Many people are held captive by their own internal dialogue around shame. Have you mentally berated yourself for eating those carbs or failing to follow your diet once again? How often have you played a scene over and over in your mind — the scene where you failed or you disappointed someone? Shaming yourself is…
Grief and loss are synonymous, one with the other. It is natural in our human lives to grieve when we lose something or someone that is precious to us. The level of grief, however, intensifies with that which is lost. If we lose our favorite watch, there is a brief moment of grief because it…
Let’s face it the road to addiction recovery is bumpy with lots of temptations along the way. You are determined to recover, but something keeps holding you back. How do you overcome all the challenges and make it to full recovery? There is no easy way but these steps will help you to succeed. Join…
We all feel lonely once in a while. It’s a universal feeling that all of us experience. However, some are more prone to this feeling than others. Knowing how to deal with loneliness is a vital life skill to ensure a happy, fulfilling life. Learn That Loneliness is a Feeling That’ll Pass Our mind easily…
If you’re reading this, it’s likely because living a life of happiness is of great importance to you. You want to feel good about yourself, celebrating all the wonderful, unique characteristics that make you who you are. A positive self-image and outlook on life will open the door to incredible opportunities, relationships, and experiences. It starts,…
When individuals are experiencing duress in their lives, whether it be situational or long term, it can often help to seek the advice of a mental health counselor. These trained professionals can guide the individual or couple toward healing. Counselors are an excellent resource when an individual is having difficulty coming to terms with events…
When a couple decides to enter marriage, the last thing that is thought about is difficult times that they may face. We like to consider our marriage immune from outside influences. However, marriage takes work, and when communication becomes broken, one or both spouses may seek alternative ways to satisfy a need for connection. Marital…
It’s not hard to get caught up in our fast-paced world. With rising political tensions and increasingly stressful jobs, it’s no wonder that Americans are more stressed out than ever. Since anxiety is a bigger problem than many of us want to realize, here we’ve included three ways to help ease your anxiety. These shouldn’t be…
Becoming a mom can be one of the most exciting yet hardest times in a person’s life. This is because some moms experience postpartum issues such as the “baby blues” after giving birth. According to the Mayo Clinic, these symptoms are not severe and usually only last a few days up to a couple of…
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by negative thought patterns. When those negative thoughts are directed at yourself, they feed your depression and anxiety. You may feel like your mood is spiraling out of control. To help get yourself back on track, practice some self-compassion exercises. Self-compassion is about being kinder to yourself. It takes practice,…