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Have you felt like as a culture we have lost the ability to civilly disagree with each other? Or have you noticed that in your relationships it seems like it is difficult to share different opinions and ideas without conflict? Well, it's possible to disagree without being disagreeable.
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Trying to manage your depression can often feel like a full-time job. No one wants to experience symptoms like fatigue, low interest and motivation, or even the physical aches and pains that can come with depression.
But, you could be making it harder on yourself to manage your depression than you realize. Certain habits can actually make your depression worse, and you might not even think about them.
...continue reading "6 Habits That Make Depression Worse"
We are living in uncertain times. While this is certainly uncomfortable, it’s normal to feel out of sorts and lack confidence in making decisions about the future. Additionally, it is human nature to do better when we have routines that we can rely on. If our routines get thrown off for any reason, then our foundation feels shaky, leading to a feeling of more uncertainty.
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Some people have absolutely no problem saying "no". Others feel as though they can’t say it without feeling guilty. While no one wants to disappoint others, it’s important to know when to give yourself a break.
Have you ever been in a situation where you know you shouldn’t say "yes" to something, but you do it anyway? You don’t want the person making a request to think less of you, right?
But, when you do say yes, you end up feeling overwhelmed and may even get angry with yourself. Unfortunately, this is a vicious cycle people often face when they have trouble saying "no".
...continue reading "The Art of Saying “No”, Without Drowning in Guilt"
Mental health problems impact everyone – men and women. Unfortunately, there are so many stigmas surrounding mental health issues, and many of them cause men to avoid getting the treatment they need.
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You’ve probably heard about the importance of a healthy work/life balance. Sometimes, that balance can get away from us.
But, it’s more than just a saying. Balancing out your work life with the rest of your life is essential for your mental, physical, and emotional health.
...continue reading "6 Signs Your Work & Life are Out of Balance"
As much as we might love a friend or a partner, if we have a different style of expressing it than our partner, a lot can be lost in translation. As Gary Chapman explores in his book "The 5 Love Languages" (which I summarized here), there are five different ways we express love, and prefer to receive affection in return. Today I will be discussing Physical Touch.
When our styles are different, we might be left feeling unloved or uncared for. To reduce how often this occurs, it’s important to understand how each person communicates love and which style they thrive on in return.
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Stress builds up, frustrations arise, and sometimes you just have a bad day. It’s not uncommon to feel anger or irritation by certain things (or people).
While getting annoyed once in a while isn’t a bad thing, it can become a problem if it becomes a pattern. It can start to take over your life. Anger is a normal healthy emotion. However, how you handle your anger can lead to very unhealthy and upsetting outcomes.
...continue reading "Anger Management: 7 Tips for Taming the Inner Beast"