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Workplace Burnout: 3 Simple Steps You Can Take to Minimize It

A working woman is sitting at her office, stressed out and tired from working. In front of her is her laptop displaying a chart. She has her head resting on her hand with her seeing glasses in her hand. Her eyes are closed as she takes a minute for herself.

In a perfect world, we probably imagine earning a living by working a job that “doesn’t feel like work” or not having to earn a paycheck at all. We may daydream about winning the lottery and retiring early or only working a little bit to keep us occupied. While people have always experienced fatigue at […]

A Lesser-Known Subtype of OCD: Harm OCD

In this photo, we see a close-up shot of a womans hands. She is wearing a forest green long sleeve sweater, and is playing with the ends of her sleeves. Her hands on resting on her knees, as she nervously fidgets with her hands.

OCD, which is the abbreviation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, is more than just hand-washing or checking if the door is locked. With developing research, fortunately, there has been a growing understanding of OCD more and more in recent years. This research and analysis have uncovered the variety of symptoms and manifestations of OCD that actually break […]

Are You More Likely to Turn to Alcohol When Having Good or Bad Feelings?

A young curly haired woman is laying down on her couch relaxing. She has an open book in her lap, and a glass of red wine in her hand.

Alcohol is a common substance you may turn to when needing to regulate emotions. While many people correlate the consumption of alcohol with a negative emotional state, the truth is that you can reach for alcohol whether you are experiencing good or bad feelings. There are times when you may turn to alcohol to celebrate […]

Learn How Your Love Language Influences Your Communication Style

A couple is sitting at a cafe across from each other. They are both leaning forward on the table, going in for a kiss. They are holding each others hands across the table.

  We all seek to feel understood by the people we are close to. We express ourselves and absorb information in unique ways, but they are all with the goal of connection. We often feel that we are being very clear because we communicate in ways that make sense to us. It can be difficult […]

How Does ADHD Affect Your Couple’s Relationship?

A young couple is sitting next to each other on their living room couch. They are upset with one another after having an argument, as they both are looking away from each other. The woman has a sad facial expression as she leans her head on her hand.

Living with ADHD may seem like an individual struggle, but its impact goes well beyond just the person who has ADHD. What we know to be true is that you will experience the impact of your ADHD symptoms on your couple’s relationship. ADHD affects your daily interactions, plans, organizational skills, and communication. If you experience […]

The Healing Power of Befriending Your Flaws

A young African American woman is sitting in her home on a sunny morning. She is smiling while her eyes are closed and she is hugging herself.

There is more and more conversation these days about how we perceive ourselves and how we present ourselves. We are greatly impacted by how we perceive others and the access we have to view their lives and compare the two. Seeing these snippets of other people’s existences can create a false narrative that they do […]

Healing The Invisible Wounds From A Codependent Relationship

A young African American woman is sitting on the couch with her legs propped up. She has a sad facial expression as she looks at her phone in her hand.

If you have come out of a codependent relationship, you probably feel overwhelmed by how untethered that separation made you feel. The reason we fall into codependent relationships is the same reason they can be hard to get over and tricky to move past: they evolved out of an unmet need for security, unconditional love, […]

How the Reward System in ADHD Affects Motivation

A woman is standing in her home surrounded by a mess. There is a bucket next to her feet filled with cleaning supplies. On the floor there are clothes and dirty dishes.

We all struggle with motivation from time to time, and we all benefit from seeing rewards for our behaviors or actions when we are trying to achieve goals or make lifestyle changes. What sets you apart if you have ADHD is how much a reward system can impact your ability to get going or to […]

5 Steps To Getting a Handle on Your OCD

A young woman is sitting in her car leaning forward on her steering wheel. She has her sunglasses on her head and a sad facial expression.

If you have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, you know that it is never convenient when you experience symptoms. The last few years may have felt like a whole other level of trials and tribulations; stress exacerbates OCD in a major way, and we are certainly living through a series of unprecedented stressors right now. Getting a handle […]

5 Ways to Foster Love In Your 20s

A man and woman are seen walking together on a beach, shoreside. The woman is closer to the frame, smiling as the wind blows through her brown long hair. Her partner is standing further than her, holding her hand. He is looking at her and smiling.

When fostering love in your twenties, it can feel like unknown territory. For some, you may have entered your twenties with your high school sweethearts and are trying to grow your relationship as you grow as an individual. For others, you may have ended an important relationship and find yourself in your mid-twenties figuring out […]