The topics of self-care and being a “friend to yourself” were hitting a peak around the time I was leaving high school for college. One of my first-year mandatory seminars…
Category: Self-help
Your Story Is Your Strength and Your Way to Healing
My story is my strength. For the longest time, I wanted to believe that I am stronger than my story. I needed to believe that my story did not define…
A Terrible Haircut: A Blessing in Disguise?
A good haircut is something so simple yet has the power to instill in us a confidence that we otherwise would struggle to find. On the other hand, a bad…
Riding the Anxiety Roller Coaster
Anxiety, or Generalized Anxiety Disorder, can start with a stressful situation that goes on for a while, and then continues for an extended period of time. It really elevates the…
Overthinking is an Introvert’s Superpower
The brain of an introvert can be a complicated web of ideas and thoughts. There is a lot of thinking activity going on in there most of the time! Being…
Does Your Loved One Have PTSD?: Tips On How To Develop Your Relationship
About eight million adults have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the United States alone. For every 100 people, seven or eight will have PTSD at some point in their lives.…
Mantras: A Simple yet Powerful Way to Cultivate Happiness
If you or someone you love is going through a challenging time in life, it can be incredibly difficult to maintain a sense of calm and happiness. In the thick…
“Mundane” Lives Can Still Be Affected by Mental Health
This blog is for people who are feeling some type of way because of their day-to-day tasks, whether that be feeling anxiety while waiting for public transportation or feeling a…
Adulthood Depression: Symptoms, Risks, and Coping Skills (Depression Series)
Depression is a word that is often used in today’s society to express feelings of being “down” or sad. However, major depression is a serious disorder marked by symptoms that…
Understanding Communication Styles: Talk-to-Think or Think-to-Talk?
Understanding our personal style of communication can provide helpful insights not only into how we can better share our feelings and ideas with others but also how we can…