Understanding your mind and body is a powerful thing. There is a big difference between “I’m tired” versus “I just do not want to.” Knowing when to let yourself rest is important. However, sometimes we need a little push not to make excuses. If you struggle with your mental health, this can be a very challengingRead More
When we are feeling stressed, it can affect every aspect of our lives. It can impact our work, our relationships, and how we react to situations. We cannot control some situations, and we need to learn to work through those situations to handle our stress in a healthy manner. Sometimes, however, we can manage the stressRead More
It is always a good idea to work with a professional if you may be in a crisis. Having a strong support system in place can make all the difference in maintaining your mental health. Learning the skills and tools necessary to understand what you are feeling is a great first step in knowing howRead More
We all worry. For a lot of people, worrying is temporary. Eventually, you move on and stop worrying. For most, it is not debilitating. For some people, however, worrying and anxiety can be consuming. If you find that your worrying is prolonged, not seeming to go away, and disrupting daily activities, you may find professionalRead More
Almost everyone has a habit that they do not like. One person may think they consume too much caffeine, while another person may bite her fingernails when nervous. The term “bad habit” is subjective. What you feel is a bad habit someone else may think is perfectly fine. If you find yourself wanting to work throughRead More
There is a good chance you have never heard the term “imposter syndrome” before. You have, however, heard of the word “imposter.” People who struggle with imposter syndrome believe that they are undeserving of their achievements and the high esteem in which they are, in fact, generally held because of those achievements. Those with thisRead More
As many people refer to it, post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental illness that can be life-consuming if left untreated. It can engulf the person suffering, making it hard to work, have relationships, or maintain daily life. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumaticRead More
Keeping your brain healthy is important for managing your mental health. For many of us, the pandemic has kept us much more isolated than we have ever been before. We find ourselves staying home much more than we ever have before. For some people, this isolation can be very mentally challenging and tough. Trying out newRead More
When we talk about well-being, we are referring to both physical and emotional health. Our current society is exceptionally digital. Many of us spend a large amount of our time, whether it be for work or recreation, on some form of digital platform. Because of that, we must start to consider and think about ourRead More
What Is Catastrophizing? Catastrophizing refers to the cognitive distortion that prompts people to jump to the worst possible conclusion, typically with minimal information or objective reason for the despair. A situation may be upsetting but not necessarily catastrophic, and a person may still feel as if they are in the midst of a crisis. Everyone hasRead More