coping skills

Jul
30
Woman wearing a mask feeling like an impostor

Why Imposter Syndrome is Holding You Back

Many successful people are overachievers. At some point in their lives, most experience some symptoms of impostor syndrome. Several factors can contribute to this feeling, including upbringing and personality traits. Understanding more about impostor syndrome is the first step to overcoming it.
7 min read
Jul
28
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Parental Burnout Epidemic: Understanding and Treating the Silent Struggle

'Parental Burnout' is when parents feel emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, and detached from their responsibilities. It is the physical, mental, and emotional fatigue one feels from the constant stress of parenting.
5 min read
Jul
23
Mom and daughter practicing yoga and mindfulness together

The Art of Mindfulness in Parenthood

Mindfulness has been found to improve mental and physical health. It reduces stress and even increases overall happiness. It helps parents stay in the moment, appreciate time with their children, and creates stronger memories.
4 min read
Jul
22
Young girl sad because of parentification

Parentification's Devastating Consequences on Childhood

Trauma is intergenerational. Parentification often gets passed down from one generation to the next. The earlier it begins and the longer it lasts, the more detrimental it is to the child.
10 min read
Jul
20
Woman radiating happiness, contentment, and joy from using healthy coping skills

Grow Your Toolbox With Healthy Coping Skills

Both healthy and unhealthy coping skills offer relief. But, unhealthy coping mechanisms tend to only provide temporary relief and they can be detrimental in the long run. They can lead to a toxic cycle of dependency since the key issues don't get resolved.
9 min read
Jul
18
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When Unhealthy Coping Skills No Longer Serve You

Both healthy and unhealthy coping skills can offer temporary relief from our problems. Unhealthy coping skills are like a heavy suit of armor that lets us hide from the issues or shield us temporarily from the fallout. Using this suit of armor is exhausting and never fully addresses the key issue.
4 min read