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In today’s busy modern society, distractions are everywhere. Due to the constant streams of breaking news, information about any topic you can search on the internet, cell phones and pinging text messages, and social media that surround our daily lives, it is too easy...

In any relationship, communication is one of the most important aspects of conflict resolution. But for communication to be effective, emotional intelligence is key. Starting a conversation in a calm way is a critical first step on the path to effective communication....

There are a lot of habits people slip into that aren't conducive to positive mental health. A habit can be something someone is doing or not doing physically, like not getting enough sleep, smoking, or overusing social media. It can also be something someone feels...

Almost everyone has something that happened in the past affecting their present. Maybe they did something that continues to haunt them. Maybe someone did something to them that continues to hurt them. If memories from your past are affecting your day to day life,...

After a day of work, running errands, and taking care of the kids, you want to relax. It's hard to get that relaxation in when there are so many things going on in the world that aren't conducive to your happiness. With news stories about pandemics, murders, wars, and...

Sometimes life can be stressful. Events that happen over the course of the day can put you into a bad mood. When you start feeling down, there are several things you can do to improve that mood. Get some exercise: Some people tense up when they hear the word exercise,...

Social media has given us the opportunity to stay more connected than ever before. This is good for us in many ways, but this constant interconnectedness poses some serious risks to our mental and physical well beings. In excess, social media use can lead to feelings...

“Burnout” is an unofficial term used to describe a state of physical or mental exhaustion brought on by chronic exposure to stress. Feelings of burnout can leave us feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unmotivated. It is completely normal to experience...

When you are feeling impatient, it can make you feel anxious or uneasy. However, it is important to keep calm in times of impatience because it helps you stay focused on your goals and navigate the situation with your own best intentions in mind. Acting out of...

When you are experiencing conflict with another person such as a coworker, a friend, a family member, or a romantic partner, it can be natural to react in a defensive manner. You may not even realize that you are being defensive. Someone else’s anger can often trigger...

Breakups are one of the hardest parts of being an adult. Romantic relationships can be deep, meaningful, and have an incredible impact on our lives. But when our time with a romantic partner comes to an end, the experience can be profoundly painful for all parties...

Stress is part of daily life, and it’s normal to have to manage your stress levels. It’s simply part of the human condition to be subject to the ebb and flow of the tides of stress as we respond to the ever-changing world around us–not to mention our self-awareness of...

Simply put, “bottling up” your emotions is a common phrase that means suppressing or denying your emotions. Some people experience difficulty coping with strong emotions, which can be overwhelming and lead to suppression. However, while ignoring these strong feelings...

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and How to Stay FocusedSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that you can experience when the days get shorter during the winter, causing you to get less sunlight each day. This is because the amount of...

Signs You May Need TherapyThe ebb and flow of the tides of life can pull at each of us from time to time. Sometimes things are going well, and it’s easy to feel grateful and content. Other times, it is harder to find the sunny side. Mental health does not mean you...

Loneliness is one of the least comfortable experiences of the human condition, but it is not rare or uncommon. In numerous surveys of American adults, over half of participants express feeling lonely on a regular basis. Loneliness can feed symptoms of depression and...