The Guide to the Right Types of Friends in Your Support Network

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The Guide to the Right Types of Friends in your Support Network Do you have the right types of friends in your support network? When you need it, do you have a shoulder to cry on, a buddy to celebrate the happy moments with, or a bestie to give you an extra push? Obviously, friends … Read more

How to Improve Self-Acceptance

How to Improve Self-Acceptance Have you ever looked in the mirror and wished you could change something about yourself? Do you sometimes feel like you’re not good enough? When you see someone posting their “perfect body” and “perfect vacation,”  you even wish to live their life? These feelings are common, but they can prevent you … Read more

How to Cope with the Mental Health Impact of Chronic Illness

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How to Cope with the Mental Health Impact of Chronic Illness Chronic illnesses affect millions globally, influencing not only physical health but mental well-being. If you are constantly dealing with a long-term health condition, thoughts about this condition take up a big part of your life and occupy much of your brain space. However, many … Read more

Breaking Free from Perfectionism 

Breaking Free from the Perfectionism There are many reasons why people can fall into the cycle of perfectionism, and once they are in it, breaking free can be challenging.Ultimately, many perfectionists are controlled by fear. They fear making mistakes, not being good enough, having people view them as a failure, etc.  Interestingly, being a perfectionist … Read more

How to Build Resilience in Challenging Times

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How to Build Resilience in Challenging Times When facing tough times in life, it is natural to feel sad, angry, or stuck in the rabbit hole of your life. However, learning how to build resilience in challenging times is key to coping and bouncing back.  What is Resilience? Resilience Definition Resilience is the quality that enables … Read more

How to Enjoy Being Alone

How to Enjoy Being Alone Ever heard the phrase “being alone doesn’t have to be lonely”? Do you wonder how to enjoy being alone? Liking alone time can be a challenging idea to embrace, especially when you you’re used to thinking of solitude with discomfort. Oftentimes, we feel like being alone makes us seem uncool– … Read more

Tips to Help with Domestic Violence Prevention

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Tips to Help with Domestic Violence Prevention The UN described violence against women as the “shadow pandemic.” Indeed, the world saw a rise in violence towards women and girls to increase since the pandemic started; this is why domestic violence prevention is crucial to talk about! In particular, nowadays many people are facing job layoffs … Read more

How to Support Asian American LGBTQ Youth to Come out

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How to Support Asian American LGBTQ Youth to Come Out Research shows that LGBTQ youth (lesbian, gay, bi, transgender, and queer) are at increased risk of suicide and mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. The 2023 survey of the Trevor Project, reported that 46 percent of LGBTQ teens seriously considered attempting suicide. That … Read more

Fear of Flying? Here are Your Flight Anxiety Tips

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Fear of Flying? Here are Your Flight Anxiety Tips Has your fear of flying held you back from reaching new places? You are not alone! Research suggests that around 25 million adults in America have the fear of flying, or aerophobia. Flight anxiety can be challenging, but manageable. You can definitely learn tips to overcome … Read more

A Guide to Healing: Trauma and Addiction Recovery

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A Guide to Healing: Trauma and Addiction Recovery Addiction can wreak havoc on someone’s life. It could make each day a struggle to stay sober, not gamble the paycheck away, and complete daily tasks. Indeed, people struggling with addiction may start to feel hopeless and distressed. Research shows that there may be a link between … Read more