Mental Health Tips and Information
How to stop overthinking in a relationship
A lot of overachievers and high achievers reached success partially due to their ability to analyze trends, synthesize information, and confidently make decisions that benefit themselves and others. This is an amazing ability to have when it comes to our careers and hobbies, but it can be devastating when it comes to something as complex as human relationships. How many times have you found your mind spinning over and over trying to figure out your relationship? Wondering if your partner is loyal, or if your love interest feels the same way, or if your colleague is trustworthy? When we don't have enough information to reach a solid conclusion, our brain will just keep going and going. This creates anxiety, increased stress, and even regretful decisions. If you're curious about how to stop overthinking in a relationship, keep reading below...
Do I Need Therapy?
The question, “do I need therapy?” has probably crossed your mind at some point. It's a good question. The line between needing therapy and not needing therapy isn't clear, and if you've never been to therapy before it can be even more confusing. Here are some more questions to ask yourself to figure out if you need therapy:
If re-entering the world feels difficult…
We are rapidly entering into the post-COVID world, and there's not a road map. When the shutdowns began, there were a few answers: work from home, wear masks, stay apart, make sourdough bread. The answers were sometimes contradictory and often inadequate, but it felt like they were available. Now that we are at the end of the pandemic, there's no road map. No one is giving answers.
5 Signs You May Have Anxiety
"Anxiety" has become a buzzword. Everyone talks about it and it seems like everyone has it. But, how do you know if you're experiencing normal nervousness versus something more detrimental to your mental health? Continue reading for signs that you might be struggling with anxiety.
Strive for excellence, not perfection
There is a misconception in our culture that states that we have to strive for - and sometimes reach - perfection at all times to be valuable to our bosses, partners, friends, and family. We often think that "good enough" is lazy and that anything less than perfection is unacceptable. This type of thinking can cause increased anxiety, procrastination, failure, and feelings of worthlessness.
What is performance counseling?
You may be wondering what 'performance counseling' is. Performance counseling isn't nearly as common as trauma therapists or CBT therapists, so a lot of people don't know what it is an if it can help them. If you're wondering what performance counseling is and how it can help you, keep reading.