Did you know your social relationships have an influence on your health? And we’re not just talking mental health. They can also affect your physical health.1 That said, maybe it’s time for a friendship checkup. No person is an island First off, it is important to…
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There’s a lot of uncertainty and discontent in the air during election season. According to a recent American Psychological Association survey, 68% of adults said that the future of our nation is a big source of stress in their lives.1 Discussing politics can often breed…
Losing people from your daily life can be painful and shocking. The loss of a spouse is at the top of the list of the stressful events you can experience, says the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory. It’s closely followed by divorce and separation from a partner.1…
“Why does this always happen to me?” “Ugh. I should have planned better!” “This isn’t fair!” “Nothing ever goes my way.” It’s easy to get caught up in negative feelings when something doesn’t go our way. We get stuck in a loop of self-blame, feeling…
We see people everywhere doing things by themselves. Eating in a restaurant, sitting in a movie theater or even traveling. Our initial reaction is to feel sorry for the one going solo. We assume they must be lonely or simply alone, with no partner, family…
The holidays are coming. And, ’tis the season for gathering. If you’re in a fairly new relationship, you may be presented with opportunities to introduce your new partner to family and friends. This can bring mixed feelings. It’s exciting to have someone to share the…
Find yourself at the end of a relationship? Maybe you’re recently divorced. Or fresh out of a short-term or long-term partnership. Regardless, any ending can be tough to take and even traumatic. Be kind to yourself as you grieve. And know you are not alone….
When life gets busy, it seems like our to-do lists never end. We focus on the tasks that we have to get done to meet our real or self-imposed deadlines. Our focus on productivity is practical. But, it can also mean that the people and…