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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do You Get Anxious When Traveling? 5 Ways to Tame Travel Anxiety
I think that being fortunate enough to travel is a great blessing. The more of the world we see, the more our minds open; we are exposed to different cultures and customs and can see first-hand that there are a million paths to choose from. Being able to experience a lifestyle different from our own […]
How to Cope When Father’s Day is Emotional!
With Father’s Day approaching, you might be experiencing some mixed or unpleasant emotions. Both Father’s Day and Mother’s Day tend to bring up a lot of feelings for people, and with good reason. Our relationship(s) with our parents play a significant role in our development, as they often lay the emotional blueprint for the rest […]
Feeling Anxious About Graduating? 3 Ways to Manage Post-Graduation Anxiety
Every milestone brings with it a mix of joy and anxiety. There is a lot to celebrate, yet there are also a lot of unknowns. You might be graduating from high school, college, or university. While you may have been looking forward to graduation for a long time, you may also have been aware that […]
Are You Ready to Stop Being a People-Pleaser? 5 Steps You Can Take to Correct People-Pleasing
Being a people-pleaser can sneak up on us. We value friendship; we value the memories we make with people we love. We value celebrating special occasions with others. There is no denying that relationships add irreplaceable meaning to our lives. It can be difficult, then, to consider that we may do “too much” for those […]
When Mother’s Day is Not Joyous! 3 Ways to Cope With Difficult Emotions on Mother’s Day
It can be difficult when there are events – or entire seasons – that come with an expectation of happiness. These times don’t take into account grief, loss, and/or stress, or that their passing may come with mixed emotions for people who have unpleasant associations with the thing being celebrated or observed. With Mother’s Day […]
Is College Causing You Anxiety and Stress? 3 Ways to Deal with Anxiety in College
If you are feeling stressed out about college, I feel for you. It’s tricky how something that is happy or exciting can also be a source of stress or anxiety. Logically, we might know that we have elected to do something and yet feel out of control or apprehensive. This is because change is a […]
4 Ways to Build Stronger Communication in Your Couple’s Relationship
Communication can seem so simple: we tell each other things all the time. We speak, send text messages, and write notes. We tell each other we’re happy by smiling or angry by frowning. There are so many ways to express or share information! Especially in a relationship where you share your living space with another […]