How to Readjust to Society After COVID If You Struggle With Anxiety
In early 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic reached the United States, many expected it to clear up in a couple of weeks. Instead, it grew to become a nation (and worldwide) cause for concern, whose ramifications are still being felt over two years later. COVID-19 drove people into their homes, obliged to isolate and quarantine, […]
How Does Imposter Syndrome Affect Latinx Mental Health?
Being Latino in the United States means making a greater effort both to find a place and to adapt to academic and professional environments. And due to the high demands they face, the development of impostor syndrome in Latinos has increased. 70% of American workers have experienced impostor syndrome at some point, but it tends […]
Discovering Your True Potential
What makes one person succeed while the other one changes jobs every 6 months? Is it talent, intelligence, determination, grit, or mindset? Some would argue that it’s a combination, while others would say it’s their intelligence. And still, others would argue that it’s grit and determination that allows you to achieve your goals. According to […]
Nothing Lasts Forever: When Parents No Longer Wish to Add to Their Family
This blog is about when parents no longer wish to add to their family, otherwise known as the ‘baby phase.’ A friend of mine called me the other day to tell me about something that she was going through. “I think this is it.” she said to me. “What is?” I asked. “You know, kids.” […]
Common Misconceptions About Mental Health Debunked
Mental has long been understood. Thankfully, over the past couple of decades, the world has become more aware of just exactly how mental health affects people. While there is more awareness surrounding mental health, still, there are many misconceptions that people have about mental disorders and their effects. We’re here to help you learn more […]
The Effects of Nature on Mental Health: The Power of our Natural Surroundings
All too often, we overlook our relationship with nature. It can be challenging to make time to go outside for a thirty-minute stroll when you have work, chores, and a family to come home to every day. This is all very understandable. But by reconnecting with the great outdoors and all that it has to […]
The Science Behind Breaking a Sweat: The All-Natural, Highly-Effective Safeguard Against Depression & Anxiety
If you feel fatigued and despondent, things can weigh on you heavily. The root of the problem can be complex brain chemistry, emotional turmoil, or past trauma. People suffering from major depression and anxiety disorders can find the demands of daily life overwhelming and too much to bear. These diagnosable mood disorders wreak havoc on […]
How Child Neglect and Abuse Affects Adults Later in Life
The topic of child abuse and how it affects people as they grow older has been at the forefront of conversation for years. The way in which a child perceives and acts upon neglect and abuse can be direct or indirect. This means that the child may or may not have been aware of the […]
9 Ways to Practice Self-Love and Confidence
The way an individual feels about themself can dictate their actions and their entire outlook on life. In fact, self-love and confidence and how much of it that a person has can have varying effects on one’s mental and emotional health, depending on how it affects them and how they view themselves. No one is […]
The Three Pillars of Mental Wellbeing and How To Strengthen Your Mental Health
It is said that mindfulness is the key to a strong and healthy mental being. While that is true, mindfulness is not the only way to achieve this. Mental health can be achieved through three main practices, which are mental flexibility, mindfulness, and resilience. Each of these “pillars” is equally important when it comes to […]