What do you do when you’re feeling sad or low? Maybe you reach out to friends or stay in bed watching your favorite series on TV. Have you ever considered turning to writing as a therapy? Studies have shown that those who write about their most traumatic or stressful experiences experience better health outcomes. The stories we tell ourselves give us meaning in our … [Read more...] about A Beginner’s Guide to Using Writing Therapy to Enhance Personal Growth
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10 Tips to Manage Your Anxiety While Dating
You know that feeling of excitement when you start dating someone new? It’s fun to feel the excitement when you open a new text message or butterflies in your stomach before you go on a date. At the same time, opening yourself to someone new puts you in a vulnerable position. When you start dating, you also open yourself to rejection or being hurt. And sometimes, it … [Read more...] about 10 Tips to Manage Your Anxiety While Dating
Journal Prompts to Heal a Broken Heart
Grieving the end of a relationship can be painful for both parties. When we mourn the end of a relationship, it’s normal to miss your ex and the way you felt in that relationship. In healing from the pain that comes after a breakup, we need to accept, let go, and move forward. One way of accomplishing that is by journaling. Journaling helps get your thoughts and feelings … [Read more...] about Journal Prompts to Heal a Broken Heart
13 Strategies That Help You Release Sadness
What can you do when sad thoughts are weighing you down and making it difficult to take care of your responsibilities? Sorrow is a part of life, but there are ways to build your resilience. Denying or suppressing your emotions usually backfires. Your feelings are likely to build up and complicate your life even more. Find more effective ways to cope by using these methods … [Read more...] about 13 Strategies That Help You Release Sadness
9 Ways to Develop Your Cultural Competency Skills
In a global society, you’re likely to interact with others from a variety of different backgrounds on a regular basis. Cultural competency skills are essential for your wellbeing and success. Maybe you’ve heard of the concept, but you’re unsure about what the words really mean. Culture refers to patterns of thought, feelings, and behaviour that develop in families and … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Develop Your Cultural Competency Skills