Distraction is one of the best ways to ease anxiety! Here’s Why: Almost everyone with anxiety finds themselves dwelling on their feelings at any given moment. It makes sense, then, that in order to rapidly move away from generalized anxiety you need to engage regularly in an activity that stimulates you, and…
Many people talk about assertiveness and being assertive, but not everyone truly understands what being assertive is. What is the meaning of assertive? While there are many different assertiveness techniques, and I have outlined the main ones in the article 9 Assertiveness techniques to use in any situation, this article discusses…
12 Best books on overcoming depression: What is bibliotherapy? One of the best ways to overcome depression and work on your emotional health is to read good books about depression. Books offer advice, comfort, solace, and information that can be crucial to recovery. This article provides a list of some…
Depression test for teens: It is important to know whether your teen is depressed (or, if you are a teen, whether you are depressed) and therefore it is useful to have a depression test for teens. It is an alarming fact that teenage depression rates are almost double those of…
151 Self Care ideas to increase mindfulness and avoid burnout The best self-care ideas are self-care activities that resonate with you on a personal level. The best way to come up with a complete self care plan is to make a list of all the things you enjoy doing best…
9 Assertiveness Techniques It is important to be able to stand up for yourself using assertiveness techniques. In my first article about assertiveness, I explained what assertiveness is and the difference between assertiveness and aggression. In this article, I will expand on that and provide some specific assertiveness techniques and…
What is the Assertive Response? – Assertive communication examples Assertiveness is one of my favorite topics because it offers a very concrete set of tools, which I will explain in this and other articles. The exciting part about assertiveness is that once you truly master it, it will improve your…
Knowing how to handle arguments in a relationship is essential to a healthy, happy relationship. When we don’t have this knowledge of conflict resolution in relationships, arguments can become hurtful and trust in a relationship can begin to break down. Even when there is a clear, open line of communication,…
What is mindfulness in plain English? A lot of people talk about mindfulness, but often people are not clear on what mindfulness is or is not. People have asked me, “What is mindfulness in plain English?” There is even a book by that title: The concept of mindfulness is quite…
5 Unexpected Benefits of Addiction Treatment Author: Kelly Fitzgerald Many people enter addiction treatment without knowing what to expect. They may be at the end of their rope, in mental and physical pain, devoid of hope or the energy to make it another day. A common misconception about addiction treatment…
