If there’s one thing we can bet on in life it's that we will all wrestle with negative thoughts at various times.  It could be sadness, anger, fear, disappointment, or a host of other emotions. We start experiencing negative thoughts and/or emotions in childhood. The reactions we got from our caregivers are likely to have […]

Are you a workaholic? Ask yourself... Are you constantly working non-stop, day in and day out? Do you find it difficult to take a break or even disconnect from work during weekends? Have you ever been labeled a workaholic by your boss, co-workers, or family?  If so, you may be struggling with workaholism - a […]

Have you ever been so stressed out that you got a headache or stomachache?  Or your mind was going a mile a minute, so you couldn’t get to sleep? These are examples of the “mind/body connection." Essentially, it’s the way the mind (thoughts and emotions) affect the physical body. The connection between the two is […]

Emotional abuse is a form of manipulation that can oftentimes be challenging to detect. But it can have devastating effects on a person's mental health and well-being. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse can take many forms and may not leave visible scars or bruises. However, the impact can be just as damaging as physical abuse, […]

“Neurodivergent” has been popping up on all my feeds lately. And prior to writing this article, I still wasn’t entirely sure what it meant (Sounds familiar?). So, I did some research. What is neurodivergent exactly? Are neurodivergent and neurotypical the same thing? Below, we explore all of the above. Interestingly, there are a ton of […]

As a new TikTok trend gains steam, users jump on video to claim they’ve decided to gaslight their partner. Their partner, who is in the same video, often immediately asks, “You’re going to gaslight me?” The partner who just claimed they were going to says something along the lines of, “What? No, I never said […]

One thing about experiencing trauma is the fact that it demands to be addressed, otherwise, it haunts us for a very long time. Most of us turn to our friends and families as venting outlets. However, there is a blurry line between venting and trauma dumping. Sadly, not many people are well aware of what […]

Stress can paralyze us and prevent us from achieving what we want in life. We might feel overwhelmed or flooded with emotions. Physically, stress can even impact our sleep and digestion, throwing another curveball into our already chaotic life. Luckily, there are many ways to manage stress. However, let’s take a stroll off the beaten […]

Most of us know at least one person who is battling anxiety (if we aren’t that one person already). Whenever we meet up with them we try to do our best to give them the support they need and remind them how much they mean to us.  However, despite the good intention, some of us […]