The Quiet Crisis of the 'New Year, New Me' Pressure: Why It’s the Worst Time for High-Achieving Perfectionists The Cultural Pressure Cooker: Why January Feels Like an Exam You’re a high-achiever. You don't just set goals; you conquer them. But when the calendar flips...
How Undiagnosed ADHD Sabotages Your Success If you are exhausted by the relentless pressure of perfectionism, know that this is not a character flaw—it could be undiagnosed ADHD manifesting as overcompensation. Your struggle is real, your experience is valid, and your...
Black Men’s Mental Health: Why Centering Your Well-Being Is Strength For this post, I wanted to take a less clinical approach and have a safe and honest heart-to-heart conversation. Far too often, I have witnessed Black men being neglected in terms of their mental...
Resolve Conflict Safely: Communication for Connected Relationships We've all experienced conflict at some point in our lives. From navigating a roommate who can't seem to wash the dishes to a family member who can't seem to respect your boundaries, conflict is an...
Trigger warning: This post examines issues of race and economic injustice. Have you ever been told that you have to work twice as hard to get half as far as your white counterparts? I know I have, and if you have as well, like me, you may have spent your...
What would you feel if someone told you, "You're not good enough?" Does this soul-crushing statement linger with you even as you continue reading? As someone who has battled against perfectionism since I was young, I intimately understand the anguish and...
Soft living is a lifestyle that promotes wellness, simplicity, and relaxation. It is based on the idea of living life with intention and taking care of one's body and mind. Unfortunately, Black women and women of color have often been denied access to...
I wanted to write a post based on a song by Solange Knowles titled "Mad." This song is about the frustrations she experiences as a black woman living in a society where her opinions and emotions are often not respected or valued. She sings about the need to keep her...
Have you noticed the words "depressed" or "depression" being used a lot more lately? Oftentimes, people use these words when they're in a stressful situation, bored, or just feeling down. Other times individuals use these words to describe the ongoing mental condition...
What is Teletherapy? Your Guide to Getting Started with Online Therapy The last several years have changed how people access mental health services. Instead of getting in the car and driving to a therapy appointment, you can now click a button on your computer,...
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