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Life can be very stressful for most of us. It can get on top of us and wear us down. One of the ways you may deal with stressful or tense situations is by trying to control them. This can help you feel a sense of balance and support your ability to find solutions. As…
Relationships can take a lot of work, time, and effort, especially in the initial stages. It can take months or even years to get to know someone through and through. it’s exciting and interesting to learn their quirks, likes, dislikes, hopes, dreams, and habits. During this process, a relationship only goes from strength to strength….
“Compare and despair” is what we call it when someone continually compares their achievements or characteristics to others. There is always someone who will seem “better” than you. Constant comparison can lead to feelings of disappointment and, ultimately, despair. It might start with an episode or two. Eventually, it can escalate into something that devastates…
Everyone has occasional anxiety. When anxiety affects a person’s daily life is we pay closer attention. This usually involves repeated episodes of intense fear and might escalate into a panic attack. These anxious feelings are also usually disproportional to the actual danger. If you avoid situations to prevent these feelings, you could be battling an…
Mental health problems are becoming more and more recognized and discussed openly. One of the most common mental illnesses is depression, particularly since the onset of the COVID pandemic. Depression affects everyone slightly differently. Conditions can vary from mild to severe to debilitating and treatment options are unique to the person seeking help. Research shows…
It’s no secret that sometimes maintaining a connected relationship can feel difficult. That’s because it is. The advice couples receive like, “communicate often,” and, “make time for each other every day,” sounds fairly simple. But most couples are time-poor, burnout from work or home, and just plain tired. This is all very human, and the…
Neuroplasticity refers to the human brain’s ability to change its functional and structural properties in order to adapt to change. Studies suggest that physical exercise can change the structure of the brain as well. This finding is monumental to those suffering from low moods, dark thoughts, or unproductive rumination. With this research, we can conclude…
Many people throw themselves into their work. Your job can be very fulfilling, and it can often be the thing that drives you the most. Work can make you feel needed, proud, and it can give you a sense of purpose. But what happens if you feel that your work becomes an obsession that takes…
COVID burnout or pandemic fatigue is a feeling of exhaustion and demotivation due to changes resulting from the COVID pandemic. Pandemic fatigue is a natural result of a pandemic. The precautions we’ve implemented month after month feel constricting. Virtually schooling our kids takes energy. Avoiding large gatherings with family and friends is a difficult decision…
By talking, we explain thoughts, concepts, feelings, and opinions. We create close connections and deepen relationships. However, real communication can only happen if it goes both ways. Being a good listener matters just as much as being a good talker. You want to be someone that makes others feel heard and understood. Why is listening is…