Relationships can bring out the best in us, but they also have this knack for surfacing our deepest insecurities and fears. If you find yourself easily triggered—especially in romantic relationships—you’re definitely not alone. Many of us carry hidden emotional triggers - reactions that get set off by certain words, actions, or even just a particular […]

In our fast-paced world, stress is like that unwelcome guest who just won’t leave. Work deadlines, endless emails, family demands—it’s a lot, and for most of us, stress is almost as constant as gravity. You might already know the go-to advice—exercise more, get good sleep, breathe deeply—but maybe you’ve heard whispers about natural remedies, too. […]

You know all about the worry loop. You want to experience life with plenty of peace and joy, right? We all do. But many people (and I mean large masses of society) experience more anxiety and worry than feelings of peace or joy. According to Ipsos' What Worries the World survey of 20,000 adults in […]

Have you ever tried an anxiety-reduction technique? It may be a good idea to try, especially if you answer, "Yes," to any of these questions.  Do you tend to be a worrier? Do you experience more anxiety than you’re comfortable handling? Have you ever had a period in your life where things seemed to be […]

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 […]

Fear of abandonment. Fear of failure. These are common fears that plague so many of us. How many times have you not done things because you’re afraid? For me personally - more times than I can count.  But recently, an incident stood out for me and made me question the extent to which I have […]

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, […]

Most of us are now aware that the way we are raised plays a huge role in how we interact with others when we're older. How we process, understand and communicate our emotions is a product of how our parents responded to our needs and requests when we were younger. Depending on the responses we […]

Have you ever wondered why you interact with people the way you do? Why you navigate and handle relationships in that particular manner?  Well, I did too and found my answers in developmental psychology. I am a firm believer that the relationships we have with our primary caregivers and parents have a huge impact on […]