Do You Need A Boost Of Motivation?
Do you ever wish you had an extra pump of motivation? I know I do. At times it is hard to find. Whether it be to complete simple tasks or to get your day going, there are ways to increase your motivation. It is possible to give yourself a boost by changing up your habits. […]
Feeling Alone Is More Than A Bad Day
Have you ever experienced a time where you felt alone? Not the rewarding alone time where you decompress and reset, but the kind that makes you feel sad, and empty. The feeling of loneliness is something that comes from within. Sometimes it is hard to pinpoint. It can even be hard to describe what you […]
Recognizing Signs of Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem
Self-Confidence Self-Confidence entails trusting your judgement and capabilities. It is about valuing who you are and having a high self-worth. You don’t care about what others feel of you when your confidence is shining bright. When you have good self-confidence, you carry yourself differently. You acknowledge that you are human, and nobody is perfect. Body […]
What is Hypervigilance?
Hypervigilance is a symptom that is often found in anxiety disorders and traumatic stress disorders. Hypervigilance is being on high alert, extra aware of their surroundings, high anxiety, fearful, or avoidant of threatening things. Commonly hypervigilance appears after a stressful or traumatic event that threatened the individuals emotional or physical safety. It can look different […]
Information about Sleep Disturbances
We all know that sleep is important. Without the right amount of sleep, things like focus, emotional bandwidth, tolerance, psychical and mental health, motivation, and overall functioning can be significantly impacted. Additionally, it has been found that a lack of sleep can contribute to decreased mental health. Sleep disturbances are often a symptom of several […]
What are the Different Types of Emotions?
Natural emotions Most people experience a variety of emotions throughout their life. Most of these experienced emotions are in reaction to something; an event, a person, something gross, or something pleasant or comforting. Sometimes these emotions are intense and fleeting, and other times they stick around. When we have an immediate emotional response to something […]
What to Know About Codependency
Do you find yourself relying on another person for your self-worth, being unable to think for yourself, or function independently? If this is relatable for you, you’re probably in a codependent relationship. Codependent relationships are unhealthy, especially since they may involve a person intentionally or unintentionally taking advantage of someone else. What is Codependency? According […]
Insomnia: A Good Night’s Sleep
Have you ever had sleepless nights? The world around you is quiet, peaceful, and still, but your mind is alert, loud, and all over the place? When it comes to Insomnia, this is something that continues every night like a domino effect for a person. What Is Insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which […]
Why Am I Always Tired?
One of the most frustrating issues you can have is being constantly exhausted. Being tired is a big deal since it affects your everyday habits, your overall energy, the amount of work you get done, as well as your mood throughout the day. Often, you may ask yourself: “Why am I always tired?” Why You’re Always Tired […]
The Truth About Gaslighting
Feeling like you’re to blame for every situation? Hearing things such as, “you’re the only one who thinks that” “you’re obsessive” “why do you care about this if no one else does?” If any of this sounds familiar to you, then you may be a victim of a term known as, Gaslighting. In this reading, […]