Stress & Anxiety

Are Introverts More Prone to Mental Illness? Tips for Extrovert and Introvert Mental Health

by Hailey O'Neill
September 20, 2023September 13, 2023

Everyone is different, but whether you’re a talkative, sociable, and assertive extrovert or have more introverted personality traits like preferring calmness with little socialization, particularly outside a smaller group of loved ones, you can experience mental health issues. But are introverts more prone to mental… Read More »Are Introverts More Prone to Mental Illness? Tips for Extrovert and Introvert Mental Health

Do I Need a Mental Health Day (and How to Ask for One)

by Hailey O'Neill
September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

You wake up another day….feeling sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. Work is stressful, home is stressful, and you can’t seem to get a break. Those might be signs that it’s time to day a mental health day off work (or heck, a… Read More »Do I Need a Mental Health Day (and How to Ask for One)

How to Deal with Social Anxiety About a First Date

by Hailey O'Neill
August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

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

Conquer Emotional Avoidance and Face Your Feelings Head-On

by Hailey O'Neill
August 23, 2023August 16, 2023

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

5 Problems and Solutions for Work-Life Balance and Mental Health

by Hailey O'Neill
August 2, 2023August 2, 2023

If given the choice, most of us would ditch the 40-hour weeks to pursue hobbies, friendships, travel, and all the other things we love. Sure, work can bring some sense of fulfillment and meaning, but when it interferes with the rest of your life, that’s… Read More »5 Problems and Solutions for Work-Life Balance and Mental Health

How to Use Internal Family Systems for Self-Therapy

by Hailey O'Neill
June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, or other mental health challenges, then therapy is a great option. However, while therapy can be highly effective it’s not for everyone. It can get expensive (unless you choose MindBar!), time-consuming, and despite being one of… Read More »How to Use Internal Family Systems for Self-Therapy

Are extreme feelings of nostalgia bad for mental health (and what can you do about them)

by Hailey O'Neill
June 14, 2023June 7, 2023

Maybe you smelled a perfume your mom wore when you were a kid or you heard a song you hadn’t heard in years. Suddenly, you feel nostalgia, sometimes extreme nostalgia, setting in. While it can sometimes be comforting, overwhelming nostalgic emotions can be uncomfortable, distressing,… Read More »Are extreme feelings of nostalgia bad for mental health (and what can you do about them)

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How Your Home and Work Environment Affects Mental Health for Better or Worse

by Hailey O'Neill
May 24, 2023May 23, 2023

Do you know how your environment affects your mental health? No, I’m not talking about “the environment” although that also affects your mental health, I’m talking about your home, bedroom, office, community, city, and the people around you. You might be thinking, “Duh all those… Read More »How Your Home and Work Environment Affects Mental Health for Better or Worse

The Danger of Being a People Pleaser (and How People-Pleasing Can Be Good)

by Hailey O'Neill
April 19, 2023March 29, 2023

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)

Why am I so Angry All the Time?

by Hailey O'Neill
April 12, 2023March 29, 2023

While anger is a normal emotion, there may be underlying reasons or anther triggers causing you to feel angry all the time. Sometimes it’s simply pent-up anger that builds up inside while other times is a physical or mental health issue. But no fear! We’re… Read More »Why am I so Angry All the Time?