Personal growth often comes with a lot of pressure to meet unrealistic goals or unrealistic (and often self-imposed) deadlines. An important part of making positive change, however, is enjoying the journey. Once you decide to tackle something new – whether it’s a fitness routine or a new career – Verywell Mind notes that it’s crucial to start small with your goals,...
Interpersonal relationships are no summer breeze; they invite turbulence, disbalance, and a perpetual struggle for autonomy. “Who’s right? I hear you. Do you hear me? Can you listen?” Heads up… Snowflake analogy incoming! If you google “snowflake”, you’ll find that each snowflake has a unique pattern. They can form infinite...
If you indulge in self-destructive habits, you may experience a sense of being caught in a painful and dangerous loop. And, despite being aware of the harm the behaviors are causing you, you still want to partake in them. Your actions give you a momentary sense of relaxation, distraction, or numbing from whatever upset you. Unfortunately, you may have learned that...
Many people experience anxiety at the thought of trying something new outside their comfort zone, so we often stay in a place a lot longer than we should. Let’s discuss how you might know if it’s time to change your status quo and why it’s so dang hard to make those determinations and act on them. What is a comfort zone? When you’ve been in a place like a job...
During covid, a lot of people gave up their gym memberships and some also gave up their exercise routines entirely. A lot of routines were disrupted, but it also gave us some good time for reflection and a change to refocus on what really matters. Getting outside for a walk or a hike offers a physical workout and mental health advantages – while also allowing for...
