Lauren Suval
Thought Catalog
New York, NY, United States
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Change, Purpose, And How Life Comes Full Circle
I imagined it would always be sentimental to leave home, for real, for the first time, but considering the fact that I’m an extremely nostalgic person to begin with, the eight-hour move, for real, … → Read More
A Meditation on Leaving a Job Behind and Taking Back Control
When you're in a job that you dislike, it could be complicated to simply walk away. It's tough to walk out the door without looking back and weigh the various consequences. But at the same t → Read More
In the Age of Politics: 3 Big Communication Tips to Keep the Peace
In today's controversial political climate, discussions can be a tad tricky to navigate. On the one hand, people want to bring awareness to various issues and → Read More
How Compatibility In Romantic Relationships Can Transcend Logistics
I think when it comes to practical concerns, we could certainly dig deeper. → Read More
Why People Grow Apart
It’s the hard realization that it’s too difficult to continue the friendship. → Read More
Marvelous Life Lessons From ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’
It’s always right to be our authentic selves and to follow our own path. → Read More
The Psychology Behind Remaining in Toxic Relationships
Have you ever known someone — a friend, a family member, or an acquaintance — who's essentially stuck in a romantic relationship that's unhealthy? And when I → Read More
The Psychology Behind Remaining in Toxic Relationships
Have you ever known someone — a friend, a family member, or an acquaintance — who’s essentially stuck in a romantic relationship that’s unhealthy? And when I say unhealthy, I’m not referencing circumstantial discord and bumps in the road; it’s more of an inherent lack of compatibility where troubling, or even disturbing, issues ensue. Chances are, many of us have heard accounts of toxic… → Read More
The Big 3 Benefits of Waxing Nostalgic
I tend to define nostalgia as a bittersweet reminiscence as we continue to live in the now and move ahead towards the future. Sometimes, there's mixed emotions when thinking about the past, and some people avoid the subject matter and the whole "nostalgia song and dance" entirely. → Read More
Why New Year's Resolutions Are Vital to Our Psyche
I know, I know, you might be coming across this post and you might be thinking to yourself, 'Oh boy, here is yet another article about new year's resolutions." → Read More
How to Cope When Traditions Change
I love the symbolism behind the holiday season and the way the whole world comes to life, and I love the way December exudes shimmering light to counter the → Read More
The Vulnerable Nature Of The Night
When the sun dips below the horizon and darkness fills the sky, I tend to think there’s a certain vulnerability embedded in the night. → Read More
The Psychology Behind Instilling a Sense of 'Home'
A sense of home can surely manifest in a multitude of ways, but ultimately, I tend to think that humans naturally crave a sense of belonging, somewhere, somehow. → Read More
Another Year, Another Birthday: Processing Getting Older
For the past few birthdays, I've been telling everyone I know that "I'm turning 24 again!" Huh. What are the odds? Now of course I'm kidding, but the reality is → Read More
How the Holiday Season Can Illuminate Our Compassion
The holiday season is that quintessential time of year where the world is lit up. I love the symbolism behind light, and how we can use such light to find the compassion for one another. → Read More
6 Ways to Keep Busy During the 'Winter Blues'
I love fall just as much as the next person. But since stores are already bringing out the Christmas wreaths and candy canes, you know winter is coming. → Read More
Why Do We Ignore Red Flags in Romantic Relationships?
We hear that hindsight is 20/20. We may often find that clarity is ignited like a firework in the wake of a dissolution, in the aftermath of a romantic → Read More
Effective Ways to Minimize Stress
Last winter was comprised of the holidays, the snow, and oh yes, a whirlwind of colds. A parade of viruses and hand sanitizer and rubbing alcohol and constantly → Read More
Understanding the Female Psyche in Light of the "Me Too" Movement
With the Me Too movement underway in the past year women from all walks of life, renowned or not, have been coming forward to share vulnerable experiences of → Read More
5 Ways to Acclimate During a Transitional Period
In my personal experience, transitional periods can induce a sense of emotional unsettlement, of feeling uneasy during a period of immediate unknowns. Whether → Read More