The ‘Chill Girl’ Dilemma: How Pretending To Be Easygoing Can Cause Anxiety
You’ve met her. She’s chill. She’s cool with anything. She doesn’t get mad when plans change at the last minute, she laughs off minor (and major) inconveniences and prides herself on being effortlessly low-maintenance— but what happens when being chill actually means suppressing how you really feel? If you’ve ever found yourself nodding along to […]
How To Gracefully Get Past The Awkwardness of Rejection
You put yourself out there, took the risk, and hoped for the best, only to hear “no.” It’s an experience we’ve all shared, but that doesn’t make it any less uncomfortable. Rejection can sometimes feel deeply personal and make us question our worth and the choices we’ve made. Our confidence can feel shaken, and our […]
What To Do When You’ve Got The Post-Holiday Blues
Despite the hustle and bustle, the holidays are often filled with joy, togetherness, and celebration. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year’s, the rush of activities keeps you on your toes as you visit loved ones and prepare for the year ahead. But once the holidays are over, you might find yourself feeling […]
Is holiday spending hurting your mental health?
Holiday ads are everywhere this time of year. Your inbox is overflowing with discounts, your phone is buzzing with notifications about sales, and social media is filled with gift guides. It’s easy to feel swept up in the whirlwind of holiday consumerism. But somewhere between hitting “add to cart” and opening your credit card statement, […]
Managing Anxiety In The Great Return To The Office
For many of us, the pandemic has had a big impact on the way we work. Unable to continue at the office, remote work became a necessity. In 2019, 8% of Americans reported working from home. In 2024, that percentage tripled to 27%. While initially a temporary fix, the perks of working remotely have made […]
How to Brave the Holidays When You’re Feeling SAD
Holidays aren’t always the sparkling, enchanting season we see in Hallmark movies. For many, especially those dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the holidays can be a time of deeply-felt struggle, fatigue, and sadness. At a holiday party, instead of decorating gingerbread houses or chatting with relatives, you may feel down, exhausted, or completely disconnected. […]
Fall FOMO: How to Ground Yourself in Texas’s “Almost Autumn”
If you’re in Texas, you know the autumnal struggle: warm weather lingers in the high 80s, leaves seem to go from green to brown, and crisp, cool air is more of a memory than a reality. When October and November roll around, it’s easy to crave the “real” fall experiences we see in episodes of […]
6 Ways to Meditate Your Way Through the New School Year
As the new school year begins, the excitement of fresh possibilities often comes hand-in-hand with feelings of stress and anxiety. Whether you’re a student facing the pressures of academic expectations or a parent juggling multiple responsibilities, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the pace of life during this time. You’re not alone if the thought […]
8 Common OCD Types You Didn’t Know About
Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel like a constant battle with your own mind. While many people think of OCD as simply being overly neat or organized, the reality is much more complex and often misunderstood. If you’ve found yourself grappling with persistent, unwanted thoughts and feel driven to perform certain rituals or routines, […]
3 Gratitude Practices That Work (And The Science That Proves It)
In our relentless quest for happiness, we often overlook a powerful tool hidden in plain sight—gratitude. It’s easy to get caught up in what we lack or what could be better, especially when stress, responsibilities, or the unpredictable events of life weigh us down. And social media isn’t making things any easier, often worsening feelings […]
