Finding the right therapist to fit your needs can often feel like a daunting task. Thanks to the Internet, you can spend days doing research about different options in your area or choosing to go the telehealth route. Some research can be helpful. Finding a therapist that feels like a good match is important. But,… Read more »
Who doesn’t want a fairytale romance or a Hallmark happy ending? While it’s nice to fantasize about the “perfection” of love, most of us realize those things don’t exist in real life. Unfortunately, there are some common myths about love that can also create unrealistic expectations. Whether it’s an old saying, handed-down advice from grandparents,… Read more »
Most people deal with a lack of productivity from time to time. You’re not always going to feel motivated to work, or to tackle certain jobs or projects. But there’s a difference between being unproductive once in a while and dealing with task paralysis. Task paralysis is the inability to begin a task because you’re… Read more »
Do you find that your partner parents your children in a different way than you do? Are some of those differences things you consider mistakes? Do you want your partner to change the way they parent, but you’re not sure how to talk to them about it? Not everyone has the same parenting styles. This… Read more »
Adult friendships aren’t always as easy to keep as they were when you were a kid. We all face different challenges in our adult lives and come from different backgrounds. Things that might not have mattered as children can suddenly feel like a giant elephant in the room when you’re with certain friends. Unfortunately, those… Read more »
We all get bad dreams from time to time. Sometimes that happens because we’ve watched too many scary movies or from an overactive imagination. With that said, frequent bad dreams can also be caused by external stressors within our lives and can be a symptom of anxiety. This week, we take a look at why we… Read more »
Burnout and depression can manifest in similar ways. However, each has its own distinct characteristics. This means that treatment for each of these conditions differs in crucial ways. If you worry you might be suffering from depression, burnout, or both, read more to learn how they’re both different and similar. What Is Burnout? There is… Read more »
Working from home can be a difficult transition to make. We’re not quite used to being by ourselves for hours of the day or working on tasks with no interaction or conversation with anyone else. In most working environments, you have colleagues, supervisors, or managers to offer guidance and support, but when you work from… Read more »
Lending money to a friend. Saying “yes” to something even though you wanted to say “no.” Putting your partner’s needs above your own. These may all seem like amazing qualities of someone who is a great and supportive friend. But what if I told you these qualities can signify a codependent relationship? There’s nothing wrong… Read more »
The COVID-19 pandemic has left millions of people trying to figure out how to pay their bills without a steady income. While unemployment benefits may help you stay on your feet for a little while, this is not a long-term plan. It can be difficult to accept that you may have to drastically change your… Read more »