeling joyful? Stressed? Excited? ‘Tis the season for being nonstop busy and sometimes we all need a little help staying grounded. Check out my tips for keeping the peace, plus some shoppable items that will have you feeling healthier and happier this holiday season!

Maintaining Friendships at Different Stages of Life

Adulthood is complex in many ways, and one thing that becomes more apparent as we navigate our 20s and 30s is that it can become difficult to maintain friendships with people who may be in different stages of life. Maybe you don’t see your college friend group as often as you did after you graduated, or your best friend is getting married and you’re still living the single life.