Using a CBT approach, learn how to start your day, week, month or year off fresh when even the word “goal” feels overwhelming or pointless.

Being alone does not necessarily mean you are lonely. This can be especially hard for more extroverted, socially energized people to...

Mindfulness is a state of nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment. It includes awareness of one’s own thoughts, emotions, and...

Deep breathing techniques are a good place to start to help control the symptoms of stress, anxiety, overwhelm and anger. The skill is...

No one likes to be criticized. In fact, it can sometimes feel like a kick in the gut! Even the word itself... CRITICISM...seems so...

I Don’t Like Surprises Surprises are usually considered a good thing. And I actually don’t dislike all surprises--just the kind with...

by Melanie Gallo, PhD Most of us want to improve our memory and for a good reason! Our capability to remember things is one of the few...

by Dr. Melanie Gallo (Updated June 12, 2023) One of my favorite ways to explain what I do as a behavioral health coach is to compare my...

by Melanie Gallo, PhD Updated June 12, 2023 Years ago when I first started my coaching practice, I often used the tagline “No couch. No...

They said there would be another pandemic and they were right. The American Psychological Association’s recent “Stress in America” survey...