Why You Should Let Go of Trying to Be the “Perfect” Partner
As you reflect on your experiences in relationships, you’ll realize the immense pressure you impose on yourself to be the perfect partner. You strive to meet impossible standards and conform to societal expectations, pursuing an elusive ideal. But let me share a truth...
Why Is Personal Space So Important?
“Excuse me, you are in my personal space.” A statement that someone may make as a punchline for a joke, or otherwise, it is a barrier that is not taken too seriously. Sure, we all have an understanding of what personal space is—it’s self-explanatory. But why does it...
How Fear Plays a Role in Social Anxiety
Think about the last time you walked into a social setting where you did not know anyone very well. You probably felt a bit nervous and on edge. This is an example of what people with social anxiety feel in almost every social setting. You may think that social...
How Anxiety And Depression Feed Into Anger
Much like the law of physics, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction within our mind. This means that experiencing one mental health concern may raise other issues. For example, living with anxiety, depression, or both may cause you to experience a...
How to Put and End to Workplace Bullying
Unlike how it happened in the schoolyard as a kid, bullying as an adult does not involve throwing mulch and pulling hair. Sometimes, recognizing bullying in the workplace can be a bit difficult. But once you see workplace bullying, how do you put a stop to it? You...
Is It Time to Get Sober? Tips for the Sober-Curious
Perhaps you have wondered what your life would look like if you did not participate in drinking culture. Maybe you are not completely ready to take the plunge into sobriety. If this resonates with you, you may be considering a sober-curious lifestyle. In order to...
What Are the Long-Term Risks of Depression?
Having depression is a serious health risk. Not only does it make your life more difficult in the moment, untreated depression may also pose serious health risks later in life. This makes it incredibly important to recognize and treat your depression early on. If you...
The Gift of Surrender
Sometimes events in life appear to be overwhelming and yet, a silver lining shows itself in unexpected ways. I chose to surrender on this one occasion not because I was so wise and so courageous. No, not at all. I actually surrendered because I was cornered,...
How Does Your Body Change After Experiencing Trauma?
One of the most difficult aspects of trauma is that it does not end when the traumatizing event is over. Even if your mind is fuzzy on the details of a traumatic event, your body does not forget the event as easily. If you have lived through trauma, you may understand...
What Are the Mental Effects of Having Highly Critical Parents?
Growing up, having strict parents is not uncommon. Abiding by certain rules like curfew, maintaining a certain GPA, and listening to your parents are things many teenagers had to live with. But having a very critical set of parents means something almost entirely...