Feeling Hopeful: A Guide to Your Emotions
Hope is a really powerful emotion. It’s this positive feeling we get when ‘the future’s so bright, you have to wear shades’ (we know we weren’t the only ones who had this motivational poster hanging in our middle school classroom). Hope is an overwhelming sense that everything will work out how it’s supposed to, even […]
10 Important Things You Will Learn in Couples Therapy
There’s a misunderstanding about couples therapy (actually, therapy in general) that says something must be wrong or broken if you’re seeing a therapist. But as mental health becomes more talked about and less stigmatized, more people are beginning to understand the benefit of attending therapy before something “goes wrong.” If you’re considering couples therapy, it […]
Feeling Content: A Guide to Your Emotions
Feeling content. It’s not really an emotion we talk about that much, right? Buuut maybe that’s because it’s not a feeling we acknowledge very often. Think about it. When was the last time you took a pause and thought to yourself, I’m perfectly happy with how things are right now? If you DO feel that […]
6 Ways to Cope with High Functioning Depression
Did you wake up today and notice that your eyes are a little heavier than they usually are? Can you not get your mind off of that traumatic thing that happened a while ago? Did something just feel off about the day, and yet you managed to pull yourself together and carry on regardless? That’s […]
Overcoming Perfectionism: 5 Ways to Keep It at Bay
If you describe yourself as a perfectionist, you probs already know what sets you apart as one. You have keen attention to detail (grammatical errors?? not on your watch!). You’re a hard worker (8 hours a day is just a suggestion, right?). Plus, you NEVER wanna finish something and think to yourself afterwards, I could’ve […]
Feeling Delightful: A Guide to Your Emotions
The sun? Shining. The birds? Singing. Your mood? Delightful! Feeling delightful is simply the best! Why don’t we talk about this feeling more? It’s not that we WANT to be Negative Nellies, but it can be hard to find moments of joy when you’re under a lot of stress, or just aren’t feeling that happy […]
What Is Codependency? Warning Signs + How to Overcome It
If you’re stuck wondering ‘what is codependency’ and ‘how do I know if it’s happening to me,’ we’re here to give you alllll of the answers. Have you heard of the term codependent before? You seem like a brilliant human so we’re going to assume yes! Typically, this word is used to describe a person […]
How to Set Boundaries with Family
Learning how to set healthy boundaries is hella important in any personal relationship! But when it comes to family boundaries, things can get a little tricky. Sometimes parents just take your help or affection for granted… like you owe it to them because they raised you (which is defs not the case). And trust us, […]