Queer imposter syndrome is a state of mind created by someone’s worries about being rejected by other members of the LGBTQIA community. Some of the common signs of queer imposter syndrome include sensing a lack of belonging, a depleted self-image, uncertainty about one’s identity, as well as gender dysphoria, and…
Being labeled as stubborn is common over the course of our lives; however, the reasons behind our stubborn behavior can vary and may have unique psychological drivers. It’s important to note that being stubborn isn’t always a bad thing—there are both beneficial and detrimental motives for stubbornness. It’s okay to…
Q: I have a friend that I think might be a manipulative narcissist and we definitely aren’t on good terms right now. They’re part of a larger group of friends that I hang out with pretty often. Basically, they tend to monopolize all of our conversations, and usually only talk…
It’s great to have friends at work, but our workplace connections can require some social navigating. For many people, getting to know their coworkers is a little awkward. Despite how stiff water cooler talk can be, getting past that phase (by becoming friends at work) is beneficial for you and…
Loneliness is a negative state of mind that can be harmful to our mind and body. Prolonged periods of loneliness are as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Not only does dealing with loneliness increase our risk of suffering a stroke, heart attack, or immune system damage, loneliness can…
If you’ve ever had to relocate to a new apartment or home, you know how taxing moving can be. Moving stress might be explained by Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which says that among other essentials like food, sleep, and warmth, humans need a stable home environment to achieve peak…
Gender may play a significant role in the development of mental health concerns such as anxiety or depression, creating unique circumstances for women. Unfortunately, women are also more likely to be viewed as frail or fragile for expressing what they’re suffering from to those around them. And many fear that…
While moving can be a positive experience for a family, moving with kids often has some negative implications for the children involved. Moving has the most profound impact on kids over the age of 5, as it’s particularly difficult for them to leave behind friends and adjust in a new…
Workplace manipulation happens when a supervisor or coworker uses guilt, shame, coercion, or other tactics to exploit another member of the team. If your boss is a workplace manipulator, watch out for traits and behavioral qualities that indicate they might have dark personality traits. Dark personality traits (narcissism, machiavellianism, psychopathy)…
Alcohol plays a social role in many college students’ experiences, as they celebrate the end of final exams or football victories. While there’s nothing wrong with having a drink if you’re of legal drinking age, it’s important to have a game plan first, which is where our safe drinking tips…
When we’re in a relationship, finding time for ourselves can seem like a selfish act. In reality, prioritizing our personal needs through relationship self-care is a necessary part of a healthy romantic connection. It’s common to skimp on our personal time and start to hyper-fixate on our relationship in order…
Neurodiversity is a term coined by sociologist Judy Singer to refer to natural variations in the human brain, driven by epigenetics. The neurodiversity movement rejects the idea that people with ADHD, autism, and other neurodevelopmental conditions are somehow defective. As a society we need to value and accommodate neurodiverse children…