A lot of stigmas have been associated with the word “mental-health”. A lot of people associate mental health with mental illness. But this is not accurate nor true.   Thankfully, a lot of movements have been initiated to sensitize people about the issue. A lot of public figures (like Angelina Jolie, and J.K. Rowling) have also […]

It’s not easy breezy going through the teen years. Remember back to when you were a teen. Do you remember feeling confused about self-identity? Did you struggle with trying to fit in? Or feeling confident? Was peer pressure an issue? Teens face various challenges as they go through the teen years. Significant changes are occurring […]

It felt like a horror movie come true, and it still feels that way for most people. The shock from the breaking news, and frightening reports, all mixed with conspiracy theories, and even more dramatic lock downs was intense. It felt like the world was going to come to an end in 2020. It was […]

I can get emotional. It’s true. Not just me, either. Many women get emotional and we can simply be moody.  Chalk it up to hormone fluctuations, unexpected situations, or the fact that many of us feel this unending nagging pressure to be the perfect mom, spouse, partner, friend, worker, and so on. Research shows that […]

Have you ever had the experience where you said or did something that was completely out of character? Me too. It’s definitely not fun. I’ll feel guilty and embarrassed, thinking, This is not me. I’m not like that. Have you ever met someone and knew within seconds that you didn’t like them? You didn’t even […]

Have you ever had to have a medical test done and had to deal with the anxiety of waiting for the results?  You try to keep positive, but you find negative thoughts plaguing your mind? Medical technology is advancing by leaps and bounds, as more efficient ways of testing for sickness and disease are approved. […]

Life is a journey, it’s never the same. The only thing that’s constant in life is change. Thus, it comes with ups and downs. While it's great to enjoy the good parts of our lives, the dark days can often feel like ages. Sometimes you may feel like you are going to feel that way […]

It’s normal to feel empty at times. Life tends to be like a roller coaster ride, with some periods where you’re up, feeling quite satisfied and full.  However, at other times in life, you may feel unsatisfied and quite empty. Perhaps you’ve experienced the loss of a relationship and you’re feeling down and alone. Or […]

Do you have a loved one who is struggling with addiction? If so, I imagine it’s tough for you at times because you have it in your heart to help them, but they may not want your help.  You may have talked to them multiple times, letting them know your concerns, yet they just keep […]