03/03/2026
Almost everything that supports mental health is free.
Sleep. Exercise. Real food. Time outside. Being fully present with people you care about.
None of it is flashy. None of it trends. And all of it works.
In my newest article for Psychology Today, I write about how we slowly give away our mental health when we let modern habits replace these basics — and how returning to them, imperfectly but consistently, builds resilience for ourselves and our kids.
It’s simple.
Not easy.
But it’s within reach.
If today you move your body, eat one real meal, step outside, or put your phone down for an hour, that counts.
Read here:
On any given day, if you've managed to spend time with your kids, get outside, eat meal together, or put phones away for an hour, you've done something significant.
