We all know that “Self-Care” is important - even when we don’t feel like taking the time out for ourselves!
Read MoreWhether you’re occasionally catching yourself staring out of the window during the school day or daydreaming about the weekend during the work week - this Psychology Today article explains the benefits of letting your brain take a break.
Read MoreIt’s easy for us to fall into the habit of comparing ourselves to others, or even versions of our past selves. However, it is important for us to know how to deal with those feelings - and remember that everyone feels that way sometimes.
Read MoreAs many of us return to in-office work, we may begin to feel burnt out more quickly than we did before the pandemic began last year. This Psychology Today article presents strategies that can help deal with, and maybe even prevent, emotional exhaustion.
Read MoreEmotions are something that we all, as humans, have in common. We all have the ability to feel them, and yet we all feel and experience them very differently.
Read MoreWith summer upon us, our favorite places opening back up to full capacity, and the ability to see our loved ones again - we should be having a blast! However, it can also be easy to feel overwhelmed during this time.
Read MoreYou have undoubtedly heard the phrase “uncertain times” at least a thousand times over the past year and a half. Like many people, I turned to my favorite tv shows during some of my free time to help take my mind off of things. This Psychology Today article discusses why our comfort shows are, well, comforting! View the article in its entirety using the link below.
Read MoreGraduation season is upon us. Whether you’re graduating high school or college, or are just starting a new chapter in your life, it can be difficult to put your plans for the future into motion. We hope that this Psychology Today article will aid you as you start or continue your journey! View the article in its entirety using the link below.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has absolutely turned the lives of millions upside down. As things slowly but surely inch towards going back to “normal” (whatever that may look like), we may find ourselves wondering when we will start feeling at ease again.
Read MoreCompanion animals can be fantastic sources of anxiety and stress relief as well as motivation to go outside and interact. (Peretti 1990) Walking dogs in particular has been shown to have a significant effect on people's ability to meet new people in their neighborhood and the presence of a companion animal often provides a safe and neutral conversation starter that facilitates novel social interaction.
Read MoreInsomnia rates have continued to rise throughout the pandemic, contributing to increasing rates of depression and anxiety, as well as worsening symptoms of other severe mental illnesses.
Read MoreImagine you are faced with two options for where to attend college:
1. UC Berkeley
2. UCLA
Now imagine you have weighed the pros and cons. But you still have difficulty deciding. You decide to give it more time, and reflect a bit more.
Read MoreAre you proud of being a perfectionist? Maybe the better question would be, how is your perfectionism making you feel? How much is it either adding or detracting from your life and relationships?
Read MoreThere are a few emotions that, if experienced frequently, can prevent us from making positive changes. Even if our intentions are good, these emotions can hold us back. While I want to stay away from labeling any emotions as “bad,“ I want to have an honest dialogue about how one emotion, in particular, can hinder our progress and keep us feeling stuck. Over time, it affects our ability to become more resilient.
Read MoreIf I asked you to describe your workout plan, some of you would spout regimens rivaling a day in the life of Simone Biles. But if I asked you what your mental health workout plan was, I suspect we’d see many folks looking at their shoes.
Read MoreYoga is a popular form of exercise and stress management. It is assumed to have not only physical benefits (e.g., increased relaxation, enhanced flexibility, better circulation) but also mental health benefits.
Read MoreSometimes, to become successful and get closer to the person we can become, we don’t need to add more things — we need to give up on some of them.
There are certain things that are universal, which will make you successful if you give up on them, even though each one of us could have a different definition of success.
Read MoreIt is natural for us to reflect on our past, but it’s important to remember that your past does not define your future! We hope that this Psychology Today article will shed some light on how to accept your past while working towards a healthier and happier future.
Read MoreBecause our survival brain is constantly scanning for cues of threat or cues of safety in a process called neuroception, when we can intentionally focus on cues of safety, this can help the mind and body settle.
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