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How To Be A Better Friend (Even Though We’re All Stressed Out)
These days feel like a hectic time to be focusing on making and maintaining friendships. We’re coming off the heels of a global pandemic and trying to recall how we used to function in our daily lives. Yet, as stressed…
How To End A Dead End Relationship
Relationships are a necessary part of our human existence. We need healthy relationships, romantic or otherwise, to become better versions of ourselves. It is often through relationships that we are able to mirror past traumas, generational curses, or even areas…
I Got Ghosted: How To Get Over Being Ghosted?
Have you ever met someone new who had the potential to be more than a stranger? Were they everything you expected and more? Several weeks go by and you are enjoying each other’s company and steadily getting to know one…
Signs Of Toxic Parents And Can You Break Up With Them?
I happened to be scrolling through Twitter the other day and came across a thread regarding cutting ties with toxic parents. Initially, the number of responses shocked me. I was taken back by how many people have cut all communication…
Girl, Set Healthy Boundaries And Save Your Sanity!
Yes, girl, we are going to talk about healthy boundaries! Boundaries are not discussed over brunch with bottomless mimosas. Depending on your perspective of them, it can be a weighty topic to discuss with others. The mention of boundaries leads…
How To Handle A Breakup: It’s Over, Now What
You have been in this relationship for years. You know each other’s favourite flavour of ice cream. This person has grown to be a part of you. You’ve shared some of your darkest moments together. You get each other but…
Effective Communication Techniques For Couples
Babe, We Need to Talk I’ve always been fascinated by married couples who remain married for 20, 30, or 40 years. In this day and age, that is an incredibly long time to remain legally committed to the same person….
A Guide For Friends Of The Mentally Ill
Conquering any kind of mental distress is no easy feat. There is a constant war inside your mind as you try to overcome the daily difficulties that only you face. Then, while battling yourself, there is also a constant battle…
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Intrusive Thoughts & Why We Have Them
From the moment you get up in the morning until your head hits the pillow, your mind produces an average of 70,000 thoughts. There are 86,400 seconds in a day, so that’s a lot of thoughts! Because we live in a…
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
“Chasing dreams is a marathon, not a sprint.” Nipsey Hussle (August 15, 1985- March 31, 2019) Imagine running your victory lap. It’s the final stretch, and you’re exactly where you’d only dreamed of before this point. You’ve made it. You’ve…
How To Be Vulnerable and Why It’s Important for Better Mental Health
Being honest, thoughtful, and communicative are essential components of meaningful relationships. Often seen as a sign of weakness, being vulnerable is also necessary for true intimacy. When people keep their shields up, this can cause relationships to struggle. Vulnerability is…
How To Take Better Care Of Yourself At Home
#SelfCareSunday Is it just a popular hashtag, or is there some actual value to it? Often observed as the latest trend on your Instagram or TikTok feed, advocated by your therapist during a session, or even viewed on HBO’s Insecure…
Why Am I Always Bored? The Psychology Behind Constant Boredom
Why Am I Always Bored? “I’m bored.” We have all said it, whether out loud or in our minds, when the world around us discolors to gray and white. As kids, our parents would sarcastically respond with “Go do chores” or…
What Is Self-Sabotage And How Can We Recognize it?
The better question is … how do you get in your way? And there is no “I don’t know” answer here because we all, at some point, well all self-sabotage in at least one area of our lives. We all…
What Is Perfectionism and Is It A Disorder?
Perfectionism is often seen as a positive trait that shows the determination to succeed. This extra boost helps Olympic athletes set records and scientists make new discoveries. This drive to be perfect is more complicated than trying hard to excel….
How To Recognize And Cope With Pandemic Fatigue
What Is Pandemic Fatigue? Let’s face it, living in a pandemic is exhausting. It’s difficult to thrive when everything around you feels uncertain. Though COVID-19 is not the first pandemic in history, this one hit differently. We are living in…
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