Have you ever noticed how two people can look at the same situation and each come away with their own conclusions? One sees what happened as a good thing, the other as a bad thing. This is common in sports when you have already picked a side before the event ever occurs. But what about … Read more
Although it’s not an official diagnosis, imposter syndrome is a relatively common problem some of us encounter in our professional or academic lives. The feeling that your accomplishments are the result of pure luck coupled with the idea that you’re somehow fooling everyone makes you feel like you’re not the bright or capable person everyone … Read more
Water Works. Colonel Mustard. Boardwalk. Mrs. Peacock. Checkmate. If all of these things ring a familiar bell for you, you probably grew up playing board games. And I’m willing to bet that you have fond memories of playing these games with your friends and family after a long day on the beach or in the … Read more
How many times have you been affected by negative thoughts? Do your thoughts have an impact on your happiness? Staying happy and thinking positively can be a big challenge. But what if I told you that could use certain happiness affirmations to keep you happy and help you think positively. (To learn more, here is a … Read more
Unfortunately, grief and sadness in life are inevitable. When people we have become fond of or passionately love are suddenly no longer with us on this journey called life. It’s bittersweet how memories of them make us smile and bring moments of joy. Yet we are saddened all the more. After spending days, even weeks, … Read more
When we hear the terms self-centered and self-absorbed, our thoughts often turn to narcissism. These two things, however, are not the same as being narcissistic. Furthermore, these terms are not the same thing, which is another misconception many people have. Today, we are going to take a deeper look at people who are self-absorbed and … Read more
The work environment is usually stressful, one way or another, whether you’re flipping burgers at McDonald’s or are employed at a prestigious corporation. There are tasks to complete, deadlines to meet, and sometimes difficult co-workers to deal with. So, the last thing you want to deal with is a gaslighting boss. Gaslighting at work involves manipulation by … Read more
Life is filled with many beautiful moments. Some of these are immense, like being reunited with family after lockdown. Or seeing your newborn baby for the very first time. And others are simple pleasures in life. Like the smell of coffee when you first wake up. Or a song that brings back happy memories. It’s … Read more
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
Becoming a Mom is both incredible and terrifying in equal measures. It brings a whirlwind of emotions. Feelings of joy and unimaginable pride, as your child takes those first steps. And in the blink of an eye, graduates from university. But it also brings fear and utter hopelessness. Long nights, spent pacing the floor due … Read more