Mental illness is on the rise. Millions suffer through various forms of mental illness ranging from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and more. To best understand mental illness is to acknowledge the effects it has on a person… and the people around them. Films are an excellent form of media to help us learn and understand … Read more
My friend Sophie’s parents don’t validate her hard work, are uninterested in her achievements, and always seem to prioritize work over actually being there for Sophie and her siblings. What started in her childhood is continuing into adulthood, and she continues craving emotional support from her parents. Sound familiar? Do your parents also avoid taking … Read more
You love someone, and you hope they love you back, but suddenly your world crashes when they turn to you and say those fated words – “I think we should see other people.” It’s absolutely devastating. Having poured heart and soul into a relationship only to go through a painful breakup is nobody’s idea of … Read more
Growing up can be tough, especially as a child reaches their teenage years. It’s more important than ever that part of you supporting them comes in the form of words. Words are impactful at any age, but especially as your child is transforming into an adult. In this article I’ll teach you what words of encouragement … Read more
My good friend Eden is a huge anime fan, so much so that she can’t pick a favorite show or character. On one of our coffee dates, she blurted out that she had finally signed up for Comic-Con (a world-famous comic convention), and was determined to dress in her best cosplay (dress up as a … Read more
I bet you never thought you’d be combing the internet for an explanation about shy vs introvert, have you? I lean more toward the introverted side on the introvert-extrovert scale. I’m also shy, but only in certain rare situations. That might indicate shyness isn’t an embedded or primary personality trait–just a sign of an introvert. In short, … Read more
Our worth is defined solely by our perception of ourselves and our inner strength and not by our looks, social status, past actions, or the opinions of others. But many people are too harsh on themselves, struggling with low self-esteem and its consequences which prevent them from being happy and successful. This is why tools … Read more
The saying goes, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” In other words, we need to maintain a positive, can-do attitude if we hope to succeed amid hardship. Optimism is what it takes to make the bitter, sweet… and the awful, enjoyable. There is no better way to remain optimistic as a Christian than to … Read more
We don’t set out to be negative people or walk around with negative emotions; however, those feelings and emotions invoke actions and reactions out of us that we have trouble controlling. Some of us cry while others scream, hit something, become withdrawn, or speak negatively to others. Those negative feelings and reactions affect our determination … Read more
Funerals are an important social event, but they can be difficult for people to navigate. Since most of us fortunately don’t get much practice attending them, it leaves many people feeling anxious and struggling to think of things to talk about. Striking the balance between providing emotional support for other mourners without being overbearing or … Read more