It’s one thing to lose a loved one directly; it’s another to watch our closest people experience grief right in front of us. As we know, grief comes in many shapes, sizes, and colors.
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In today’s fast-paced environment, it is easy to find yourself getting caught up in the daily grind. In the midst of everything, it is quite common for our personal relationships to take a backseat. With various personal commitments, work pressures, and busy schedules, we may find ourselves neglecting what is most important to us (or those who are most important).
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Taking time to reflect on your gender identity doesn’t guarantee you’ll end up identifying as someone different. You could feel the same way before and after reflecting, only now you know why. Now, you feel more secure in yourself and probably have more understanding for others who identify differently.
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Knowing how to move forward in life while you are processing a loss and feel stuck in the past can seem like an impossible challenge. You may remember what joy felt like, but ever since the loss, it hasn't felt like an option.
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Change and transition can cause subconscious anxiety or stress, which might come out in ways that look like a short-temper, irritability, a lower/darker mood, having a harder time communicating clearly with loved ones, or feeling more tired than usual.
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In a world where AI seems to be taking over, it’s that much more important for us to continue practicing using our brains, being creative, and reminding ourselves that we have the capability to be diverse, unique, and come up with new ideas despite having technology to lean on.
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If you are reading this, it’s likely that you or someone you know is worried about their job security—or job prospects—and may have even been laid off.
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Heart racing, palms sweating? Chaotic butterflies or an anchor of dread in the pit of your stomach? Feeling irritated or annoyed by everything? Sounds like you might be experiencing a response to stress, something we call anxiety. If this sounds familiar, keep reading for a quick-and-easy Anxiety 101.
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Self-compassion can be a broad term meaning to use patience with yourself, or to practice forgiveness towards yourself when things don’t go the way you had hoped. It can include finding acceptance in not being a perfect human with perfect traits, or choosing to rest when you need, especially when you’re not feeling your best.
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Winter months can prove challenging for even the most positive of individuals. Shorter days, longer nights, less time outdoors, cold dreary weather—all run the risk of making us feel sluggish and isolated. When that feeling creeps in, we can become tired, sad, irritable, emotional, and/or lack motivation.
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Sabina Skupien is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for Perspective Psychology. She works with clients of all ages and specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma and transitions, among other issues.
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It’s important to set boundaries. Not just your start and stop times for work, but also where you work in your home and how much time you spend multi-tasking. Although it can be great to do laundry between calls, it can also make it easier to work at your desk after dinner.
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Communication and trust often go hand in hand, and they’re the biggest factors that lead to a healthy relationship. Before you can effectively communicate with and trust someone, however, you must feel comfortable with who you are as a person.
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It’s likely that your 2020 didn’t quite go as planned. In fact, 2020 may have been one of the most difficult years of your life. You may have lost your job; you may not have seen friends or family; you may have even lost someone to COVID-19. For many, 2020 was, without question, a challenging year.
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Depending on your situation, the holidays can either be a wonderful time of year or a not-so-wonderful time of year. Perhaps you have a great relationship with your family and love getting together for the holidays. Or, perhaps your relationship with your family is a little more complicated, and getting together for the holidays is a source of anxiety.
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Still, we’re not out of the woods just yet. As we await the results of the election, here are some things to keep in mind in the coming hours, days, weeks, and months.
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While the candidates hope to avoid political pitfalls before Election Day, you may have to navigate some landmines of your own, as political conversions with friends, family, and co-workers could arise between now and Nov. 3.
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Last week, Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George opened up about some of his mental health struggles inside the NBA bubble in Orlando. George, who has been in the bubble since early July, has experienced anxiety and depression, which negatively impacted his play on the court. George thanked the NBA for creating the bubble and allowing teams to finish the season, but he – and several other players – have had their fair share of difficult moments.
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However, studies have shown that too much social media can be a bad thing. Seeing other people live exciting, seemingly perfect lives can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, inadequacy, and isolation.
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Grief comes in all shapes and sizes. When we think of grief, we usually think of death. However, grief is not just about death; it’s a natural response to a loss. Therefore, you can grieve many different things, and due to COVID-19, pretty much everyone is grieving something: a canceled graduation, a postponed wedding, a lost job, or simply not being able to experience some of your favorite summer traditions and a sense of normalcy.
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