Anxiety, COVID-19, Loneliness, Mental Health Topics, Stress Mindfulness: A quick fix for anxiety, stress, and feelings of loneliness by Taylor Bennett on Apr 3, 2020 How are you feeling right now? If we were to guess, you’d probably say you’re doing okay. And while that might be true, it’s probably also true that you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, feelings of loneliness, and/or other difficult feelings. Due to the spread of COVID-19 and our efforts to…
COVID-19, Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics Boredom can be destructive—if you are bored at home, deepen your connections, remember your goals, rejuvenate an old hobby, and additional tips by Taylor Bennett on Apr 1, 2020 Due to COVID-19, many of us are forced to stay at home for the foreseeable future either alone or with a couple friends or family members. In either case, we’re struggling with social distancing as we adjust to a new normal; feelings like anxiety and loneliness overwhelm us. Many of…
Anxiety, COVID-19, Loneliness, Mental Health Topics I feel trapped in my head: Basic tips for slowing down racing thoughts during self-isolation by Taylor Bennett on Mar 30, 2020 Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, many of us are on lockdown. We’re self-isolating, which means we’re staying home and avoiding all unnecessary contact with others. Some of us are fortunate enough to have roommates, be it a friend, family member, or significant other, with whom we can spend…
COVID-19, Loneliness, Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement Are you feeling lonely during social distancing? Goal-setting can help you overcome loneliness and find fulfillment by Taylor Bennett on Mar 20, 2020 Amid COVID-19, many of us are experiencing feelings of loneliness, as we’re spending significantly less time with our friends, family, and others—and video chat only goes so far. Overcoming these lonely feelings is crucial to the state of your mental health, but doing so during social distancing is tough; this…
Mental Health Topics, Self-Care, Stress How to relax when you’re feeling tense: Master these 5 tips by Taylor Bennett on Mar 19, 2020 Sometimes, nerve-racking situations make us feel tense, such as the emergence and spread of COVID-19. It can feel like there’s nothing to do but wait it out; however, there are proactive ways to relieve your tense feelings now. First, try going for a walk: Spending time in nature will help…
Mental Health Topics, Work & Careers 4 preparation tips that will help you nail your job interview (Video) by Taylor Bennett on Feb 10, 2020 Congratulations! You’ve scored a job interview. You have every right to celebrate, but if you want to secure the job, you also need to prepare. Here are four tips for preparing properly and nailing your interview. One, research the company and familiarize yourself with the position. Be ready to demonstrate…
Depression, Mental Health Topics Depression Symptom Quiz: Am I depressed? by Taylor Bennett on Feb 10, 2020 Depression Symptoms: What Are They? Am I Depressed? With depression, you might have trouble falling asleep, or you might find yourself going to bed right after dinner. You might skip meals, or you might overeat. You can lose interest in sex, or crave it addictively. You might get headaches or…
Bullying Awareness & Prevention, Mental Health Topics, Parenting Fifteen percent of parents don’t know what cyberbullying is—do you? by Ian Garland on Feb 3, 2020 Cyberbullying has become increasingly common in recent years, with 59% of American teens facing some sort of online harassment during 2018. Despite this, around 15% of parents still haven’t heard of cyberbullying, and some of those who have don’t really understand what it entails. With this in mind, we’ll share…
Children, Teens, & Adolescents, Mental Health Topics, Parenting Is social media good or bad for teens? What are the pros and cons? by Taylor Bennett on Jan 31, 2020 Many of us have a love-hate relationship with social media: We’ve got accounts on every platform there is, but we debate whether using these accounts is good or bad for our health. Some decide they’re better off without social media; some cut back and find a sweet spot; and others…
Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics Feeling like you have no direction in life? 6 ways to avoid stagnation by Taylor Bennett on Jan 24, 2020 If you’ve ever felt “stuck,” you are not alone; many of us experience this feeling at some point in our lives and for different reasons. The problem is that understanding why you feel this way isn’t always easy; however, you can get out of this rut and discover what’s missing…
Ask a Therapist, Mental Health Topics, Relationships My boyfriend wants to hold off on our engagement and get to know each other better—what does it mean? by Anthony Centore, PhD on Jan 20, 2020 Me and my boyfriend have been together for 2.5 years and this is the year my boyfriend and I planned to take things to the next level (i.e. get engaged & move in together) I got into a big fight on Christmas due to my boyfriend’s obnoxious dad and my…
Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics How can I conquer food cravings? The temptation is too overwhelming by Taylor Bennett on Jan 20, 2020 Food cravings can strike at any moment, leaving you with an important decision: to give in or to conquer those cravings. It’s okay to indulge, but if you’d rather defeat those food cravings, there are a few important strategies that can help you do so, of which involve transforming your…