In a world where busyness tends to be looked at as success, know that too much busyness leads to a lot of stress and possibly burnout.
Column: Mental Health
By reading so many self-help books, I began reinforcing a very negative thought about myself: that I was never good enough as is.
Through journaling, I think it’s possible to turn the chaos of the holidays and this year as a whole into something more constructive.
Gratitude has helped me get through many situations, from daily and seasonal stresses to trauma that I would have struggled with for longer and may not have...
Journaling has always helped me process issues and make me feel less alone in my thoughts.
Let’s be a culture that is so kind to ourselves that we can’t help but also show kindness and generosity to everyone we come in contact with.
If stress is impacting your life, please talk to someone about it. You deserve to live a quality life that makes you fulfilled in every way.
It’s important to recognize your social media triggers and begin to figure out how to use social media in a way that is the most beneficial to your mental...
I now realize that I can have meaningful friendships with people even if I struggle with mental health.
I knew it was okay to help others help me. I learned to be honest, state my needs, and figure out how to explain myself.
We should strive to sustain our mental health, making sure our minds are as disinfected as our bodies.
Giving yourself kindness and grace is an essential step in managing your IBS diagnosis.
I never would have predicted the profound part my rescue animals have played in my own journey of integrating my trauma.
Going to therapy and actively working on your issues is tough work. Please don’t ever diminish that work or yourself.
While Thanksgiving is a good reminder to reflect on what we are thankful for, we should be grateful for what we have (and don't have) every day of our lives.
Advocating for your ADHD is about figuring out what works best for you with the help of your doctor and/or therapist.
Learning how ADHD and bipolar influence each other and how each one manifests in me is absolutely crucial.
While there are differences between them, both skin-picking and self-injury can be seen as ways that we are attempting to cope with a problem.
Yes, I am my body. But my body is not to be conflated with what anyone assumes on the basis of my appearance; it is also my thoughts, feelings, hopes, dreams...
Take action to design the life you want, not the one you think you’re supposed to have.
Yoga is more than just an exercise; it is a method for controlling the mind and an outlook on how to live life.
In the case of COVID-19, resolving the problem is out of our hands, but I believe we’re still able to grow from it anyway.
Now I’m prepared to give this my best, and as long as I work toward these goals I’m sure I can handle my anxiety.
While we grieve the loss of our security and our control, we also recognize a chance to do it differently. We get a chance to look at our life and determine if...
Making gratitude part of your regular daily routine, while challenging, is worth trying. Once it becomes habitual it will be easier, so you’ll reap its...
It comes down to feeling connected in other ways and staying occupied while still allowing myself some downtime.
Right now, it is time to care for yourself better than you have ever done before. We need to be here at the end of this. It’s not selfish, it’s healthy and...
In moments like this, individually, we have to let go of fear. Collectively, we have to learn to lean on each other and follow the right leadership.
It's normal for moving to affect our mental health. Utilize the tools you have and reach out for support as needed.
You may not be able to completely stop negative thoughts, but knowing you don’t have to give them power is so important.