Embracing Singlehood: Challenging the Stigma and Finding Fulfillment
Is being single really a bad thing? Can it be a fulfilling and valid lifestyle?
Nurturing Your Well-Being: Combatting Caregiver Burnout
Being the primary caretaker for a loved one is a commendable but demanding role that can lead to caregiver burnout. This state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, as defined by the American Psychological Association, can significantly impact your overall well-being.
Unraveling the Happiness Trap: Understanding How Your Brain Is Wired
In a world that constantly emphasizes the pursuit of happiness, have you ever stopped to consider if your brain is truly wired for perpetual joy?
Exercise and Mental Health: Why physical activity is good for your mind.
Despite your best intentions, you might have a tragic case of “I’ll do it tomorrow” syndrome. You put it off until you “feel like it.” But then tomorrow arrives, and you still don’t feel like it.
Nurturing Your Well-being: A Comprehensive Guide to Staying Mentally and Emotionally Healthy During the Holidays
The holiday season, with its twinkling lights and festive decorations, is often a time of joy and celebration. However, the holidays can bring about a unique set of stressors that impact many individuals' mental and emotional well-being.
Envy: What it is, Why We Feel It, and How to Overcome It
Envy is a complex and universal human emotion that has intrigued philosophers, psychologists, and storytellers for centuries. It's that nagging feeling that arises when we see someone else enjoying something we desire – whether it's their success, possessions, or happiness.
Protecting Your Children from the Dangers of the Internet
The United States hosts more child sexual abuse material than any other country in the world.
Mentally Preparing Your Family for a Smooth Return to School
As the end of summer draws near and a new school year looms on the horizon, households may experience a range of emotions. From excitement to apprehension, anxiety to nostalgia, the transition from a relaxed summer to a more structured academic routine can be challenging for parents and children alike.
Overcoming Mental Blocks
Successfully performing requires synchronicity between our minds and bodies. However, mental block symptoms such as performance anxiety and fear of performing the skill may arise when this state is not achieved. These blocks are usually caused by a lack of trust in one's skills, which can stem from various sources, such as fear of injury, fear of failure, aiming for perfection, or obsessing over past mistakes.
Understanding Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Success
Elle’s story offers up themes of comedy, girl-power, and appearances from Jennifer Coolidge, which everyone loves, it also addresses the insecurities, self-doubt, and themes many people face when struggling with Imposter Syndrome.
Scheduled Grieving: Is It Real and What Are the Benefits?
One approach to processing grief that is popping up across pop culture is “scheduled grieving,” which involves setting aside dedicated time to engage with and process emotions
Is Your Child Experiencing Sports Performance Anxiety?
Is my child experiencing sports performance anxiety? How can I tell? Am I to blame? How can I help my child?
Thinking Outside the Box for Improved Mental Health
While traditional methods like therapy and medication can be helpful for many, they're not always the best solution. For those looking for innovative ways to improve their mental health, here is a list of outside-the-box ideas.
The Practice of Self Compassion
Self-compassion is the practice of treating oneself with kindness, understanding, and acceptance in times of difficulty or suffering. It is being gentle and supportive towards oneself, even when we make mistakes or experience challenges.
Introduce Mindfulness into your Life
Mindfulness has also been shown to improve cognitive function and enhance overall well-being.
Motivation: Illusive but Always Present
We set goals and intentions, yet we often struggle to get them going. We then watch our goals reach the same fate as a lit sparkler stick on New Year’s Eve