Deconstructing Burnout
We’ve all experienced this: you begin your day with a manageable to-do list, but soon it feels like your brain is an internet browser with 27 tabs open—each one flashing urgent notifications. If you constantly feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from your work or daily activities, you might be facing burnout. Let’s explore what burnout…
Read MoreRiding the Emotional Rollercoaster: Building Resilience and Holding On for Dear Life!
Resilience is the ability to appreciate this rollercoaster of life by allowing ourselves to enjoy the high points while adapting to and bouncing back from the low points. It’s a key component in maintaining emotional well-being and thriving despite the challenges we may face. Sounds easy enough in theory, right? Something clients who settle into…
Read MoreSolvable vs. Perpetual Problems in Relationships: How to Recognize and Manage Them
John Gottman, a leading researcher in relationship dynamics, distinguishes between two types of conflicts that couples experience: solvable problems and perpetual problems. Understanding this distinction is key to maintaining a healthy relationship. Solvable Problems Solvable problems are specific issues that arise from circumstances rather than deep-rooted differences in personality, values, or lifestyle. These conflicts can…
Read MoreAnonymous Groups: Does One Size Fit All?
Alcoholics Anonymous subscribes to the belief that addiction is a disease and one that can only be overcome through the intervention of a higher power. Those who seek support from groups like AA or Narcotics Anonymous must first acknowledge the existence of their problem and then demonstrate a willingness to relinquish control to…
Read MoreBreaking the Anxiety Habit Loop
Breaking the Anxiety Habit Loop: Insights from “Unwinding Anxiety” by Judson Brewer Anxiety has become a pervasive issue in modern society, affecting millions of people worldwide. In his book, “Unwinding Anxiety,” Dr. Judson Brewer offers a fresh perspective on understanding and addressing anxiety through the lens of habit formation and mindfulness. This article delves into…
Read MoreCultivating Compassionate Relationships
Cultivating compassionate relationships is not easy. It’s even more difficult to do it for yourself! We all want our friends and family to support us in various ways, especially during tough times. It’s heartwarming when they do, because it shows that they care and that we are important to them. It also fulfills our basic…
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