Julia Hogan
Verily Magazine
Chicago, IL, United States
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What Your Sleep Habits Can Tell You about Your Overall Health
Sleep is often an afterthought in our busy day. For most of us, instead of ensuring we’ll get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep a night, we’re more likely to stay up too late (again!) and rely on caffeine and hitting the snooze button a few extra times to cope. For many people, sleep seems to be more of an inconvenience than an important part of a healthy lifestyle. As they say,… → Read More
Do You Need a Social Media Detox?: 3 Qs to Ask and What You Can Do About It
The fight against digital overwhelm starts with asking the right questions. → Read More
Letting Go of the Word "Should" Can Transform Your Professional Life
Words matter. → Read More
Don't Make This Mistake When Practicing Self-Care
Perfection is elusive for a reason. → Read More
One of the Most Helpful Pieces of Advice I’ve Ever Learned
“Everything happens for a reason.” It’s a common phrase that someone may have used when trying to offer comfort to you, or perhaps you’ve uttered it yourself when someone you care about was going through a difficult time. It’s often a go-to phrase when people feel at a loss for words upon hearing a friend’s difficult or painful news. But, as a therapist, I really struggle with this statement. In… → Read More
A Simple Piece of Advice to Help You Jumpstart Your Self-care Routine
It's time for your inner critic to take a back seat. → Read More
How to Know When You're Dealing with More than 'Everyday Stress'
We’ve all had stressful days where we rush around, everything seems to go wrong, or we’ve had to have a tense but necessary conversation with someone. While the stress is often uncomfortable, most of the time we know that the next day or week will bring an end to that stress. Then there’s Stress with a capital S—the kind of stress that seems to hit you like a tsunami and pulls you into a vortex… → Read More
How Emotions Can Assist Good Decision-Making
A therapist explains emotional intelligence. → Read More
Self-Care and Skin Care Aren't Always the Same Thing
Self-care is more than skin-deep. → Read More
Keeping Work Stress Out of Your Home Life
Tried, true, and therapist-approved ways to prevent burnout. → Read More
Stress & Anxiety: How to Know the Difference
The distinction is a significant part of self-care. → Read More
Surprising Sources of Self-Care in Everyday Life
When you hear the term “self-care,” what comes to mind? My guess is spa days, beach vacations, and the “treat yourself” mantra. Why? Because that’s the message many articles about self-care preach. These articles recommend practices such as revamping your skincare routine or making an appointment for a massage or manicure. Just the other day, I was flipping through a women’s magazine and the… → Read More
3 Self-Esteem Myths That Could Be Keeping You From Confidence
Take a breath, and reevaluate your frame of mind. → Read More
Committing to the New Year: A Psychotherapist's Guide to Keeping Your Resolutions
Make, don't break, your resolutions. → Read More
Feeling Stuck? Change That By Considering These Factors
A psychotherapist offers tips on how to get out of cycles that continue to disappoint. → Read More
The Link Between Mental Health and Birth Control that We Don’t Hear About
You know your body best. Don’t be afraid to bring up your concerns to your doctor or therapist. → Read More
Why Do We Struggle to Celebrate Other Women’s Successes?
We’ve all had the moment where you know you should be happy for her success but really you’re just feeling jealous of the success of someone else. → Read More
The Big Difference Between Normal Pre-Wedding Jitters and a Red Flag
How stressful should planning a wedding really be? → Read More
#AlltheSingleLadies, You’ll Want to Give These 7 Podcasts a Listen
There are quite a few great podcasts out there that will help you live your best life whether you are actively dating or taking time to figure things out. → Read More
Reading These Latest Self-Help Books Can Change Your Life in Just One Weekend
Reveal your tendency, have courage, find your tribe, make your bed, and other advice → Read More