This ancient Japanese practice transforms broken pieces into beautiful works of art, embracing the cracks and imperfections. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, kintsugi holds some profound lessons that resonate deeply in mental health and our pursuit of mental wellness.

Trying to navigate the holiday season is often painted as a time of joy, festivities, and togetherness. However, beneath the veneer of holiday cheer, many of us find ourselves grappling with various mental health challenges.

There is certainly no shortage of worry in our lives. And honestly, it seems like the level of worry and reasons to worry are growing year in and year out. We worried ourselves through a global pandemic. We worry about the world our kids are growing up in. We worry about our world's political, economic, and social climate. These days, I can’t drive to work without worrying about how high the gas prices are today.

Gratitude is often hard, but when you consider the science behind it, you can make it work. This time of year, it seems that no matter the movie, television commercial, social media ad, or even a billboard sign, we are flooded with reminders of gratitude. 

The clocks have changed. I was looking outside at dinner. It was dark, and that’s depressing. But I started to wonder if I could avoid the winter blues and make the most of this fall season.