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Why go to a therapist when you could talk to a friend? Here’s why.
My last relationship was turbulent, to say the least. Even so, I didn't speak of word of any of the chaos to my close friends or family in fear of them forever hating my significant other (SO). They all thought our relationship was perfect. It was so lonely. ...
The 5 Things Keeping Me Sane This School Year
What if you could wake up in the morning and not stress about your child’s safety at school? What if you lived in a world where, even though Covid might be raging, your sanity is intact and your kids are thriving in school. Sound too good to be true? For most of us...
Crying: Why do we do it, sometimes for “no reason”?
Crying. Did you know that humans are the only animals to cry tears? Seems bizarre because I could swear I've seen at least one animal get teary-eyed. But it's true. To add to it, some people never cry while others seem to be "overly" emotional and cry quite a lot. Why...
5 Love Languages and the Benefits of Learning Yours
Father's Day is a great reminder of how much we love the dads in our lives and how much they mean to us. It helps us to stop and take a minute to reflect on our relationship and everything they do for us. Therefore, in order to celebrate Father's Day, not just on the...
5 Types of Breathing and Why You Should Try One
The more self-help articles you read, the more you will notice a common thread, breathing. Whether you are trying to calm yourself down or merely trying to relax, breathing is a technique that experts swear by. Some people even set aside time in their day where they...
4 Stages of Dementia and What You Should Know
Basically, dementia is a syndrome, not a disease. It is often confused with Alzheimer's disease, but rather Alzheimer's is a common type of dementia. Dementia is an overall term used to describe the loss of memory, the ability to perform daily functions and the...
The Reason Reducing Stress is More Important Than Ever Right Now
It is more important than ever right now to keep your stress levels down. Why? Your immunity. Higher stress levels can weaken your immune system. The immense stress we all feel from the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine coupled with isolation and...
5 Tips to Talking to Your Kids About Going Back to School
These pasts months have been challenging to say the least, and the upcoming school year will be filled with many new challenges. The first challenge of them, preparing your child to go back. What do you say? How do you keep them safe if they are going to...
4 Ways to Stay Mentally Strong During Coronavirus
As we head into the sixth month of Coronavirus, you may be feeling that extra tinge of stress and mental fatigue. With the loss of all normalcy and the recognition that this is our new normal, it can be very tough. We hoped the epidemic would be over by now, but it is...
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