Feeling insecure essentially refers to thoughts of not being good enough. These are damaging thinking habits that make one question his or her self-esteem in most spheres of […]
Unpacking Dismissive Behavior: Insights and Coping Mechanisms
We’ve all been there: being brushed off, ignored, or dismissed. Dismissive behavior is disrespectful and thoughtless, flat-out rude, making a person feel unwanted and not important. According to […]
Emotional Control Strategies for High-Stress Times
Emotions are at the very core of what drives our decisions and well-being. Now, while very strong emotions may sometimes hinder a clear solution to a problem, they […]
My Struggle with Insomnia and How the SleepWatch App Became My Unexpected Ally
Insomnia and I go way back, more like long-term frenemies. It’s been my uninvited companion through various stages of life—college, grad school, marriage, two pregnancies, postpartum periods, and […]
Identifying the Signs of Workplace Burnout: A Guide to Self-Awareness and Proactive Care
ARE YOU BURNED OUT AT WORK?: How to Recognize and Recover from Burnout Do you hate your job? Or, at worst, just thinking about going into the office […]
Strategies for Decompressing and Reclaiming Your Personal Time After a Stressful Workday
Unconsciously, most of us bring work stress into our homes. As much as attending to this stress with respect to job responsibilities is important, it is equally important […]
Beyond the 9-to-5: Understanding the Importance of Life-Work Synergy and Methods to Attain It
Work-life balance remains an elusive dream in our modern lives, as the demands for career and personal fulfillment are always at cross-purposes. This is, if anything, a delicate […]
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here Are 5 Essential Actions to Take Today to Regain Control
Life can sometimes feel like a whirlwind of tasks, responsibilities, and all those unexpected events that seem to materialize out of thin air. One minute you’re cruising along, […]
“Why Life Feels So Challenging”: Strategies for Coping During Difficult Times
Life feels overwhelming right now; it’s undeniable. If you have felt that the precipitous challenges facing you are a bit too much to handle, you are not alone. […]