mental health
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8 Books to Help You Heal from Childhood Wounds and Estrangement
Estrangement is a final boundary that many adult children choose to enforce with their parents after a lifetime of not being heard, valued, or respected. It’s not a decision that people make lightly or easily — indeed, there are countless barriers to estrangement that come from a societal belief that family is an immutable, infallible… Read more
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How to Combat a Creative Scarcity Mindset
My relationship with my creativity has had its ups and downs. I’ve had periods where I barely keep track of all the ideas I have, so I make lists upon lists so I don’t forget. I’ve had times where I was afraid I would run out of ideas if I didn’t limit them to a… Read more
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When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself
I haven’t felt like myself lately. I used to always be there for everyone around me with a pep talk for every situation. I listened to people’s problems, authentically gave them an ear, and told them that it was okay to not be okay — but that they were great and deserved great things. I… Read more
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Tiny Ways My Life Has Changed During COVID-19 Isolation
Obviously, big things are happening right now. We’re in the midst of a global health crisis. People are scared. Lives have changed in big ways, but they’ve also changed in small ways. Sometimes the small things feel weirder than the big things. I’m now in my third week of working from home full time. I… Read more
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Understanding and Living with a Loved One Who Has Mental Illness
Mental Health is a Critical Issue Nearly half (46.4%) of the American population will experience a mental illness throughout their lifetime. And only 41% of those people are receiving care for their mental health needs. I’ve written before about the need for access to affordable therapy, and the sobering statistics on mental health in the… Read more
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How to create a healthy work-life balance
Finding the right balance between work, rest, and play can be difficult to master. While success at work is important, so is your mental and physical health. Here are some tips to help you maximize your personal time so you can be your best self in and out of the workplace. Read more
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Can You Change Your Life for Only $12?
“This book validates everything that myself and other millennials have been through. The advice is solid and will definitely help anyone with surviving what the world has to offer.” “This is a book for modern PEOPLE, not just millennials. Understanding humanity is a great and daunting process. This book provided me deep understanding on multiple… Read more
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