Addressing loneliness challenges us to seek out connection, even when it’s hard. Here are a few small ways to do just that.

BlogAllison ScharmannSeptember 25, 2024loneliness, lonely, loneliness reduction, communication, bonding, relationships, loneliness epidemicComment

How to Ghost Ghosting

Read on for tips on how to end your trists with grace, care, and communication.

BlogAllison ScharmannSeptember 19, 2024breakup, breaking up, breakups, relationships, dating, dating advice, ghosting, communicationComment

How to Function With Executive Dysfunction

If you struggle with working memory, adapting to change, or impulse control, it’s not just in your head! It is, however, in your brain.

BlogAllison ScharmannSeptember 12, 2024executive function, adhd, add, focus, function, mental health, self care, neurodivergence Comment

How to Take a Break

Are you feeling burnt out? Have you considered… taking a break?

BlogAllison ScharmannAugust 29, 2024rest, relaxation, mindfulness, self care, healing Comment

5 Signs It's Time to Break Up

We all need a fresh start sometimes. Here’s some help for knowing when to take the leap.

BlogAllison ScharmannAugust 22, 2024breakup, break up, breakups, communication, relationships, dating, dating advice, relationship adviceComment

How to Beat Burnout

If you find yourself waking up every morning less-than-excited to seize the day, you might be experiencing burnout.

How to Take Feedback Like a Pro

Feedback is a powerful tool for reflection and self-improvement. Can you take the heat?

In Conversation: Julia Hotz and Ashley Kirsner at Trident Booksellers & Cafe

Join author Julia Hotz for a discussion on social cures for mental health and loneliness with Skip the Small Talk founder Ashley Kirsner at Trident Booksellers & Cafe.

Allison ScharmannAugust 1, 2024Comment

"How to Have Better Conversations" with STST Founder Ashley Kirsner

Skip the Small Talk founder Ashley Kirsner joined Chase and Sarah Kosterlitz of I Do Podcast to share actionable tips for engaging partners, friends and family in deeper conversations.

Allison ScharmannJuly 25, 2024relationships, relationship advice, dating, dating advice, conversation, podcast, interviewComment

Skip the Small Talk at the Arnold Arboretum

Calling all Boston folks! If you love (1) Skip the Small Talk and (2) The Great Outdoors™️, well then boy do we have a treat for you.

Five LGBTQ+ Summer Book Recs

I am once again asking: Fellas, is it gay to read? Studies say it is!

BlogAllison ScharmannJune 27, 2024books, reading, summer reading, beach read, book recs, lgbt, lgbtq, lgbtqia, queer booksComment

How to Make LGBTQIA+ Friends

If you’re looking for more queer friends, you’re not alone! Read on for six ways to make LGBTQ+ friends.

Allison ScharmannJune 20, 2024lgbt, lgbtqia, lgbtq, pride, friends, friendship, how to make friends, community, fun, eventsComment

5 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month

June is a time to celebrate joy, visibility, and equality for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Read on for five ways to do just that!

Allison ScharmannJune 6, 2024Comment

7 Ways to Spice Up Your Life

Wake up. Work. Sleep. Wake up. Work. Sleep. Wake up. Work. Sl— When does it end???

How to Put Yourself Out There

Take advantage of the extra Vitamin D and open yourself up to new connections. You never know who you might meet!

7 Secret Self-Help Books

These books are not self-help books, explicitly, but they’ll encourage you to tune into yourself and the world around you. And they’re really, really good.

5 Free Mindfulness Resources

Read on for five resources to help un-break your brain without breaking the bank.

10 Things That Will Make You Smile

Having a rough week? Full moon got you feeling funky? Doomscrolling got you down? Spoiler Alert: Adorable Content Ahead!

Allison ScharmannApril 25, 2024Comment

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