In a culture that is highly collectivistic rather than individualistic, it can be difficult to set clear boundaries. Boundaries are relatively a new concept to many, and they are essential in order to have successful relationships and careers. People pleasing coupled with a lack of awareness can be a deadly combination that quickly leads...
Types of Coping Mechanisms: Healthy vs Unhealthy The last two years have not been easy for anyone. Life in itself is very challenging, and with a global pandemic we saw people struggling financially, some grieving loved ones, and others fighting for their lives. Many of us haven’t lived through a pandemic like this before, and...
Somewhere along the line we’ve lost sight of the fine line between selfishness and self-care. Wanting to live from a place of giving can be a beautiful thing, but it can often be unsustainable if we lose ourselves in the process. Work, social interactions, people, and life challenges can be overwhelming and draining. If we’re...
Celebrities, actors, and singers aren’t the only ones that are met with harsh reviews by critics. Putting your all in a project, and then hearing your boss, teammate, or colleague express disapproval towards it can be very frustrating. Doing your best on an assignment, and then hearing your professor critique it can be very discouraging....
Eleanor Roosevelt once described comparison as the “thief of joy”, and truer words were never spoken. The habit of comparing yourself to other people robs you of your joy because it prevents you from celebrating your own wins and milestones. We tend to think that we might be the only people struggling with this, but...
How to Make Time For The Things That Matter Due to the nature of our fast-paced world that idolizes the hustle, it’s easy to feel depleted when we feel like we don’t have time to accomplish enough. We are expected to work, maintain a social life, exercise, and somehow get eight hours of sleep. It...
