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Five Effective Ways to Manage SAD
Many people experience a lack of energy, sleep problems, and mood changes with the first gloomy days of fall and winter. It’s normal to feel blue from time to time. However, if your symptoms significantly impact your mood or interfere with daily activities you may be...
How to Tell if Mindfulness is Right for You
A large body of research has confirmed the benefits of mindfulness practice in treating stress, anxiety, depression, and pain. However, there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to mindfulness exercise. Before you decide whether practicing mindfulness is...
Life Coaching: How to Find the Right Life Coach?
Some life challenges go beyond our coping abilities, hindering our personal development and causing various mental health concerns. When this happens, you may need professional support to overcome obstacles and get your life back on track. However, you may feel...
Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome (IS) involves the belief that your success is due to luck or other external factors and not your competencies and qualifications. People who experience imposter syndrome struggle with chronic feelings of incompetence and inadequacy, thinking that...
What is Self-Compassion and How to Practice It
I was first introduced to the practices of mindfulness and self-compassion about ten years ago by my therapist. I found the work to be a powerful tool I utilize a lot in my life and with clients. Mindful self-compassion is one of the essential aspects of self-care and...
Tools for Dealing with Uncertainty During the Pandemic
I don't know about you, but I have been feeling some major pandemic fatigue over the last month. I feel like I am still trying to process the last year on so many levels. There is no doubt about it; we are living in a historical moment. The last year has changed...
Ten Types of Self-Care You Need to Know About
Self-care is a backbone of our emotional, mental, and physical well-being and an essential aspect of mental health care. Physical activity, going on a vacation, getting a massage, mindfulness meditation, and a healthy diet are some of the most common self-care forms....