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If you’re like most people, you’ve spent a day unable to get your mind off of something. Maybe something unfair happened to you, or you worried about a future event. The human brain is inclined towards obsession, trying to find meaning from a stressful situation. While this is a normal phenomenon, it can easily turn toxic. When obsessing turns into a negative cycle where you’re replaying the…Read More
Everyone experiences challenges when it comes to emotional regulation from time to time. Maybe you lost your patience with your child, or raised your voice at a coworker. When you’re under stress, it’s not always easy to keep your cool and respond the way you want. Fortunately, emotional regulation is a skill that can be practiced. The good news is that you already practice emotional regulatio…Read More
In an ideal world, no one would have to suffer the pain of a break-up. Everyone would meet their match when they are ready for love, and they would proceed to be together forever. But we don’t live in an ideal world. Heartbreak is an unavoidable part of modern dating, and not every relationship is meant to last. This doesn’t have to be a bad thing — there is a lot to be learned from every ro…Read More
These days, it’s easier than ever to meet a prospective romantic partner, but in many ways, this makes it harder than ever to form an authentic connection. You can swipe on, match with, and message dozens of people in a day, and this wealth of choice makes it seem like there is always someone “better” out there. It doesn’t help that everyone is projecting out a perfect version of their liv…Read More
A lot of parenting is teaching your child how to take care of themselves. You teach them how to brush their teeth, eat a balanced diet, and go to bed on time. These are all beneficial for their overall health, but what are you teaching them about mental health? Mental health continues to be a growing concern for the youngest members of society as a child under 13 dies by suicide every five days on…Read More
There’s a lot of buzz about mindfulness in the mental health community these days, and it isn’t hard to understand why. Research shows that mindfulness may be beneficial to both your mental and physical health. What is Mindfulness? Simply put, mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment and accepting what is happening without judgment. When we are mindful, we are aware of our emotion…Read More
Relationships can be hard. Depending on your personal romantic experience and the relationships you saw modeled when you were a child, you may find it more difficult than others to communicate with your partner. Yet communication is one of the most important, if not the most important part of a relationship, so you want to make sure you are prioritizing connecting with your partner in an open and …Read More
At one point or another, everyone experiences stress. Maybe you have a big test coming up, you’re going through a breakup, or you have a high-pressure job. Regardless of the source of your stress, when it becomes too much, your body lets you know in ways that may not be immediately obvious to you. If you’re experiencing one or more of these symptoms, you may be struggling with stress. Hair Los…Read More
Does it feel like you are running around from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.? You’re not alone. These days, people are busier than ever, and it may feel like you have no “you” time. Fortunately, while time is a limited resource, this is most often less of an issue of not having enough time and more of an issue of not prioritizing self-care. What you focus on is what fills your time. If you are solely focu…Read More
We spend most of our time at our jobs, so it’s important that these are environments in which we can be healthy and happy. Yet according to a recent Gallup poll, 70 percent of Americans hate their jobs. Given this rate of job dissatisfaction, it is especially important for people in this predicament to care for their mental health at work. Yet even people who love their jobs may struggle to prio…Read More
