Are you the peacekeeper in your family or among friends? Do you think it’s better to keep quiet than to stir the pot? Would you rather avoid confrontation? People-pleasing is often misconstrued for kindness, but being a people-pleaser could be hurting you more than helping you. What is a…
You’ve probably heard that it’s important to set healthy boundaries in order to prioritize your needs, maintain healthy relationships, achieve your goals, and improve your mental health. But how do you go about setting and maintaining healthy boundaries? Types of Boundaries There are two types of boundaries we can…
There’s no such thing as a perfect relationship. Every relationship, whether it’s with your romantic partner, a friend, or family member, will have its ups and downs. But what makes something toxic versus having healthy disagreements is that in healthy relationships both parties are willing to negotiate, listen, and attempt…
Getting back to normalcy isn’t that easy. At the start of the pandemic and quarantine, many people were talking about it being the time to figure out your priorities. Now that we’re at the tail end of it and returning to “normal” life, many people are experiencing anxiety, depression, and…
Have you been trying to help a loved one break a drug addiction, but find yourself frustrated and exhausted? Is your life starting to feel out of control? Unfortunately it is all too common that when people are struggling to help their loved one get back on track, it leaves…