Educate Yourself The first thing you want to do if one of your loved one is depressed is educate yourself on depression, especially if you have never experienced it yourself. Look at online resources and familiarize yourself with the symptoms, warning signs, support available, treatment options, and more. If you’ve never had depression, it might be hard to empathize with your loved one about it or even understand why they…

Ambition is the persistent and generalized striving for success, attainment, and accomplishment. Ambitious people have an inner drive that helps them stay motivated when working toward their goals. Having ambition is important because it can help you achieve what you want in life. Luckily, there are many ways to learn to be more ambitious in your life including making SMART goals and having a life coach. Find ways to shift…

When you’re just starting out in a new relationship, it’s always important to look for relationship green flags. A green flag in a relationship indicates mutual respect between one another and compatibility. While they might be subtle, it’s still critical to pay attention to them in order to help determine the long-term potential with one another. Examples of relationship green flags include making time for the other person, being a…

Stonewalling involves refusing to communicate with another person. Stonewalling is not effective. And, if it becomes a habit, it can reduce your ability to resolve conflict with your partner. Stonewalling can build a giant divide in your relationship because when one partner shuts down during an argument, it can be hurtful, frustrating, and harmful to your partner. There are many signs of stonewalling including discomfort when discussing feelings and refusing…

Anxiety is a mental disorder that is characterized by excessive feelings of worry. It can be all-consuming and unfortunately causes everyday, persistent worrying and fear. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to cope with it. Seeking medical care is always a smart idea, especially if it starts to interfere with your daily life. However, there are also natural remedies that may help ease your anxiety. This includes exercising regularly,…

Some think that therapy will only benefit them if they have a serious illness or trauma they are trying to recover from, however this is not the case. Almost anyone can benefit from therapy, regardless of their mental state. If you’re looking to improve yourself and your life, therapy can be for you. Some benefits of therapy include improved communication skills, greater self-esteem, better management of emotions, and more. Below…

Dalai Lama once said, “sleep is the best medicine.” Sleep is essential to the human body because it allows your body to rest, recharge, and recover for another day. Without enough sleep, serious repercussions could occur because sleep is needed to keep your body healthy and functioning properly. Adults are believed to need 7-9 hours of sleep each night with children and teenagers possibly needing more. In this blog, we’ll…

People can give and receive love in many different ways. Knowing and understanding the 5 love languages will help you understand and appreciate your partner while being able to give them the attention they need. This concept first came about in Dr. Chapman’s book, The 5 Love Languages,  in 1992 where we discussed different types of ways to give and receive love. Understanding the different love languages and which ones…

Are you dreading going back to work after the holidays? There are so many aspects of a job that can cause anxiety- having tight deadlines, trying to maintain a work-life balance, dealing with difficult coworkers, meeting expectations, and more. No matter what the root of your work anxiety is, there are ways to cope with it. Some coping mechanisms include having a self care routine, communicating what’s going on to…