What’s an affirmation? Have you ever used an affirmation? Affirmations just are short, positive statements. We use them to affirm positive feelings within ourselves–about ourselves, our talents, our capabilities, our jobs, our relationships, anything. And while that may seem a little silly–saying something positive to yourself in the hopes that you will eventually believe [...]
What is procrastination? Procrastination, simply, is the process of habitually putting things off. When we procrastinate, instead of doing what should be done in the moment, we find other ways to fill our time. We might start doing other helpful things (ex: washing our dishes instead of completing an assignment). Or we might just [...]
When you hear the word, “boundaries,” what do you think of? In a relationship context, boundaries are both necessary and helpful. Even though boundaries are a part of every relationship we have, folks tend to think of setting a boundary as something that means the relationship is unhealthy. However, establishing a boundary in a [...]
Last we covered the importance of prioritizing self care, but one thing we didn’t touch on is the way our own space can have a huge impact on our mental health. Our homes can act as a safe space for us, a place where we are able to rest, relax, and recharge. And because [...]
Self-care: you’ve heard of it. It’s everywhere. It is an idea commonly used to sell you millennial pink bath products, but it is actually so much more than that. Self-care is basically just improving the relationship you have with yourself. How often do you think about the relationship you have with yourself? What do [...]
Dear twentysomethings, Have you read The Defining Decade by Meg Jay? No? You should! I always thought that 30 was the new 20. My twenties were supposed to be about traveling, exploring and finding myself. Thought that too? Well, according to psychologist Meg Jay, that’s not exactly 100% true. The twenties are supposed to [...]
It’s important to keep growing and we grow in so many ways. Whether it’s interpersonally, professionally, or sometimes even physically. As I continue to grow and learn more about myself, these are the things that continuously come up that people should know about themselves. I cannot take any credit for these ideas but I [...]
108 years passed until the Cubs won the World Series in 2016. That’s a long time. More than a lifetime of waiting for most. Years of struggles, crushed hopes, and many transitions all match what each and every one of us go through during day to day living. A few standouts are: Dealing with disappointment [...]
5 Ways That Being Independent Can Lead to a Better You Being independent can add an additional layer to being happy. There have been so many times in life that we make choices because of someone else. Sometimes we don't trust our own judgment. We sometimes look for the approval of others before we make [...]
Why a Little Boredom is Healthy this Summer A recent article from Microsoft Corporation found that people lose concentration faster than goldfish. The study proposes that goldfish will lose concentration after approximately nine seconds, while humans lose focus after just eight seconds. The study asserted that in the year 2000, the average attention span was [...]
Regaining Our Sense of Self Often times we hit a bump in the road where we just do not feel like ourselves. Many different life events can trigger such a feeling. Some of those things may be a loss of a loved one, a break up, having limited time for ourselves, losing a job, and [...]
By Fariha Newaz, LCPC Welcome back to part 2 of the Identity Series. I am excited to continue to explore who you are. I am sure you all sat down and thought about the parts of your identity! Today we will delve a little deeper into what makes up our identity. We are going [...]
Identity Series Part One Identity: Who are you? Join me in this 3 part series where we explore our identity. Part one will focus on what is identity, part two is about where our identity comes from and part three will go over how your identity impacts your life. We often do not talk about [...]
It's hard. We aren't set up for success as a society when it comes to embracing yourself and self compassion. In many ways, we are set up for failure. Social norms and societal expectations tell us who to be, how to act, and who not to be. We internalize those expectations and hold ourselves to a standard [...]