Emotional abuse is a deeply damaging form of mistreatment that often goes unnoticed and unaddressed within relationships. Although it leaves few visible scars, its impact can be long-lasting and detrimental to one’s emotional well-being. How to Recognize Emotional Abuse This complex and troubling pattern of behavior is present when one person exerts power and control […]
Indulging in what we refer to as “guilty pleasures” is often accompanied by feelings of shame and remorse. We’re conditioned to believe that such indulgences are inherently wrong or frivolous. It’s time to challenge this notion and enjoy our guilty pleasures without guilt. And just focus on the pleasure. Occasional “guilty pleasures” are necessary, and […]
The concept of being “low maintenance” is often celebrated, as a symbol of resilience and ease. But priding oneself on being low maintenance can inadvertently perpetuate harmful stereotypes. It also undermines the value of vulnerability and authentic expression. And fosters a culture of emotional suppression and neglect. Today, we challenge the conventional wisdom surrounding the […]
Loneliness has little to do with how much time we spend alone. And it can’t be eradicated by just spending time with others. In fact, we can be among a crowd of family and friends and feel lonelier than when we are alone. Loneliness may present as almost a craving, a need for companionship, intimacy, […]
“Compassion fatigue” refers to symptoms we experience due to prolonged stress from caring for, comforting, or empathizing with others. This ailment has become prevalent in our society and can lead to feelings of overwhelm, helplessness and depression. Compassion fatigue may also impact our physical health and put us at greater risk for serious illnesses. In […]
As humans, we experience a host of emotions throughout our lives. Unfortunately, one that many of us will experience at some point is grief. We may feel grief when we lose a loved one or have another tragic development in our lives: a health issue, betrayal, or the end of a relationship. Learning how to […]
When asked to name essential life skills, practical abilities probably come to mind. Changing a tire, cooking a meal, our ability to make good decisions or exhibit self-control are examples of skills that make life easier for human adults. One life skill that we probably do not consider right away is our ability to practice […]
