Navigating a workplace that feels unsafe can be particularly challenging for people of color. This post explores practical steps to address and resolve issues of discrimination and discomfort at work. From documenting experiences and seeking allies, to engaging HR and considering external advice, learn how to advocate for a safer, more inclusive workplace environment.
From the emotional release of dance therapy and the grounding effect of nature walks, to the resilience built through strength training and the meditative calm of swimming, explore alternative methods to support trauma recovery. This post delves into the therapeutic potential of movement, offering insights into how activities like running, hiking, and even gardening can contribute to emotional and physical resilience. Embrace these diverse forms of movement to embark on a journey toward renewal, strength, and healing.
In the digital era, the urge to overshare can be amplified by underlying anxiety. This blog post delves into how anxiety drives the need for constant sharing, the risks associated with oversharing, and provides practical strategies for managing anxiety-induced oversharing. Understand the psychological dynamics at play and learn how to navigate social interactions more mindfully.
Discover the often-overlooked connection between undiagnosed ADHD and depression in our latest blog post. Dive into how undiagnosed ADHD creates a challenging cycle of chronic stress, social difficulties, and academic or occupational struggles, leading to feelings of failure and isolation. Learn about the critical importance of diagnosis and how tailored treatments can drastically improve both the symptoms of ADHD and the consequent depressive feelings. Understanding the link between these conditions is the first step towards healing and living a more balanced life.
In a world where access to health information is both a blessing and a curse, Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD) emerges as a complex psychological condition characterized by an excessive worry about having a serious illness, despite medical evidence suggesting otherwise. This perpetual state of health-related fear not only disrupt only disrupts daily life but also leads individuals down a path of constant doctor visits, obsessive health research, and the relentless checking for signs of illness. Understanding the symptoms, causes, and available treatments for IAD is crucial in navigating its challenges and finding a way back to wellness. Through professional help, support, and personal coping strategies, it is possible to manage the symptoms of IAD and embrace a more balanced perspective on health and well-being.
Vitamin D is known to be the vitamin that your body experiences while out in the sun. It helps to keep bones healthy and strong, promotes cell growth, and boosts the immune system. Ecclesiastes 11:7 says, “Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the sun.” Our bodies react positively to sunlight as it touches the skin.
Stay At Home Mom (SAHM) depression is taboo to talk about, but common. This depression shows up in moms who are doing continual parenting and household duties, experiencing isolation, and feeling as if they are closed in when it comes to having space to themselves. These moms also tend to feel as if things will fall apart if they are not “everything” to “everyone” in the family. Sticking to a schedule doesn’t help because anything unexpected can happen when you have little ones. It is exhausting.
