Handling Shame
Shame is a powerful emotion, and it’s a sneaky one too. Shame thrives in the dark, in silence. It’s associated with low self-esteem, and it can also show up in unexpected ways.
Shame is a powerful emotion, and it’s a sneaky one too. Shame thrives in the dark, in silence. It’s associated with low self-esteem, and it can also show up in unexpected ways.
Taking the time to write out your thoughts can sort of be like giving yourself therapy.
Do you feel like you overreact to situations more than you’d like to? Perhaps your moods can shift quickly, or perhaps you’ve said or done some things in the heat of the moment that you’ve later regretted.
There are tons of awesome mental health apps out there, so I wanted to list three of my favorite free ones. This is not sponsored, simply my opinion, and I encourage you to search around yourself for apps that align best with your needs. Let’s get into it!
Prioritizing your mental health through pregnancy and the postpartum period will help you feel reassured that you can take care of your baby. Here are some ways that you can support your mental health through an exciting time of transition.
If you struggle with procrastinating, you’re not alone. The Psychological Bulletin studies have shown that approximately 25% of adults and 75% of college students struggle with chronic procrastination. That’s a lot of people!
“If you take others into account when making big life decisions or if you use your personal relationships as excuses to stop you from doing your dreams, then you are a people pleaser” – Salma Hindy
There are few emotions that hold as much power as love. When thinking about our loved ones, it can be painful to imagine the idea of losing them someday.
If you feel unusually sad during the change of seasons beginning in late fall, you are not alone. An estimated 10 million people are impacted by seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression.