For over a year, we’ve lived with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of us have spent more time at home than ever. We’ve socially distanced, quarantined, and worn masks. Many have now received the vaccine. All those reasons are exactly why we’re now looking toward a post-pandemic world, [...]
To say the COVID-19 pandemic impacted almost everyone’s lives would be an understatement. For over a year, things like lockdowns, quarantining, and social distancing became the norm. Some people embraced the “stay at home” lifestyle better than others, but we were all forced to get used to it. Now, there’s [...]
Anxiety can impact your life in a variety of ways. Going over the symptoms and struggles you might face every day isn’t something we need to re-hash. But, it’s important to understand how anxiety could affect your decision-making. When you think about the common symptoms of anxiety, struggling to make [...]
Going to couples therapy isn’t always a simple decision. Both people in the relationship need to be on board. Both need to be willing to open up and accept help. If one person is just going through the motions or attending to save face, it’s unlikely the therapy will be [...]
All of us have gotten caught up in the moment of a beautiful movie or TV show. That pivotal scene when the two main characters finally confess their love. Or maybe they fall into each other’s arms. An existing on-screen couple might have the most romantic date you’ve ever seen, [...]
COVID has impacted almost everyone in some way. Maybe you lost your job. Maybe you lost a loved one. You may have even had to deal with the virus, yourself. Already, there have been numerous studies on the effects of the pandemic, and what long-term issues it might cause. There [...]
Let’s face it, everyone experiences burnout at work. Even if you love your job deeply and passionately, there are days when you might think, “I’m over it.” That’s understandable, and something to be completely expected. However, what happens when you are burnt out as the result of competition or ambition? [...]
You’ve hit middle age and taking time to reflect on your life so far. Do you feel that you are connected to a community with a sense of purpose whose actions will benefit future generations? Or have you been more focused on your own interests with no regard to being [...]
The numbers are staggering. According to a National Women’s Law Center study, almost 2.2 million women departed the U.S. workforce between February and October of 2020. Again, the numbers are staggering... Women are angry, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Many have had to choose between working or taking care of their children [...]
When most of us think of post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, it’s usually about significant life events. For instance, the hurricane that your family experienced when you were a child. Or that car accident you had in your 20s. However, it’s possible to experience PTSD from other life events that [...]
