I don’t know about you, but by the end of each week I am both mentally and physically exhausted. Why am I so tired? I ask myself time and time…
Mental Health
There are guidelines aplenty for pregnant women to follow to ensure the optimal health of their baby: eat a balanced diet, don’t smoke, avoid alcoholic drinks, be wary of medications (even pain killers), take prenatal…
New research published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging shows that people with major depressive disorder (MDD) experience more negative emotions when recalling difficult memories than individuals without the disorder. Furthermore, this study “Negative autobiographical…
When my ex and I broke up, I immediately unfollowed him on Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook. Not because I was resentful or petty—but because I knew I needed…
Talking about your feelings is no easy feat. Doing so means putting yourself in a vulnerable situation that you don’t necessarily want to be in—but which you will ultimately benefit…
An estimated 350 million people around the world suffer from depression, making this illness a leading cause of disability. Some of these individuals experience depressive thoughts or feelings after a…
When I was in school, I didn’t mind taking the occasional test. I’d buckle down and study for a few days and then be good to go—but that isn’t the case for everybody. My old…
You’re heading to the car dealership, ready to purchase a 2012 Toyota Highlander. You know that this car is reliable, in your price range, and a great fit for your family. This is exactly what…
A few years ago, I embarked on a trip abroad to “find myself.” I felt stuck, bored, but most importantly lost. Then I stepped onboard that plane to Europe and three months later returned with…
Social media is in one word powerful. It allows us to connect with and build relationships with people all over the world in a matter of seconds—which I think we can all agree is truly amazing. But is…
Breakups are tough—but the following weeks, months, sometimes years, are even tougher. You’ve given a little bit of yourself to this person and this relationship, and then it’s all suddenly gone. And you’re left to…
Oftentimes, there’s a big difference between having a good day at work and a productive day at work—sure, sometimes they go hand-in-hand, but at others they don’t. Think back to a time when you were nearing a major…
