Sometimes in life, disappointments are inevitable. They can come from things we can’t control, or our own unrealistic thoughts and expectations. While it can be deflating, there are steps you can take to handle and cope with disappointment, in order to create a more positive path in your life.
Read MoreIt is difficult to watch our friends and family struggling, but it’s important to be mindful of the ways we try to help them. Everyone’s situation is different, and it’s not always easy to know how to best help. Instead, try to focus on why you want to help them and ask them how you can support them best.
Read MoreAll families deal with stress at one time or another. While each family handles it differently, it is important for family members to maintain respect and safety with each other. If your family is experiencing challenging times, consider some of the methods in this article, keeping in mind that patience and effort are required on all sides.
Read MoreFor many people, this has been a difficult year to handle, and at times, has felt like a never-ending cycle of negative thoughts and emotions. If you have felt confused and tired, more prone to conflict, or simply haven’t been able to have fun, you are not alone. This article explores ways to change up your day and your mindset, to give you the best chance at improvement and positivity.
Read MoreAs humans, we search for validation in almost everything that we do. Often we turn to an outside source for this validation, all the while ignoring our own self-image. We are all deserving of love and respect, and the best way to start on the journey towards these is by taking the time to love yourself.
Read MoreBeing optimistic can be helpful in some situations, but when it becomes a way to avoid other emotions, it can become toxic. Positivity can be used to mask or devalue the negative emotion we feel, and while it may appear to help on the surface, those negative emotions go unacknowledged, which can lead to more trouble later on.
Read MoreChange is constant and inevitable, and yet it is a great fear for many people. To adapt to a world that is ever-changing, it is helpful to figure out why we fear change so much. By doing so, we can start to acknowledge the change in our life, and embrace it.
Read More“The way things were,” is a phrase often used nowadays. Many people are longing for a time they remember fondly, or a time they perceive as better than where they are now. While we can find comfort in the idea of a better time, it can prevent us from growing and changing as a person, through the risks we take in our lives.
Read MoreIt can be a difficult decision to move on, whether it’s from a relationship, a job, or even the place you live. Often times there are many factors to consider, and it can feel like a balancing act between staying put and moving forward. Learning to recognize when something has become too much can help you ease the stress of moving forward.
Read MoreNearly everyone in the world right now is experiencing some level of stress and fear. We are all going through our own challenging times, and it can often feel difficult to see anything but the negative in a situation. We can still, however, strive to find the gifts in our life.
Read MoreSocial Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health issues people are facing today. Understanding your anxiety can be the first step to lessening the negative impact it can have on your life.
Read MoreWe all wanted to be “grown-ups” when we were kids, but when we arrived, many of us found it much harder than we thought. Being an adult takes practice and learning, but it doesn’t have to be a struggle.
Read MoreDealing with emotions like happiness or love can be easy, but what happens when you feel difficult emotions? Learn how to manage and overcome difficult emotions, so you can begin to support yourselves through them.
Read MoreBalancing everything in life can be a difficult task, and we can feel burnt out, exhausted, or angry as a result. If you have been feeling this way recently, read through some of my tips to avoid and manage burnout.
Read MoreIf you want your relationship to last, you both need to do the work. Take some time to learn what healthy and unhealthy habits in a relationship can look like, and how to address them if they come up.
Read MoreMore often than not, our sense of self-value can be tied up in what we achieve, rather than our own personal qualities. Take some time to re-evaluate what success means to you, and try to reframe your definition of success.
Read MoreEverybody needs some kind of support system in their life. Take some time to reach out and connect to the people you care about, and start to build your support system.
Read MoreAsking “Why?” can sometimes lead to unanswerable problems and more frustration. Instead, try some of these alternatives.
Read MoreHave you ever experienced passive aggression? Read here for tips on how to recognize and deal with it the next time it happens.
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