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Cristin Dickey

About Cristin Dickey

Born in Maryland, raised in Texas, and educated in Utah, Cristin is a purveyor of stories from all widths and walks of life. With a background in filmmaking and a staunch passion for literature, she aspires to give digital spaces a uniquely human touch.

Having good intentions is rarely enough to overcome the value-action gap. Photo by Alex Green on Pexels. — Mind the Value-Action Gap With the middle of the year approaching, it’s time we all take stock and evaluate our progress on the resolutions we made at the start of 2021. If you’re like me, progress has been… slow coming. Despite having strong convictions and clear, reasonable goals, even my […]

The Value-Action Gap: Why You’re Coming Short of Your Goals ...

May 20, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged productivity / professional development / self-care by Cristin Dickey

America faces potential future outbreaks as the vaccination rate declines. Photo by Uriel Mont on Pexels. — The Crawl Back to Normal With the one-month anniversary of the day the vaccine became available for all American adults swiftly approaching, there has been a significant downward trend in the vaccination rate. While experts say that the slowing vaccination rate was hardly unexpected, the numbers have declined enough to […]

Moving Forward: Tackling the Slowing Vaccination Rate

May 16, 2021 in Health tagged COVID-19 / government acts & responses / vaccinations by Cristin Dickey

A decline in American births troubles demographers with worries of depopulation. Photo by Hollie Santos on Unsplash. — The Numbers Are In… It comes as no surprise that 2020 was a slow year for births in the United States. With widespread financial instability, a skyrocketing rate of coronavirus cases, rampant employment, and general despondency over the state of things, it’s not difficult to imagine why prospective parents would […]

Startling Decline in Birthrate Puts America at Risk of Depopulation

May 10, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged current events / environmental health / family by Cristin Dickey

US citizens struggle under the enormous burden of increasing medical debt. Photo by cottonbro on Pexels. — Capital Capitol It’s no secret that Americans have long been plagued by medical debt that they cannot afford. A single trip to the doctor can end up costing hundreds or thousands of dollars even with insurance, and patients are frequently left without any form of aid or debt forgiveness. What […]

Medical Debt Pushes Many Americans to the Brink of Survival

May 4, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged COVID-19 / finances / government acts & responses by Cristin Dickey

As the pandemic has persisted, there have been increased cases of trauma-related mental health disorders, including COVID-related PTSD. — It’s Not Over Yet With a return to normalcy pending, people are itching to mark the pandemic’s end date on their calendars. The Gallup, armed with data from the CDC and Johns Hopkins University, has estimated that herd immunity could be achieved as early as June. However, eliminating a plague […]

COVID-19 and PTSD: Mental Health Outcomes at the Dawn of ...

May 3, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged COVID-19 / mental health / trauma by Cristin Dickey

Indulging in revenge procrastination can keep your body from functioning as it should. — A Brain Breakthrough Psychologists have recently coined a term for a startling new behavior in adult psychology: ‘revenge procrastination.’ If you can relate to the scenario below, you may struggle with revenge procrastination too! Emma is a single mom of two and a full-time teacher. She wakes up early each […]

The Newest Psychological Trend: Revenge Procrastination

May 2, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged mental health / productivity / sleep health by Cristin Dickey

Ear health and hearing loss have massive impacts on overall quality of life. Photo by Jessica Flavia on Unsplash. — To Hear and Be Heard… Ahhh, youth. Everything seems easier to the rosy-cheeked, limber-limbed, and unjaded. The senses are sharp and clear. The body feels and functions. And if you’re fortunate enough to have access to the right care and resources, you can work to extend the senses of childhood […]

The ESSENTIAL Health Tip That You Haven’t Heard Before

April 22, 2021 in Health tagged ear health / self-care / wellness by Cristin Dickey

Drug-gene testing may be the answer to getting patients DNA-compatible medications. Photo by the National Cancer Institute on Unsplash. — Understanding drugs and your DNA… Did you know that a DNA sample can tell you how you’ll respond to certain drugs? A new and increasingly popular practice called pharmacogenomic testing, or drug-gene testing, makes it possible to sequence a patient’s DNA and determine which medications will work with their body… […]

Drug-Gene Testing: Is Your DNA the Future of Pharmaceuticals?

April 17, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged family / health / mindfulness / self-care by Cristin Dickey

Marriage and Family Therapy is currently under examination for coverage under Medicare and Medicaid. Photo by cottonbro from Pexels. — The Ultimate Collective Everyone has their own idea of what a family is. Some assert that families are tight-knit groups of blood relatives while others favor found families of friends. There are sprawling families, sparse families, families that function as refuges, and families that feel lonely even when they’re together. […]

Will Medicaid Pay for My Marriage and Family Therapy?

April 10, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged family / Medicaid / mental health / self-care by Cristin Dickey

Leaving behind quarantine the right way will make you a happier, healthier, and more contemplative person. Photo by Denys Nevozhai on Unsplash. — Much-Needed Beginnings It’s March. Blooms have broken ground. The country is thawing. Vaccinations rest on the horizon line. For many, it feels like we’re flipping a page in our history, and with luck, we’re turning to a gentler chapter. A lot of people are wondering how to put last year […]

Five Tips for Leaving Quarantine BETTER

April 8, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged COVID-19 / family / mental health / nature / travel by Cristin Dickey