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7 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health in 2021

January 21, 2021 by Charli Rousseau

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Well, it finally happened: 2020 is behind us. While our hopes remain high for a better 2021, it’s been a rocky start. It’s hard not to feel a rollercoaster of emotions when watching the news or talking to loved ones. To set yourself up for a future of wellness, put your mental health first. Here… CONTINUE

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Why Does Giving Feel So Good?

December 3, 2020 by Charli Rousseau

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One of the best ways to boost your self-esteem is to give. Whether it’s money or time, a kind gesture can have profound effects—both for the recipient and the giver. 4 Reasons Giving Feels Good Giving activates parts of the brain associated with pleasure. Acts of kindness trigger the release of feel-good hormones like endorphins,… CONTINUE

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Working from Home with Kids Is Hard

November 5, 2020 by Charli Rousseau

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If you’ve found yourself — or your spouse/partner — struggling with working from home and parenting, you’re not alone. Hundreds of thousands of people are facing this challenge all over the world. It’s not easy. What’s important to keep in mind is that there is no “right way” to work from home with kids. Everyone… CONTINUE

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How to Be More Confident

October 8, 2020 by Charli Rousseau

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Confidence breeds more confidence. When you develop confidence in yourself, you are more likely to achieve your goals, build healthy relationships and be happier in life. Lack of confidence can have the opposite effects, but here’s the thing: you don’t need more money, a nicer family, a significant other, a college degree, a gold medal,… CONTINUE

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How to Manage Anger

September 3, 2020 by Charli Rousseau

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Anger is a natural, normal, sometimes intense emotion that comes and goes. But if held onto, it can become insidious and cause harm — both to ourselves and to others. Signs You May Have Anger Issues: Clenching or grinding your jaw frequently Body aches Rapid heart rate or an intense hot feeling Dizziness or trembling… CONTINUE

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Why So Defensive? How to Recognize and Overcome Your Defense Mechanisms

August 27, 2020 by James Robbins, M.A., LPC

It’s commonplace these days to talk about psychological defense mechanisms – usually when we’re referring to someone else. “I tried to talk things out with my spouse, but she was way too defensive to really hear me.” So most of us agree that psychological defenses are a real thing. But what exactly is a psychological… CONTINUE

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7 Signs You Have an Eating Disorder

July 16, 2020 by Charli Rousseau

Eating disorders are complex disorders that take time to resolve. While they appear to be physical, they are mental illnesses often rooted in fear, anxiety, depression, loss of control, low self-esteem and/or interpersonal relationship struggles. Genetics may also play a role. Eating disorders are more common in women than men, but that doesn’t mean men… CONTINUE

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Miscarriage Counseling: How to Recover

June 25, 2020 by Charli Rousseau

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If you’re having, or have had, a miscarriage, you probably have a lot of questions and unwanted feelings. Perhaps you’re not sure what to do next or what is considered “normal,” and it doesn’t feel like anyone can adequately guide you. A miscarriage can be a very lonely experience. Often when you search for reassurance,… CONTINUE

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5 Ways to Handle Negative People

May 13, 2020 by Ruth Okeefe

Negativity can be a normal and valid feeling, but some people seem perpetually surrounded by it. When that someone is a close family member, co-worker or a good friend, it’s normal to want to lend them an ear — or even try to solve their problems. But over time, this can become exhausting. At first,… CONTINUE

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Managing Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic

March 26, 2020 by Charli Rousseau

by Charli Rousseau Few things stir up anxiety faster than an illness, let alone the global spread of a life-threatening new virus. It’s completely normal to feel overwhelming anxiety at a time like this. Anxiety is often a reaction to change, and our reality is changing daily. Your work, family or financial dynamic may have… CONTINUE

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