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With the ongoing pandemic infringing on holiday merriment, many of us are feeling like a Grinch. The ways we connected with one another a couple of years ago look different from how we connect now. Feelings of anxiousness and uncertainty are to be expected. If all of this rings true for you, it may help…
There are many types of relationships. One thing they all share in common is that you can build more meaning into them. Romance, friendship, neighbors, co-workers, and more — they are all better when they are more meaningful. But how do you know when a relationship has meaning? And how can you build more? Of…
In our modern world, it’s easy to feel exhausted. We not only have to contend with the stresses of work and family but also the toll that being glued to our screens takes on our bodies. It’s incredibly hard to switch our brains off, soon, you can feel mentally and physically drained. Some people also…
There are a lot of ways the holiday season can cause mental health issues to flare up. It could be a particularly stubborn family member with drastically different political views. Maybe the holidays remind you of a loved one who’s no longer with you. Either way, there is a considerable uptick in mental health needs…
We sometimes call adjustment disorder situational depression. Any situation perceived as a stressful event can cause adjustment disorder. These stressors usually cause a significant issue in the person’s work, home, or social life. Even positive events like getting married or having a baby can trigger dark moods. The possibility of developing situational depression is linked…
Emotional intelligence has come into the spotlight in recent years. Career advice tells us that emotional intelligence, or your EQ, is pivotal to success. Parenting books discuss how parents can help children become more self-aware. Couples note that partners can experience marked relationship satisfaction. What is emotional intelligence? Renowned relationship expert John. M. Gottman once…
For many people, a change in the season means seasonal blues. Sometimes called seasonal depression, or technically, “seasonal affective disorder” is a medically acknowledged form of mild to moderate depression. We call it seasonal depression because it creeps in around fall and winter. Identifying seasonal depression can get tricky, but some symptoms to watch for…
Everyone struggles to “just be themselves” in some way, at some time or another. All of us are familiar with the outcomes of trying to fit in. We know what it is to keep our mouths shut when we’d rather speak. Living an authentic life is no simple task. It’s frustrating to mask our true…
Do you ever feel overwhelmed, or that things are going too fast and you’re rushing to keep up with everything? It’s more common than you think to feel panicked, nervous, or worried about things in your life. Everyone feels panicked from time to time. The important thing is knowing how to spot the signs of rising…
We know that a lack of socialization harms our mental health. Humans are naturally social animals. So gathering, interacting, giving, and taking together is good for our mental health. Knowing this, one might think that social media is a grand tool for human networking and socialization. It is a great tool. Still, unhealthy social media…