Fear feels so real, yet we know that it isn’t based on fact A phobia causes very strong, intense experiences at the most inconvenient of times. It’s a block to a well lived fulfilled life we want to create as human beings. Yet, when triggered, the whole body and mind are mired in the experience […]
Trauma & Tummy Trouble: 6 Ways It Disrupts Your Gut
It is common knowledge that experiencing trauma can have significant repercussions on one’s health. However, these repercussions are also associated with mental health, such as anxiety and depression. So, which comes first? Trauma or tummy trouble? The answer is complicated. Trauma affects your brain; we know this with certainty by diminishing the hippocampus, the emotional […]
How to Overcome Perfectionism and Find Balance: 3 Practical Steps
Perfectionism is such a sneaky trait. On the one hand, striving to be one’s best is a natural desire. On the other hand, if such striving tips over into perfectionism, then it carries impediments. And it sure can be a challenging line to walk. People with problems of perfectionism do not just aim to be […]
Assert Yourself: 5 Ways to Clarify Your Boundaries & Intentions
Assertiveness is a skill, and as such, it can be learned. A common misconception is that you need to act like an extrovert to assert yourself. Yet, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Being assertive means being direct about what you need, want, feel or believe in a way that’s respectful of the views […]
Brain Changer? Exploring the Effects of So Much Screen Time on Our Kids
Our modern world is flooded with electronic communication devices. Of course, gadgets such as computers, smartphones, and tablets represent a revolution in the way we exchange ideas and consume media. In many ways, they make our lives more comfortable, and the technological revolution is only getting faster and more compact. However, what are the effects […]
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