Mental health and productivity, two cornerstones of a balanced life, often play tug of war. When one falters, the other seems to stumble too. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), the heavyweight champion in the ring of mental disorders, affects a huge chunk of the population. Estimates tell us it’s...
ADHD is more than just a buzzword. It’s a real, brain-based condition that affects millions of kids and adults alike. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells us that a substantial 9.4% of children have been officially diagnosed with ADHD. The reality doesn’t stop at adolescence...
Ever found yourself trying to work, but your mind is all over the place? Maybe you’re battling with the upcoming presentation or dwelling on a misstep in a recent meeting, and these thoughts are just eating away at your productivity. Or perhaps you’re lying in bed, eyes wide open, desperately...
Globally, an estimated 5% of adults are grappling with depression.[1] It’s more than a statistic; it’s a reality for many, and it’s closer to home than most of us might think.
Now, when you hear about depression, you might think about profound sadness or despair. But what you might overlook is...
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s all too easy to find ourselves caught in a perpetual loop of jumping from one task to another, without ever pausing to savor the moment we’re living in. I’ve noticed this in my own life and heard it echoed by friends and readers alike. It’s a common struggle...
Anxiety is something most of us are familiar with in one way or another. It can feel like a storm inside your mind, making even simple things feel overwhelming. Anxiety disorders are more common than ever, and while they can feel insurmountable, the right understanding and tools can make all the...
Words have the power to lift us up or tear us down, and nowhere is this more true than in our closest relationships. Understanding how language shapes our emotional connections can make all the difference between feeling deeply loved or feeling disconnected. One of the most potent tools for...
Self-love is a topic we hear about often, but putting it into practice can feel elusive, like trying to hold onto something that keeps slipping away. You know it’s there, but it’s hard to hold on to. The concept of self-love involves valuing oneself and letting go of toxic influences. It’s about...
Resilience is the key to transforming challenges into opportunities for personal growth. It’s not just about bouncing back from setbacks—it’s about thriving despite them. Resilience is not something you either have or you don’t. Instead, it is a skill you can cultivate and strengthen over time...
Compassion is a profound emotional response that connects us to others—a genuine desire for their well-being and a willingness to alleviate suffering. At its core, however, compassion begins within us, through self-compassion. Self-compassion is far more than an indulgence—it’s a powerful...
Mental health is not just a personal concern but a collective responsibility. Despite growing conversations around it, mental health remains misunderstood, under-resourced, and stigmatized. Raising awareness is more than sharing statistics or hashtags—it’s about fostering understanding...
In a world where responsibilities and distractions often compete for our attention, it’s easy to overlook a vital component of our well-being: our emotional health. Many people find it challenging to identify, express, or manage their feelings effectively. You might find yourself snapping at a...
Introduction
Last week, my teenage son spent six hours rewriting the opening paragraph of his college essay. Six hours. On one paragraph. Watching him agonize over every word choice, I saw myself—and realized how deeply I’d passed down my perfectionist tendencies. That’s when it hit me: my...
Picture this: You’re on a video call, nodding along while secretly checking emails, mentally calculating if you have enough pasta for dinner, and half-listening to your kids arguing about whose turn it is on the iPad. Sound familiar? You’re not alone and you’re not imagining that life feels more...
Do you believe it is possible to have a positive self-image? Is it plausible that our mental perception of the world is guiding our immune system in a way that makes us respond better to future threats?
As observed with women over 40 years old struggling to lose weight, thoughts do have an...
Depression can feel worse at different times of the day. We all cope differently and while most feel the curtain falling on them at night, depression can happen just as you are starting your day.
If you tend to wake up in a low mood, irritable, or simply not feeling it, you may have what some...
Most of us work hard to do our best in our careers. Always on the go trying to reach our goals to have a better, comfortable, and happy life. However, somewhere along the way, you must have also learned that time is your most precious commodity.
A part of life that you are not willing to waste...
Catastrophic thinking, in its simplest form, is when an individual assumes the worst will come true. It is when a person sees an unfavorable outcome of an event and then decides if it does happen, the result will be a disaster.
Catastrophic thinking is taking a setback to the worst possible...
The mind is the biggest battleground. It’s the place where the greatest conflict resides. It’s where we all develop thinking habits that put us in direct opposition with reality — where the things we fear drain us but never actually happen. It’s where our expectations get the best of us, and we...
The best lessons we learn in life are the lessons we learn over and over again. The human mind needs lots of reminders — lots of practice — to operate effectively. For example, deep down we know it’s OK to…
Say “no”
Speak up
Tell the truth
Believe differently
Change our mind
Prioritize our...
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