Articles for Wellbeing

If Your Planner Worked, You Wouldn't Be Here One set of testing and evaluation changes everything I think ADHD is discussed online in a very strange way. Somewhere along the line, it stopped being discussed like a real clinical issue and started getting treated like a...

The term “microaggressions” was coined by Dr. Chester Pierce, a senior advisor and influential force on Sesame Street. Microaggressions are considered subtle and non-direct forms of discrimination, that could be verbal or behavioral, towards an individual from a...

In a world where so much of our lives is connected to the internet, it’s easy to lose track of how much time you spend staring at a screen. Too much screen time can cause anxiety, burnout, and sleep issues. If you feel foggy, tense, or exhausted after “relaxing”...

If you broke your leg, nobody would tell you, “It’s okay, push through.” You’d seek help immediately. Get a diagnosis, a cast. Maybe even some physical therapy. People would check in and ensure that you get some rest. Your doctor would even write you a note to miss...

We all want to be liked and appreciated, but sometimes this can turn into an unhealthy behavior known as “people-pleasing.” Those who people-please often feel insecure with themselves or within relationships and so tend to put others before themselves. This means that...

Are You Actually Resting—Or Just Scrolling? How screen time impacts your mental health—and how to take control without giving up your phone Too much screen time can quietly fuel burnout, anxiety, and sleep issues—especially for persons juggling career stress and...

Do you ever feel like “working” on your mental health feels like another item added to your to-do list? Sometimes it can feel like a burden, but by focusing on your mental health, you’ll be better equipped to handle your day to day. Simple actions can have a large...

Mental wellness can be defined as aligning all parts of your self with your values and goals in order to live your most fulfilled life. Achieving and maintaining a state of mental wellness has the power to positively impact and change many aspects of your life, such...

Virtual therapy is now widely available and the norm for many mental health practitioners. But how do you choose whether you should do in-person or online therapy? Is one better than the other? While both are invaluable, they may feel different from person to person,...

Want to start therapy but not sure what it’s like? It can be a little daunting to start therapy for the first time. Sometimes it feels like you’re spilling your guts to a stranger...! If you’ve never been in therapy before, here’s what to expect. What to expect in...

We understand, the holidays can be the toughest time of the year. The endless whirl of parties and activities can leave you mentally and physically exhausted, so it’s important to take care of yourself. Here are five strategies for navigating the holidays...

The holidays are approaching and for some of us this can be a stressful, draining time. We can get lost in the hustle and bustle or experience challenging family gatherings. There can be a lot of pressures and expectations in this season.One way to combat this is to...

With the holidays rapidly approaching, you’re bound to see an overload of social media and marketing commercializing gratitude. While it is the season to be thankful for our health, connections, and everything we hold dear, the holidays aren’t the only time you should...

We’ve all experienced inner thoughts such as “You’re not working hard enough”, “That was so stupid”, “What a dumb thing to say.” Even if we don’t realize in the moment how mean we’re being to ourself, those thoughts have an impact on our self-image.We all experience...