When Monday Anxiety Hijacks Your Sundays! 3 Ways to Cope with the Sunday Blues
We all look forward to our weekends. They’re the part of the week when we get to spend time with loved ones and/or engage in pleasurable activities, whether that’s going for a hike or sleeping in. For some of us, our “weekends” are mid-week, or shorter or longer than the traditional two-day Saturday and Sunday […]
When Your Partner Wants to Know About Your Past Relationships, What Do You Do?
When you meet the love of your life, you feel like you’ve finally met the person you were always destined to spend the rest of your life with. For some, you may feel this way after only a few dates; for others, a few months of dating may pass before you know they are the […]
When Living With OCD, How Do You Take Care of Yourself? 3 Self-Care Tips for Managing OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is something most people have heard of, but many people haven’t actually experienced it. OCD has become a catch-all term used to describe preferences and habits, regardless of whether the person actually has OCD or not. OCD is not an adjective. For example, people might say they are “OCD about cleaning” […]
Are You Ready to Start Therapy? 3 Things to Know About Therapy
If you’re thinking about starting therapy but haven’t yet, you may or may not be consciously aware of the reasons why you’re hesitating. You might worry about the investment; maybe you don’t feel that you have the time or finances in place to commence therapy. You may feel that you “don’t really need” therapy – […]
When You and Your Partner Disagree on Parenting! 3 Ways to Resolve Parenting Conflict With a Spouse
Parenting is a journey like no other. There may be no other role you take on in life that feels so fulfilling and also so overwhelming. Right when you think you’ve figured something out, there is a change in development or just life in general. Right when you’re in a rhythm, something has to shift […]
Treating OCD with Exposure and Response Prevention
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often the most misunderstood diagnosis as there are false and/or limited perceptions around how OCD may show up in someone’s life. Often movies or TV shows depict a person with OCD as someone who washes their hands excessively or likes things in a certain way. This can lead to people […]
Are You Feeling Unmotivated? 3 Ways to Boost Your Motivation
There are a lot of benefits to setting goals and having aspirations. Having visions for yourself, whether in your personal or professional life, can keep you focused, keep you going, and allow you to connect with yourself, your values, and your higher purpose. Having goals is a way to break up daily tasks and typical […]
When People-Pleasing Ruins Your Relationships!
We are social beings. We care for connection. We heal through connection. Unfortunately, this means that we can sometimes become so dependent on those connections that we sacrifice our own needs and wants to make relationships work. If this sounds like you, you are not the only one. Especially if you were raised and socialized […]
Is Infertility Impacting Your Couple’s Relationship Negatively? 3 Ways to Protect Your Marriage When Trying to Conceive
Deciding to have a child may feel like a dream, whereas learning that you have fertility issues may feel like a nightmare. Alongside questions about what the future might bring, you may find yourself ruminating about the past. You might wonder if your attempts might have been easier earlier or if there might be a […]
Are you Afraid to Fail? 3 Ways to Cope With the Fear of Failure
Tell me if any of this sounds familiar: you struggle to put yourself out there, whether it’s seeking promotions, making personal connections, or trying new things. You put high standards in place for yourself, to the point that you don’t want to do anything at all if you don’t have reason to believe you’ll excel […]
