While striving for excellence and staying productive are commendable goals, there's a point where overdoing it can backfire, taking a significant toll on our brain and mental health.
The Hidden Cost of the Hustle: Pushing Too Hard
Run, Dance, Repeat: How Movement Combats Depression
Have you ever noticed that after a long walk, a run, or even a tough cycling climb, your mind feels a little lighter? It’s not just in your head. Movement is in fact medicine! When your muscles contract, something powerful happens inside your brain and body. What happens? A natural chemistry shift that helps to …
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The High Cost of “Yes” – Breaking Free From People-Pleasing
People-pleasers are usually very in tune with others, kind, and helpful. The overinvestment in others may lead to a harmful pattern of self-neglect. Overcoming people-pleasing for improved mental health is a gradual process that begins with self-awareness and a commitment to personal authenticity.
A Glimpse into the World of Social Anxiety
Imagine carrying an invisible weight on your shoulders, one that intensifies as you step into social situations. Social anxiety isn't just shyness; it's the palpable weight of self-consciousness that colors interactions, making each social encounter feel like a tightrope walk.
Empowering Kids to Handle Anger: Strategies for Effective Anger Management
Anger management is essential for children as it contributes to their emotional, social, and academic development, while also promoting their overall well-being and safety. Learning to regulate emotions such as anger equips children with valuable life skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Here are some strategies to assist children in managing their anger: …
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Strategies for Confronting Procrastination
Procrastination can be a challenging habit to overcome, but it is possible with the right strategies and mindset. By understanding the reasons for procrastination and using effective techniques, it is possible to increase productivity and achieve goals.
Is Therapy Right for Me?
What is Therapy? Psychotherapy, often referred to as talk therapy, is a therapeutic approach that involves a trained mental health professional helping individuals, couples, or groups address and manage emotional and psychological difficulties. It is a collaborative process that aims to improve mental health and well-being by discussing thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and experiences. Key aspects …
Worrying. Has it Ever Fixed Anything?
*Disclosure: When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. What is Worry? Worry is a feeling of anxiety or unease about something that may happen or may have happened. It usually involves persistent thoughts about potential problems and negative outcomes. Short-term worry can be productive and propel us into …
Tips to Reduce Overthinking
As with many habits, changing destructive thought patterns can be quite the challenge, although not impossible. With practice, you can train your brain to perceive things differently and reduce the stress of overthinking.
Letting Go of Guilt
When we experience guilt we may feel discomfort but guilt also creates the motivation to apologize, to correct a wrongdoing, and to behave responsibly. But feelings of guilt can also persist.
