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The Pressure to Make Art for a Reason
You don’t need a reason to make art Society can sometimes make us feel that time spent making art is frivolous or unnecessary. Or it may question us about how our art is useful. In and of itself, the process of making art is extremely beneficial to our wellbeing and...
Read This If You Feel Behind in Life
The comparison trap Comparison is something most of us do everyday. And with a sharp rise in social media usage, it becomes easy to compare our lives to others and even to people we don’t know personally. It’s easy to find our own flaws, especially since others tend...
Seven Signs Someone Is Struggling with Mental Health
Mental health is an essential aspect of our overall well-being. Recognizing the signs of someone struggling with their mental health can help us offer support and compassion. In this blog post, we will explore seven common signs that may indicate someone you know is...
Understanding Imposter Syndrome
Understanding Imposter Syndrome and Overcoming Self-Doubt Imposter syndrome is a prevalent phenomenon that affects individuals across various domains, from professionals to students, and even high achievers. It refers to the persistent feeling of inadequacy and the...
Ways to Boost Your Mood in the Summer
Benefits of Play Want to know how to boost your mood in the summer? Typically, when we hear or read the word, “play,” we automatically think of children laughing, exploring, and having fun. We know how important play is for children’s development, but did you know it...
Anniversaries of Grief and Trauma
Have you had a significant loss in your life, or dealt with a traumatic event? Then you may know that our bodies tend to remember the times of year these challenges occurred in our lives, just like our minds do. Everyone handles these types of anniversaries...
It’s Okay to Move On
In a society that is built on teaching us to never give up, it can be difficult to know when to move on if something is no longer serving you. Society may teach a good lesson about not giving up too early and continuing to persevere. But it can be damaging to think...
Working with a Framework
Working with a framework can help you to succeed Goal setting can sometimes be overwhelming because it can feel like there are so many tasks to complete. When I work with people who struggle with goal setting, I sometimes challenge them to work with a framework...
Five Steps to Simplify Life this Summer
If you’ve jumped onto the simple living trend, bringing new simple living habits into your summer can help you live more intentionally and feel more mindful this summer, leading to greater rest and relaxation. If you’re looking for ways to simplify life this summer,...
Strategies for Managing Work-Life Balance
Strategies for Managing Work-Life Balance and Avoiding Burnout Achieving a healthy work-life balance is essential for maintaining good mental health. The constant pressure to exceed expectations in our professional lives often leads to us neglecting personal...