Taking a Mental Health Day is Important We live in a hustle culture. We are urged to “go go go” and be productive almost all hours of the day. When we start to feel the effects of our ongoing work, it can really drain us. It is hard to be “on” like a light switch … Read more
How to Be Okay With Being Single Are you single? Do you feel like you are surrounded by couples and people who are together? Do you find yourself feeling lonely or sad constantly? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this article is for you! Being single is nothing to be ashamed of! … Read more
Advice for Former Students Entering the Workforce Are you entering the workforce? Did you just start a new job? Is the transition from student to employee hard for you to deal with? A message to anyone entering the workforce: this article is for you! If you take a moment to think about it, we all … Read more
Introvert Qualities, Myths, and Power Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert? Do you find yourself gravitating towards big crowds of people or feel more comfortable acting like a wallflower on the side? Is being an introvert bad? What are the advantages and disadvantages of being an introvert? Introverts and extroverts both possess … Read more
How to Accept Your Body It is the new year! If you haven’t already, you will start seeing the slogan “new year, new me” plastered everywhere. From hashtags to journal entries, these words invade the planet after the Time’s Square Ball drops in New York City. You may wonder what this phrase even means! Does … Read more
5 Steps to Thrive in the New Year Can you believe that it is almost the new year already? Have you made your new year’s resolutions yet? Does it include mental health? With COVID and the Omicron variant surging rapidly, many people have mixed feelings about the New Year. Understandably some people worry about change … Read more
How to Help Someone with Drugs and Alcohol Addiction Do you know someone who deals with drugs and alcohol addiction? How many times have they promised to stop drinking? It is hard for you to see your loved one relapse and struggle. How do you handle your complicated emotions? The person you care for is … Read more
Burnout at Work: Signs and Ways to Cope From the time we are born, the idea of careers and jobs is projected onto us. Our parents dream and say, “he will probably be a lawyer or doctor.” We dress up as firemen, astronauts, and various other occupations for Halloween. As we get older, the pressure … Read more
Toxic Positivity: Its Harm, Risks, And Tips To Avoid It “Just be positive. Things could be worse.” “Look at the bright side. It’s a blessing in disguise.” “Everything happens for a reason. Things will be better soon. You’ll get over it.” “Stop being so negative. Good vibes only.” Do these sound familiar? How did you … Read more
School Bullying: Ways to Help Teens to Cope and Fight It October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Mind Connections supports the efforts to stop bullying in this world. No teen should ever feel intimidated, scared, or embarrassed while going to school. Moreover, a school should be a safe place for students to explore who they … Read more