You have a date coming up… you even agreed on a fantastic first date idea and you’re really looking forward to it. The problem? You don’t know how to calm down social anxiety and get rid of the racing thoughts, nervous demeanor, sweaty palms, and… Read More »How to Deal with Social Anxiety About a First Date
Do you find yourself avoiding any type of internal conflict, powerful emotions, bothersome thoughts, or distressing memories? Yeah, me too. But sadly emotional avoidance doesn’t make those thoughts and feelings go away…in fact, it can strengthen them and stress you out even more. Furthermore, emotional… Read More »Conquer Emotional Avoidance and Face Your Feelings Head-On
Whether you’re in a relationship or not, you might be tired of hearing about all the benefits of being in love, but when most people tell you all about their happiness, fun, and, of course, good sex, they probably aren’t backing those relationships benefits up… Read More »How Romance Affects Health and Happiness
“How are you?”… “Good, you?” “Fine, thanks”…. Does this sound familiar? It might not be the worst of all communication problems, but it sure is dull, repetitive, and doesn’t build that romantic connection and open line of communication you crave. But positive, constructive communication is… Read More »How to Have Meaningful Conversations with 8 Tips for Better Communication in Relationships
Sitting, after a long day of work, doing the same thing you’ve done the last 10 or more days in a row. That is, you sit alone… maybe watching Netflix or browsing social media, but nonetheless, you are lonely. However, that doesn’t make it any… Read More »How to Make Friends in Adulthood
A YouGov survey found that 49% of people self-identify as people pleasers and 92% exhibit some people-pleasing behaviors, so if you feel like you have a people-pleaser personality, you are far from alone. While the danger of being a people pleaser may scare you, being… Read More »The Danger of Being a People Pleaser (and How People-Pleasing Can Be Good)
Everybody has a different personal journey. We all grow in different ways, traverse unique challenges, and end up in different places, both good and bad. That’s great! It’s what makes the world an exciting place throughout the journey of life. But what about those times… Read More »How to Be There for Someone on a Personal Journey (That You Don’t Understand)
Toxic parents can be overbearing, unsupportive, and manipulative. They can even contribute to poor mental health and low self-esteem during childhood, adolescence, and beyond. But what about when you’re an adult? Knowing how to set boundaries with parents in adulthood is extremely important because it… Read More »How to Set Boundaries with Toxic Parents in Adulthood
Our relationships are built on the foundation of our behaviors, and the way we interact and communicate with one another. Unfortunately, sometimes those relationship dynamics aren’t the healthiest, which can put some strain on our relationships. That includes friendship dynamics, romantic relationship dynamics, and any… Read More »Improve Relationship Dynamics for an Emotionally Healthy Relationship
Whether you are preparing for your first therapy session or just need some more things to talk about after working with a mental health professional, you probably want to make the most out of each and every session (they aren’t always cheap after all!). While… Read More »10 Things to Talk About in Therapy
