As soon as the pandemic hit, one of the first things I did was adorn my new apartment with various plants — and even a tree. Being stuck inside all the time was already starting to drive me insane, so I decided to bring a little bit of the outdoors indoors. Plus, taking care of […]

We grow up with our parents or caregivers taking care of us.  Even though they probably taught us how to take care of ourselves in terms of life skills like cooking, cleaning, getting a job and making friends, many of us are left with no idea how to care for ourselves mentally.  Our parents and […]

When we were young, we couldn’t wait till we became adults so we could enjoy the freedom and access that comes with it. We looked forward to being able to do whatever we wanted without any limitations from anyone. I mean, what’s not to like in a potential future where you can do anything you […]

Author Renee Jain has said, “Don’t believe every worried thought you have. Worried thoughts are notoriously inaccurate.” While the above quote may be useful for some, for others, anxiety can feel as though it’s completely taking over. In truth, it can feel really crippling, causing you to freeze and making you unable to carry out […]

There is a massive increase in the attention paid to the field of psychotherapy. And the results are showing that when using therapy as it's intended, it can be very effective. The main factor in the effectiveness of therapy? That the person getting therapy is willing to make changes and accommodate what they will be […]

The field of psychotherapy is still a relatively new one that can be (unfortunately) misunderstood. Therapists are sometimes deemed ‘shrinks’ who exist for the purpose of ‘fixing’ those with mental illnesses. No one wants to fall under the umbrella of being mentally ill, so consequently, many people still avoid therapy.  This is a shame! Therapy […]

When searching for answers to our health woes or simply wanting to enhance our health in whatever way possible, we often turn to professionals. And while you absolutely should see your doctor if something isn’t feeling right (these articles should in no way replace advice given to you by your doctor!), what if the answer […]

  Life can be so hard. We're moving faster than ever, with more responsibilities, expectations and fears of the unknown. On top of our own personal events, we also only have to look at the news or social media to find more things to add to our concerns. Whatever you're dealing with, know that so […]

Of the four attachment styles, disorganized is considered the most challenging one to manage simply because it's unpredictable and as the name suggests, disorganized. This attachment style is a result of a childhood in which the caregiver or parent didn’t create a safe space for the child. Often, the caregiver’s responses aren't predictable. One day, […]