anxiety-treatment

What Kind of Anxious Am I?

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…

depression-treatment

5 Ways a Solid Support System Can Support Depression Treatment

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…

5 Relationship Rituals to Increase Connection Day-to-Day

5 Relationship Rituals to Increase Connection Day-to-Day

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…

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How Exercise Boosts Neuroplasticity & Why That Matters if Your Mood is Low

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…

depression-therapy

COVID Burnout: How to Maintain Perspective Amid Variants, Vaccine Boosters & Vacillating Mandates

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…

New Year’s Relationship Goals: 5 Ways to Move Forward with Intention

New Year’s Relationship Goals: 5 Ways to Move Forward with Intention

The process of goal-setting motivates us to create new facets of our lives and improve our self-awareness. Goal-setting can be a celebration of self-love, or they can be career-focused. What many people don’t consider is setting goals for their relationships.  Relationship goals can help you enrich the relationships in your life. You can also use…

Depression & Aging Aren’t Always Partners: 6 Steps to Feeling Better

Depression & Aging Aren’t Always Partners: 6 Steps to Feeling Better

It’s normal to have down days in life. If these gloomy feelings last weeks or months, they could be a sign of depression. Growing older doesn’t have to mean falling into a depressive state of mind. You can have a happy disposition and positive mental health throughout your entire life If, as you’ve aged, you…