Are you someone that dreads their birthday because it causes anxiety? Do you often find yourself feeling sad around your birthday? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you are definitely not alone! Experiencing the birthday blues is very real and totally valid. Birthdays can bring up a lot of complicated emotions for people, no matter what your age may be.
Read MoreYour day to day schedule can be filled with activities and tasks, and running from place to place, which can often feel stressful and overwhelming. You may feel as if you are constantly on the move and may feel you do not have enough time for yourself. This can lead to feeling burnt out, exhausted and even feelings of unhappiness.
Read MoreBeing in a relationship can feel good and exciting when both you and your partner enjoy a lot of the same activities and love to spend time doing the things you each love, together. While it is important to spend quality time together, it’s equally as important to find separate time for yourself. Prioritizing doing the things that bring you joy, rather than having to compromise for your partner, will allow you be the best version of yourself and show up for your partner and your relationship in the most effective way.
Read MoreDo you feel generally unhappy and want to feel a sense of happiness? Do you know what it is that is causing you to feel this way? It can be helpful to ask yourself a chain of challenging questions such as “Am I happy at work?”, “Are my relationships causing me to feel unhappy?” and “Am I taking enough time to reflect on what is going on in my life?”
Read MoreAs Miley Cyrus says in her latest song, “I can buy myself flowers”. Let me start by saying, if you are single on Valentine’s day, you are certainly not alone. Whether you are single by choice (yes, that is absolutely OKAY), just got out of a relationship, are in the dating game, or are in a complicated “situationship” you can absolutely still enjoy Valentine’s Day.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like you think of a past or future event over and over? Do you feel like your thoughts continue to circulate in your mind, making it hard for you to quiet your thoughts? There is actually a name for this, and it is called rumination.
Read MoreAs soon as January 1st arrives, I always find myself feeling motivated, excited, and optimistic to set my goals for the new year. Every year, I find myself experiencing this same burst of motivation just before the start of the new year. This optimistic mindset of mine comes along with similar thoughts, “Okay Lexi, you’ve got this, this is going to be the year you actually conquer your goals”.
Read MoreThe holiday season can be an enjoyable time of year that is highly anticipated by many as a time to unwind, observe holidays, or just take a break from work, and, typically a time spent with loved ones. Whether they be friends, family, or both, navigating different dynamics of the people you are with can be challenging.
Read MoreIt may be difficult to grasp, but friendships may not always last forever. You may have had that big group of friends when you were younger that made a pact to be friends forever. Although you may have hoped this would be the case, it is important to reassess how your friendships truly are.
Read MoreMany people often struggle with low self-esteem. Self-esteem is the feeling of confidence in your skills and abilities. Having healthy self-esteem is about learning to view yourself as worthy, valuing your opinions and decisions, believing in yourself, and accepting who you are. Building positive and healthy self-esteem allows you to not only focus on positive qualities and strengths, but also allows you to acknowledge and accept your imperfections.
Read MoreI am sure we can all relate to this story: A friend reaches out to you for plans and all you want to do is say no but somehow you find yourself saying yes. After saying yes, you immediately regret your decision and are ultimately dreading the plans. Oftentimes, we have an inherent tendency to please others and because of that, it may feel easier to just say yes instead of saying no when asked to do something.
Read MoreFall has finally arrived, which can feel exciting but also overwhelming. For those that spend their summer months at the beach or pool, traveling, relaxing, enjoying time off work or school, it may now feel difficult to establish and maintain a healthy routine. Because many may have not had a routine over the last few months, it may now feel overwhelming and difficult to create structure.
Read MoreAs we settle into the fall months, it can feel challenging to adjust your routine to keep up with the changing demands of school, work, or even the shifts in the weather! Times of transition can often feel tricky as many of the changes going on around you can feel out of your control.
Read MoreReturning back to school after a fun and relaxing summer can be a challenging transition for many. It’s common to feel anxious about the return to a new routine and schedule, and it can also feel overwhelming!
Read MoreWhile going off to college can be an exciting time for many to form new friendships and gain independence, being in a new, unfamiliar environment can feel anxiety-inducing. While this new phase of life may be filled with change and uncertainty, it can be helpful to remember how exciting this time can be, as well.
Read MoreAs the school year ends, it’s typical to feel a mix of emotions about the summer break ahead. Whether you are graduating, searching for a job, or looking for ways to manage your time before returning to school in the fall, the transition out of a busy academic year can be a big adjustment! While the freedom of summer break may sound liberating, unstructured time without a plan can also feel overwhelming.
Read MoreAs the school year comes to an end, those who have graduated have now entered a new chapter of their life. After years of being surrounded by the same people, in the same environment, and having somewhat of the same routine, the comfort you worked so hard to create is now changing as you begin to enter a new phase. This new chapter may be filled with uncertainty and navigating this transition may feel scary and intimidating.
Read MoreWhile there are many things in life that you can control, there are also many things in life that you cannot. For example, during the COVID-19 Pandemic, focusing on what you can control and the things you knew for certain was difficult as it was a time where many felt scared and worried. It can feel challenging and frustrating to be in a situation where you cannot prevent something from happening.
Read MoreHave you have ever experienced a time where you felt pressure to do something because of something you saw, because others told you to do it, or because you thought it was the norm? Peer pressure is very common, especially today, where social media can create exposure into the everyday lives of others.
Read MoreFriendships are an important aspect of our lives. Friendships can provide shared happiness and support through big life milestones, along with providing a support system that is outside of family. Our friends can help share perspectives that we cannot necessarily see ourselves.
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