How to Stop Comparing Yourself to People Online
You might see the title of this post and feel like you’re being asked to stop breathing. After all, everyone comparing themselves to other people online, right?
Beyond the Honeymoon: Strategies for Dealing with Post-Wedding Depression
Your wedding day and honeymoon are the stuff of dreams. From a very young age, we’re primed for such peak experiences.
Overcoming Mental Health Stigma in Your Professional Environment: Coping When It's Taboo
Perceptions about mental health issues are evolving. We now regularly see athletes — even boxers — talking about anxiety or depression. This goes a long way in reducing the age-old stigma.
Perfectionism: How to Break Free from Social Media's Influence
It would take a long series of posts to cover the full breadth of social media’s influence. But many of those impacts grow out of the increasing role perfectionism plays in our online lives.
4 Practical Tips for Coping with Health Anxiety
Also known as illness anxiety disorder, hypochondria, or hypochondriasis, this condition typically manifests in one of two ways.
Finding Hope Amidst the Holidays: Coping with Holiday Depression
It’s a paradox we all know about, but we rarely take action unless it directly impacts us. We’re talking, of course, about feeling depressed during the holiday season.
When Does Seasonal Depression Start?
Plenty of people get sad when the weather turns cold. Some of them also get SAD. Seasonal affective disorder is a diagnosable form of depression.
Tips for Dealing with Frustrating Family Members During the Holidays
Here come the holidays. Sure, there’s fun to be had and connections to re-ignite but, like everything in life, there will be trade-offs.
Unlocking Confidence: How to Overcome Performance Anxiety
What does performance anxiety mean to you? It’s a nuanced concept that covers a lot of ground. Put simply, anyone can feel intense anxiety when put into a position in which they have to deliver good results.
Is It Possible to Avoid Seasonal Depression?
You probably have a favorite season and one you barely tolerate. If you are like most people winter is what lands firmly in the “barely tolerate” category.
Career Conundrum: What to Do If You Don't Know What You Enjoy
Ask a child what they want to be when they grow up. You will get answers that express dreams in such a profound way. However, far too many people eventually wind up pursuing careers they do not like in jobs they dread.
What Is Health Anxiety?
You find yourself regularly scanning your body for possible symptoms. What kind of symptoms? The serious kind, of course.
Learning to Meditate to Ease Anxiety
Meditation inspires mindfulness which, in turn, offers help you regulate emotions both immediately and in the long term.
How to Cope with Depression Following a Job Loss
Depression, however, is much more than sadness and loss. At first, you can’t tell the difference. But after a few weeks pass, you may notice that you’re not bouncing back.
Can You Be Highly Productive and Still Have a Balanced Life?
Think about why you want to be highly productive (however you define that goal). Is it societal expectations or personal drive — or a little of both? Self-exploration is the path toward deciding where to aim your focus.
Uncovering the Mental Health Stigma Doctors, Lawyers, and Other Professionals Face
On the surface, it appears logical to assume that high-status professionals are happy with their accomplishments. They’ve put in the work to attain a meaningful title like doctor or lawyer.
What Does It Mean to Be a Workaholic?
It can be a little tricker today to discern when someone has become obsessed with working. Modern technology has led to far more people always being “on the job.” Especially for those who work remotely, the lines have been blurred like never before.
What Has Been the Impact of Pandemic-Induced Remote Work on Home Life Boundaries?
Prior to March 2020, working from home was not unusual but certainly not the norm. In the blink of an eye, workers all across the world have gone remote.
Why Going to Therapy Is Proactive
Ttherapy has immense preventative — and yes, proactive — power. The general concept here is seeking help before the symptoms became extreme and/or overwhelming.
Can You Still Be a "Team Player" Even Though You Really Need a Break?
In theory, being a team player sounds noble. In practice, it can be challenging and exhausting. Not to mention, focusing primarily on the team can hold you back in terms of career growth.