Trauma is a prevalent aspect of human experience that can profoundly impact us in many ways. Trauma statistics provide a compelling lens through which to understand the far-reaching effects of adverse experiences on mental health, well-being, and society. Today, we explore the numbers behind trauma, the prevalence of traumatic incidents, the demographic patterns of those […]
We have all had to interact with people who we find immature or irresponsible. It can be annoying and frustrating. Both at home and work, it’s difficult to tolerate people who don’t own their own mistakes. People who avoid difficult conversations. Or resist committing to deadlines or goals. It’s easy to form opinions about people […]
It’s so challenging to know one another, for real. To feel comfortable being our true authentic selves. Our closest friends and family are often clueless about the invisible battles we are fighting, alone. And we are equally unaware of the challenges they may be facing, too. Something that happened recently brought this home to me. […]
There are many different facets to our well-being, and it can be overwhelming to try to make everything better at once. It’s important to understand the components of well-being, and our own personal starting point in each of them, to plan the path forward. Research has provided some guidance that can help us organize our […]
Arrested development is a psychological condition in which an individual’s emotional, social, or cognitive growth is halted at a specific stage, often due to trauma, neglect, or unresolved grief. This stagnation can manifest in adult behaviors that resemble earlier developmental phases, impacting relationships, decision-making, and emotional regulation.
We make decisions every day, from what we’re going to wear to how to approach a complex task at work. Decisions are a normal part of everyday life. However, our brain’s decision-making battery has finite power, and it can deplete rapidly. What does that mean, exactly? Essentially, the more decisions we make, the more likely […]
Positive affirmations are often the target of ridicule. Gen-Xers and Baby Boomers may remember a particular regular segment on Saturday Night Live that featured a character named Stuart. Stuart attempted to convince himself of his worthiness by chanting positive statements into the mirror. A whole collection of “catch phrases” came out of that series. One […]
