If you struggle with perfectionism, you may also experience higher levels of stress, anxiety, and burnout. Maybe it feels like no matter what you do, it will never be enough. Perfectionism is associated with having high expectations of yourself that… Read More ›
Category: Mental Health
Academic Stress and Substance Abuse
The school year comes packed with numerous stresses, and as the semester continues marching forward, these stresses can become more and more prevalent. Tests, quizzes, and one’s own academic goals can cause a great deal of anxiety, with many students… Read More ›
Creating Your Perfect Morning Routine
Even if it is just for five minutes, a morning routine can help you move through your life with greater ease and presence. Having productive habits at the start of each day does not just include important practices like getting… Read More ›
Finding a Fitness Routine That Works for You
Like recovery from mental illness, fitness is not the same for everybody. Believing so can hinder you from finding a routine that feels good and works for you. Fitness can look different for everyone and even look different for you… Read More ›
Tips for Beginning a Meditation Practice
Have you ever thought about beginning a meditation practice? Perhaps you have tried meditating before, and it felt more overwhelming than grounding as you sat down and thoughts ran rampant through your mind the whole time. Maybe you have felt… Read More ›
The Line Between Laziness and Self-Care: Permission to Take a Break
One of the significant barriers to effective self-care is an individual’s feeling that they are somehow being lazy if they take time for themselves. However, there are several key differences between taking time for self-care and laziness. Understanding the crucial… Read More ›
Why Self-Acceptance Is the Platform for Change
Self-acceptance is the ability to accept your positive and negative attributes. It allows you to believe in your capabilities and protect yourself from negative criticism. With self-acceptance, you feel safe being yourself and expressing yourself in ways that make sense… Read More ›
Slowing Down in a Busy World
Learning how to slow down in a world that perpetuates “hustle culture” can feel like going against the grain. Maybe you want to live at a slower pace, but part of you feels pressured to speed up to achieve success.… Read More ›
Redefining What Wellness Means to You
Have you ever felt lost on the road to implementing healthy habits into your life? Contrary to what society suggests wellness “should” mean, it is not a one-size-fits-all box into which we all can fit. To start a healthy routine,… Read More ›
The Correlation Between Mental Health and Nutrition
Mental and emotional health issues can affect your physical health. Something that is becoming more and more emphasized during the process of healing from mental, emotional, and behavioral health concerns is the mind-body connection between nutrition and mental health. Having… Read More ›