In today's fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have become common companions in our daily lives. According to the American Psychological Association, nearly 77% of adults experience physical symptoms of stress regularly (APA, 2020). Mindfulness, a practice rooted in...
While every individual brings their own history, perspectives, and experience into the dating world, those who have done inner work and cultivated self-awareness tend to navigate relationships differently. Their approach to dating is often characterized by...
Love is often romanticized in movies, books, and media, leading many to confuse unhealthy behaviors with genuine affection. In reality, love is more than grand gestures, fleeting emotions, or passionate intensity—it is a deep, stable, and selfless force that fosters...
Research in psychology supports the effectiveness of affirmations in improving self-confidence and reducing anxiety. A study published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience found that self-affirmations activate brain regions associated with reward and...
Deeper communication involves going beyond surface-level interactions and engaging in conversations that foster trust, understanding, and connection. It’s about being present, listening actively, and sharing authentically. The objective is always to learn about and...
We aren’t born with confidence; we cultivate it over time. There are factors that contribute to it and directly take away from it. Socio-cultural and familial constructs communicate subliminally and overtly about who we are and how we’re expected to be. How we...
Biology of Trauma Exposure to trauma leads to a cascade of biological changes and stress responses. There are changes in the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex areas of the brain. There are physiological changes in limbic system functioning, activity changes...
Try saying “I love myself,” or “I am worthy of love,” aloud. How does it feel to express that? Most people report feeling awkward and having difficulty connecting to those sentiments at the gut level. It says something about the way our mind works because of our...
Self-reflecting and gaining introspection can simultaneously be enlightening, frightening, and uncomfortable. It entails looking at all parts of ourselves — the parts we’re grateful for and proud of, as well as those parts we wish we didn’t have, are ashamed of, or...
The World Health Organization reports that anxiety disorders are the world's most common mental disorders, affecting 301 million people in 2019. An estimated 31.1 percent of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some time in their lives. According to...
