Romantic relationships can be a wonderful part of life—a source of support, a companion to share time with, and someone who helps to encourage their partner through journeys and hardships. However, on the other hand, relationships can also be a stressor; depending on the state of the relationship. Many different factors can negatively impact the [...]
Behavioral activation is a way to cope with depression, which is oftentimes combined with other forms of depression treatment, such as therapy or psychotropic medications. One of the most common symptoms of depression is withdrawing from regular activities or social supports, oftentimes by avoiding activities that one normally finds enjoyable. This can often lead to [...]
Anxiety is a normal response to stress, which involves a feeling of fear of what is to come. This is a natural reaction for one to experience, however, when this response becomes severe or constant, that is when it can turn into a disorder. Anxiety can be a helpful response by controlling impulsivity, regulating the [...]
As a child, there tends to be ‘built-in’ time for self-care. Whether it is recess at school, play dates with friends, or family movie nights, there always tends to be time set aside for fun. However, as an adult, there always seems to be something that needs to be done; picking up groceries, cooking meals, [...]
TRIGGER WARNING: This article will speak of sexual content, trauma, and betrayal. As children, we have all of the trust in the world. We put our faith in those around us; our parents, friends, teachers, babysitters, and so on. As we get older, different things make trusting others more challenging. Whether it be due to [...]
“...And in the end it is not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.“ - Abraham Lincoln Suffering from a terminal illness is one of the most difficult phases of life a person can go through. This blog is a tribute to all the terminally ill persons in every [...]
Children are the purest form of innocence, truth, beauty… and one of the best creations on the Earth. Without children our lives would have been colorless and lifeless. Childhood is the most fascinating phases of human life. Starting from the babbling of a baby to the happy chuckles of a toddler; children make the world [...]
This life is just for once… None of us know what is before or beyond it. So, that we have in our hands is this life, the present time or the present moment. I know that you have your own commitments, work pressures, duties and responsibilities to take care of. I know that you have [...]
Emotions play an integral part in the sun and shade of your life. If you are emotionally strong then no one and nothing can disturb or defeat you in the crossroads of life. However, if you are emotionally weak, then probably you may encounter innumerable problems day in and day out. Your emotions are thus, [...]
Moods manifest themselves in manifold hues and shades. Sometimes you may fell happy, while sometimes sad; at times you may feel irritated and at times elated. Different internal and external stimuli in your life lead to the expression of your moods in different ways. It is so interesting, isn’t it? If you maintain a mood [...]
