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why you procrastinate and how to stop

Why You Procrastinate and How to Stop

Wondering why you procrastinate and how to stop? If you tend to procrastinate, why do you think you get stuck in this cycle? Here’s a hint: it’s not just a…

3 life changing benefits of mindfulness

3 Life-Changing Benefits of Mindfulness

What is mindfulness exactly? It’s a state of open awareness and acceptance of whatever is going on for you internally and externally in the present moment. Some people tend to…

overcoming imposter syndrome

5 Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Do you tend to doubt your abilities at work and write off your achievements as lucky or unearned? You may be dealing with imposter syndrome, and you’re not alone. Coined…

3 grounding exercises for anxiety

3 Grounding Exercises for Anxiety

Looking for grounding exercises for anxiety? The human mind is powerful: it allows us to solve complex problems, plan for the future, remember events of the past, imagine alternate realities,…

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How to Set and Keep Boundaries

What are boundaries? Personal boundaries can be considered the limits or rules we set for ourselves and within relationships. Healthy boundaries provide a foundation for building healthy personal habits and…

components of mental health

3 Components of Mental Health

What exactly is mental health? We can think of mental health as the ability to adapt in challenging situations by effectively managing our thoughts and emotions in order to continue…

Ways To Improve Your Active Listening Skills

5 Ways to Improve your Active Listening Skills

Active listening is a set of techniques that can be used for having successful conversations. It is the process of giving another person your full attention and seeking to understand…

5 Types of Abuse in Relationships

5 Tips for Facing a Pandemic Winter

Worried about facing a pandemic winter? The fall and winter months bring with them shorter days, limited sunlight, and lower temperatures. Even under normal circumstances, it’s not uncommon for those…

Tips for Preventing Burnout

5 Tips for Preventing Burnout

Looking for tips for preventing burnout? Especially this year, many of us know the feeling of burnout all too well. It’s that state of total exhaustion - emotional, mental, and…

Comparison Trap

3 Ways to Avoid the Comparison Trap with Ease

Do you find yourself falling into the comparison trap? We are wired to compare ourselves to others; doing so can actually help us thrive. Noticing the achievements and talents of…