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Remember that we all hold the same capacity to love. We were made from the same materials, same proportions, and depending on your belief—the same source.

Compulsory heterosexuality is ingrained from the moment you’re born—takes a long time to dismantle, which is why many people come out later in life.

I became weighed down by the fear of making others uncomfortable. The dread of feeling obligated to navigate other peoples' problems and insecurities because I don't fit neatly into the narrative they've created for me.

For many, working from home is a dream come true, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare if you don’t manage your time properly or you get off task easily.

The discomfort of struggling with mental health can bring about strong desperation for change.

Thinking Across Time

Learning when to focus on the past, present, or future provides an opportunity to take the optimal outlook to benefit from our experiences.

How Are You, Really?

So, how do we talk about mental health? I mean really talk about it.

Our emotions play a large role in whether or not we get things done. Even if everything is set up perfectly for a productive work session, there are moments when our emotions get the best of us.

Meaning exists in everything around us and is waiting to be discovered.

How come people with health complications are accommodated during education but once they are in the working field they are perceived as an additional cost and a headache to deal with?

Values are not about what you want to get out of life—they are about how you strive to behave on an ongoing basis.

I feel a bit of grief for the loss of this person I never even got to hold or embody. Can we grieve something we never had?

After the COVID wave of unemployment, we all chose to lead our job search in a certain way. Read to find out how to make the most of your unemployment.

The Power of a Daily Routine

It can be hard to pinpoint the exact culprit of negative feelings. Most of the time, it comes down to one thing—routine, or lack thereof.

We all have unhelpful thinking styles. In any given situation, our brains find multiple ways to try to trick us into negative thinking patterns.

Next time your anxiety is tricking you into believing that your partner doesn’t love you, take a minute to reflect on how their love language differentiates from yours

People always talk about supporting others and being there for them, but how open are we really?

It’s intrusive thoughts that simply won’t go away no matter how much you try to escape them.

It was hard to see the big picture when all I could remember were my intense feelings of despair.

The Dangers of Labeling

Our use of labels combined with our own negative self-talk continues to fuel an already fragile human condition and can contribute to physical symptoms of depression to anxiety.

The Drip and the Spark

How an understanding of change in conjunction with an accurate understanding of self can allow us to accelerate learning in any area.

It’s truly time to bring some positivity into our lives. Let’s make it our goal this new year!

Although we cannot control the fact that there’s a pandemic during the holidays, there are still ways in which we can stay afloat during this confusing, unique season.

This is the magic of the healing process—it’s so much simpler than we sometimes make it out to be.

We are not a burden; it is a mind trick that requires a swiftly concentrated brain to overcome it. We are more than capable of being our own heroes and saving our lost souls from the dark and stormy black sea of negative thoughts.

The thing with Instagram is that it thrives on constant posting and most importantly garnering those critical likes! My need to have someone “like” me was turning into self-destruction.

Dating With Anxiety

Oftentimes, the thought of putting yourself out there and being vulnerable may sound anxiety-provoking. Sometimes we may find that relationships feel more difficult to maintain when we have anxiety.

Being Pluto

This feeling of disconnection is common amongst the general population but it doesn’t have to be a forever thing.

Sometimes, finding support in anonymity or through introspection is more attainable than venting aloud, and that's okay. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to getting through the depths of mental illness.

The leaves are changing colors and the sweaters are getting thicker. It’s a new season of change and if you’re finding yourself feeling overwhelmed about it, you’re not alone.

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