What Are Intrusive Thoughts? And What Can You Do About Them?
Intrusive thoughts can occur at any time and are just as they sound—intrusive! Intrusive thoughts are thoughts that come out of nowhere, are involuntary, and can be difficult to get rid of. Common examples of intrusive thoughts include wondering if the doors are locked, if the stove or curling iron is turned off, or if people like you. Everyone experiences intrusive thoughts at some...Learn More
Know the Signs: “Baby Blues” vs. Postpartum Depression
A new baby, whether your first, second, or seventh, can come with a lot of other “newness.” New responsibilities, new memories, new roles, new aches, new fears— parenthood comes with the good, the bad, and all the in between. Adjusting and finding ways to balance this new normal can easily overwhelm the best of us. While newness is one change that comes from bringing a baby into...Learn More
The Five Love Languages, The Basics
Have you ever felt like you were putting a lot of effort into showing love to your partner, but they just didn’t seem to be getting the message? Or maybe you have felt like you and your partner aren’t speaking the same language when it comes to showing affection. Learning which of the five languages is yours and which is your partner’s could be the key to unlocking a...Learn More
Ever Feel Like A Fraud? Understanding Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is not an official diagnosis, but it is a mental phenomenon where you consistently doubt yourself. It is hard for you to appreciate your own skills. Other people might even point out your accomplishments and how hard you worked to earn them yet you believe it is due to coincidence or luck. You attempt to overcompensate by placing expectations that are hard to reach....Learn More
Are These Relationship Expectations Holding You Back?
I remember watching Cinderella as a young girl and dreaming about the day that I would find my own true love. After all, who wouldn’t want a prince to save them from the mundane tasks of everyday life? But it turns out that those Disney movies, and the relationship expectations they created for future relationships, held me back from establishing healthy relationships early on. I...Learn More