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Bridging Psychology and Intuition: How Tarot and Oracles Enhance Self-Reflection
As a psychosocial counselor and positive psychology coach, my work is deeply rooted in evidence-based practices. I rely on structured...
Nicole Ardin
Mar 27, 20253 min read


Unlocking the Science of Success: How Your Brain’s ‘Failure Switch’ Can Work for You
What if I told you that your brain has a built-in “failure switch” that determines whether you keep going after setbacks or give up...
Nicole Ardin
Mar 5, 20254 min read


Why Journaling Can Be a Real Superpower for Mental Well-Being
Let’s get one thing straight: journaling isn’t just for teenagers writing about their crushes or the days they spent pining over...
Nicole Ardin
Feb 14, 20254 min read


Positive thinking vs. genuine optimism: Your path to a powerful, honest attitude to life
We all know these phrases: “Just think positively!”, “Everything happens for a reason!” or “Happiness is just a decision!”. And yes,...
Nicole Ardin
Feb 11, 20252 min read


Stronger Together: How a Sense of Belonging and Community Enriches Our Lives
When was the last time you truly felt like you belonged? I mean, really – with all the warmth in your chest, the thought "I belong here,"...
Nicole Ardin
Jan 24, 20253 min read


Imperfectly happy: why self-love doesn't need a to-do list
In a world that sells optimization at every corner—be it through diets, productivity hacks, or apps teaching you how to breathe better —...
Nicole Ardin
Jan 17, 20253 min read


Beyond Fight or Flight: Unmasking the Hidden Stress Response
By now, most of us are familiar with the classic stress responses: fight, flight, and freeze. They’ve been discussed in psychology,...
Nicole Ardin
Jan 10, 20254 min read


Emotional Alchemy: Turning Feelings into Your Superpower
Let’s talk about emotions. You know, those pesky little feelings that pop up uninvited, like an ex at a party. Anger barges in, flipping...
Nicole Ardin
Jan 3, 20253 min read


Courage Over Confidence: Expanding Your Life in the New Year
As we step into the new year, many of us feel the magnetic pull of resolutions, goals, and that heady promise of a "new me." But let me...
Nicole Ardin
Jan 1, 20253 min read


High Sensitivity During the Holidays: Surviving and Thriving
Ah, the holiday season. A time of twinkling lights, heartfelt traditions, and... sensory overload. For Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs),...
Nicole Ardin
Dec 24, 20244 min read


How to Embrace the Winter Solstice and Prioritize Mental Well-being During the Dark Time of Year
As the winter solstice has just passed, we find ourselves in the heart of long nights and cold days. This seasonal shift invites a time...
Nicole Ardin
Dec 23, 20244 min read


11 ways to improve mental health in the workplace
There are few topics that are as close to my heart as mental health in the workplace. When I started my first job many years ago, I...
Nicole Ardin
Dec 21, 20244 min read


Honoring the Wins That Don’t Make the Highlight Reel: A Year-End Reflection
As the year winds down, the air often fills with celebrations of milestones, achievements, and victories. My feed is flooded with posts...
Nicole Ardin
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Self-care for people who don't have time (or think they don't)
How to create space for yourself despite a busy schedule In our fast-paced, to-do-list dominated world, self-care often seems like a...
Nicole Ardin
Dec 18, 20242 min read


Welcome to the new home of Ard de Vivre - A new beginning at Well-being Rebel
‘Ard de vivre’ - the French expression for “way of life” - stands for consciously enjoying and experiencing life in all its facets....
Nicole Ardin
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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