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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.

The Value-Action Gap: Why You’re Coming Short of Your Goals and How You Can Fix It

April 4, 2025May 20, 2021 by Cristin Dickey
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 … Read more

Tags productivity, professional development, self-care

Moving Forward: Tackling the Slowing Vaccination Rate

April 4, 2025May 16, 2021 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 … Read more

Tags COVID-19, government acts & responses, vaccinations

Startling Decline in Birthrate Puts America at Risk of Depopulation

March 20, 2025May 10, 2021 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, … Read more

Tags current events, environmental health, family

Medical Debt Pushes Many Americans to the Brink of Survival

March 20, 2025May 4, 2021 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 … Read more

Tags COVID-19, finances, government acts & responses

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

March 20, 2025May 3, 2021 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 … Read more

Tags COVID-19, mental health, trauma

The Newest Psychological Trend: Revenge Procrastination

March 21, 2025May 2, 2021 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 … Read more

Tags mental health, productivity, sleep health

The ESSENTIAL Health Tip That You Haven’t Heard Before

May 1, 2025April 22, 2021 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 … Read more

Tags ear health, self-care, wellness

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

March 12, 2025April 17, 2021 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 … Read more

Tags family, health, mindfulness, self-care

Will Medicaid Pay for My Marriage and Family Therapy?

March 12, 2025April 10, 2021 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 … Read more

Tags family, Medicaid, mental health, self-care

Five Tips for Leaving Quarantine BETTER

March 21, 2025April 8, 2021 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 … Read more

Tags COVID-19, family, mental health, nature, travel
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