You have made a vow to change your habits and you started strong, but it didn’t take long for your motivation to fade away. It doesn’t matter how many times you make promises to yourself; you always seem to break them. So, how can you change habits that aren’t working for you? Broad declarations will…
Mother’s Day is the one day a year that moms get a sliver of the recognition that they deserve. We show them our gratitude for everything they do and everything they give. Of course, if you aren’t certain just how important a mother is in the lives of children, consider these points. The Highlights of…
Mother’s Day is seen as a day of celebration. However, for some, it isn’t as simple and straightforward as that. Not everyone has a great relationship with their mother; in fact, not everyone has a relationship with their mother at all. Mother’s Day can be a tender subject for a lot of people; it brings…
Psychologist Danielle Forshee explains that the ability to share and understand the feelings of others, such as a TV character, is a survival mechanism. “When we feel we know someone and like them — or the character they play on TV— we are more likely to feel an attachment toward that character, eliciting an empathy…
Dr Danielle Forshee speaking to Bustle Magazine about 21 Texts To Send Someone Who’s Grieving Expressing condolences to a friend who is grieving is a delicate matter. Being available for hugs if they need them or having your ear on call for when they’re ready to talk is important. But in the meantime there’s always…
It’s time to pack your bags and set your email to out of office – it’s time to take a girl’s trip with your best friends. I know, you’re already imagining the look on your boss’ face when you ask for the leave you earned. Your partner may put up a fight, roll their eyes,…
Dr Danielle Forshee speaks to Bustle about 7 Things You Don’t Have To Be Entirely Honest About Early On In A Relationship. Talking a lot about your ex can be a sign you haven’t gotten closure and can rub your date the wrong way. Additionally, it can prevent you from forming a romantic connection with…
If you want to live your best life, then learning how to set goals and keep them is going to serve as one of the most powerful ways to do so. Sadly, many people aren’t taking advantage of that tool and honestly, they’re not sure how to. You might understand the importance of setting goals,…
Spring is en route and that means you can put away your winter clothes and prepare for summer. While you’re at it, you may want to think about doing some spring cleaning. As it turns out, there are more benefits than just a clean home. In fact, as it happens, spring cleaning comes with a…
Okayplayer spoke with Dr. Danielle Forshee, a clinical psychologist and social worker, on the public and personal real-time reckoning with Nipsey Hussle’s death, empathy vs. emotional response, and the human condition to examine the cyclical pattern of reaction to help us understand how, why, and what we feel when celebrities die. Can you describe the…