There’s a plethora of information available on how to make positive changes in your life, which can feel really overwhelming. Most of us are confused about where to start and how to navigate making change in our life. Our society as a whole expects immediate gratification, which leaves us frustrated when that doesn’t happen. Real …
People go about their lives feeling anxious and not knowing what they’re experiencing. That might be due to cultural reasons, lack of access to mental health information, or being consistently told by others that “it’s all in your head.” Well, it’s actually not. And here’s why. Our brains are wired for survival, so throughout the …
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When you think of happiness, what comes to mind? I’m betting you imagined having a home, stable finances, a loving partner, a pet, or being on a never ending vacation. At least in our society this is the message we’re fed about what happiness looks like. If that were the case, how many people do …
Why are we all expected to function normally when our entire world was turned upside down two years ago? The world experienced significant threats and losses, yet we’re expected to go about our lives as “normal.” Most of us went through abrupt changes to our daily life, which some of us haven’t recovered from. Our …
The majority of people will seek out professional counseling services at some point in their life. Our society is becoming more open and accepting of people seeking counseling, so mental health services are slightly more accessible now than in the past. As humans, we’re pretty resilient when it comes to moving through challenging seasons in …
Most people confuse values and goals as synonyms, but they’re actually quite different. Both are beneficial to have in order to grow as a person and have a fulfilling life. Below are three important distinctions about values: Values don’t have an end. When you set a goal, you take specific, measurable steps to meet that …