Whether the holiday season is stressful or joyous for you, it is important that you know your values and live them out. Continue reading to learn more about the importance of values and how they can change the way you live!
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Do you find yourself habitually talking down to yourself, unable to see the good within you? You may be struggling with negative self-talk and poor self-esteem. Everyone wrestles with negative self-talk at some point in their lives. Continue reading for suggestions on how to defeat negative self-talk.
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Until recently, therapy has been a taboo topic that people rarely talk about with each other. Many myths have arisen around therapy because it is not openly discussed and people are not educated on it. Individuals may be ashamed or even reject therapy altogether because of incorrect ideologies. Knowing the truth about therapy is essential instead of defaulting to believe the common lies about it. This blog post will debunk 10 myths about therapy with the truth!
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Gratitude changes our mindsets, behaviors, and ways of living. When people are more grateful, they have a better outlook on life, increased health benefits, and more meaningful relationships. Keep reading to find prompts to help you practice gratitude in everyday life.
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“I’m depressed” can be a phrase that is thrown around lightly, as many individuals might not know what it truly means. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 21 million adults in the U.S. have experienced at least one major depressive episode per year. If you struggle with depression, know that you are not alone. If you do not, you likely know someone who does. It is important to understand the symptoms of depression and know the ways in which you can manage it.
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Happy World Kindness Day! Kindness is one of the most simple and easy tools to better your own mental health and the mental health of those around you. You never know how the smallest act of kindness can change a person’s life. Keep reading to learn more about how kindness can benefit you and find ideas for random acts of kindness you can do today!
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100% of people experience trials in their lives. It is important to learn how to respond to trials in a healthy way. Keep reading to learn more about how going through trials can benefit you.
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Journaling is a healthy way to become more self-aware, increase memory, decrease anxiety, and put your thoughts in visual form. Have you wanted to implement journaling into your routine but don’t know how? Continue reading to learn how to make journaling a habit and discover journal prompts to get you started!
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Have you felt disconnected from your partner when life starts to get busy? How do you possibly stay in healthy communication with them in a way that fosters connection? Sometimes the simplest actions can make the biggest difference. Continue reading for ideas on how to stay connected with your partner during busy seasons of life. Investing intentionally in your relationship will not go to waste!
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Have you found yourself losing motivation or questioning the importance of your work? This might be a sign that you are experiencing burnout. Burnout is scary but it is preventable. Read more to learn about other symptoms of burnout and how to fight against these symptoms.
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Vulnerability may be one of the most important things that we learn to practice in our lives. Being vulnerable looks like acknowledging difficult emotions inside oneself and being able to talk about those feelings with others. Do you have a desire to be more vulnerable? Keep reading to learn about the benefits of vulnerability and some action steps you can take to be more vulnerable in your relationships.
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Do you ever struggle with knowing how to be there for a friend who is battling mental illness? It is important that you take your role as a supporter and encourager seriously, as you might be the only person caring for your friend at this time. Read more to learn about specific things you can do to support a loved one who is struggling with mental illness.
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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is very common among adults in the United States. It is important to be educated about what GAD is and how to manage it. Keep reading to learn more about what characterizes GAD and find some tips on ways to combat anxiety.
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With the freedom of summer wearing off, back-to-school in full swing, and fall activities filling up our schedules, mindset is everything. Do you know the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset? Keep reading to learn how to switch your negative thoughts to more positive thinking through the values of a growth mindset.
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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide can be a hard topic to talk about, but that is why having a healthy discussion around this topic is that much more important. Talking about suicide lessens its stigma and can even save lives. Continue reading to learn the warning signs of suicide, find resources that can help you if you are considering suicide, and find truthful lessons learned by someone who has experienced the suicide of a loved one.
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Have you ever considered that some of the things you love don’t feel the same way about you? Maybe you love to sit on your bed scrolling on your phone for an hour, but all your phone does is make you feel hopeless and frustrated. Or maybe you enjoy snacking on your favorite foods, but it doesn’t nourish your body. Continue reading to discover 5 healthy habits that you can start today that will love you in return!
With back to school coming up for many people, sometimes it can feel as if the chaos of life comes full-force to hit you in the face. How do you balance it all? How do you make time for friends and family when your to-do list is piling up to the ceiling? Balance is important because it works to eliminate chaos, allows us to have more peace, stronger connections with people, and overall holistic health. It is difficult to find balance, but there are simple ways to make juggling everything easier.
In life, the hope is to overcome hardship so that we can experience peace and calm after a storm, and come away from that storm having learned something new, and grown as an individual. I think it is important to note, that we will without a doubt experience storms and hardship in our lives. We can’t get around it, we have to go through it, and the beauty in each of our stories, is that if we weather the storm with truth and hope, we will experience the peace, and overcome the hardship.
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Have you ever considered that stress and anxiety are two different things? Stress overwhelms one’s ability to cope with external, present circumstances, while anxiety is often future focused and internally experienced. Read more how you can use stress in a positive way, and impact how you manage anxiety in your life.
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Cell phone use is a major factor in raising our teens. Do you use screen time as a reward or consequence for behavior?
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