Have you ever felt like a fraud, worried that your achievements are just luck, and feared that others will eventually discover you’re not as competent as they think? If so, you’re not alone.
Have you ever felt like a fraud, worried that your achievements are just luck, and feared that others will eventually discover you’re not as competent as they think? If so, you’re not alone.
It’s easy to overlook physical symptoms when thinking about mental health. We often associate mental health with emotions or thoughts rather than the aches, pains, or discomforts that show up in the body. But the mind and body are linked, leading physical symptoms to sometimes be early indicators of underlying mental health issues.
When it comes to health, we often separate physical health from mental health. We see them as different sides of the same coin, assuming one doesn’t affect the other. But in reality, they’re still on the same coin.
Navigating therapy can be a transformative journey, and making the most of each session is key to fostering growth and healing. Here are six essential tips, from finding the right therapist to trusting the therapeutic process, to enhance your therapy experience. Find a Therapist That’s Right For You It’s important to find a therapist whose… Continue reading Making the Most Out of Therapy Sessions
Understanding and coping with emotional triggers is a crucial aspect of mental health and well-being. This article explores what it means to be triggered, the reasons behind it, and effective strategies to cope with these intense emotional responses. What Does It Mean to Be Triggered? Being triggered involves experiencing intense emotions that are often a… Continue reading How to Cope with Being Triggered
The fast paced academic world can be slow to see how a student’s mental health is so intimately connected to their academic performance. In most academic settings, academic success is the driving focus. Because of this many schools are left with an environment that feels slow to address the mental well-being of its students. When… Continue reading The Link Between Mental Health & Academic Performance
Often, anxiety can come from fear or anticipation of the unknown. You can’t predict what exactly will happen next in your life, but having trust in yourself can give you a sense of peace. It’s easier to walk through the unknown twists and turns of life when you have a solid foundation of trust in… Continue reading The 3 Pillars of Self-Trust
Keeping an eye on your finances can be a challenging thing. On top of the typical ups and downs of maintaining a budget, the roughly 4% of Americans with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, may find it even more challenging to get started with a healthy budget for the day-to-day expenses of life. Often, children diagnosed… Continue reading ADHD and Your Wallet
Each day, human beings experience a vast range of positive and negative emotions. However, when we feel we need to hide these emotions from others around us, it can lead to breakdowns in communication, identity insecurity, and depression. Because of this, it is essential to practice and receive emotional validation from those around you. What… Continue reading The Importance of Emotional Validation
Stress is something we all experience, which makes it difficult to recognize when what what you’re experiencing goes beyond stress. This is especially true because we all react to stress in slightly different ways. Stress is normal to an extent. It helps us meet work deadlines, keep track of family obligations, and be prepared for… Continue reading Is It Stress or Something More Serious?
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