Could You Be Inadvertently Instilling Anxiety in Your Children?

Parents want their kids to be happy, well-adjusted, and content. Who wouldn’t want that for their children? However, what happens when we try to protect children from disappointment or failure? For instance, they don’t make the cut for the basketball team. Or they learn that they weren’t invited to another child’s birthday party. If we don’t…

Understanding the Link Between Depression and Compulsive Behaviors

Depression and compulsive behaviors often occur at the same time. In fact, it is estimated that as many as two-thirds of those who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) will experience depression as well. Why does this happen? The answer to this question is more complicated and nuanced than you might realize at first. But there is…

Procrastination Is Not About Managing Time! – Exploring the Real Reasons

It’s commonly thought that the best way to deal with procrastination is managing time better. However, we are learning more about why we procrastinate, and it turns out, it’s not about time at all! You might have experienced this yourself. If you struggle with procrastination, you probably have bought a calendar, used online scheduling tools, and perhaps…

Complacency in a Relationship: When Passion Is Lost, How Can You Get Out of the Rut?

Every day seems to be just the same. You both get up, get ready for work, make sure the kids are set for school. Then, it’s out the door for the day. And when you get home and ready for bed that night, you are both exhausted. Throughout the day, you’re not thinking about your relationship. In fact,…

Far From a Worthless Distraction! – Understanding the Psychology of Daydreaming

Like many people, you’ve probably caught yourself at one point or another staring out the window, lost in your thoughts. Or maybe someone else called you out that you were daydreaming. It’s long been thought that daydreaming means you are distracted. Which, in turn, is considered a bad thing. After all, you are supposed to stay on task…