December 24, 2024

Are you tired of constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling like you never measure up? Do you long for self-acceptance and the ability to fully accept and believe in your unique qualities? These questions for self-reflection and others about increasing the quality of life tend to come up when we think about the past year

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September 9, 2024

Living with a chronic illness can be an arduous and overwhelming task. It comes with many unknowns that can bring the unwelcome companion of anxiety. Seeing beacons of hope amidst all the struggles and uncertainties can be difficult.  Overcoming anxiety with chronic illness is a unique challenge that is different for everyone. You can use your past

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July 19, 2024

Neurodivergent adults often have trouble getting diagnosed. Most were overlooked as children because they didn’t exhibit the standard behaviors and symptoms used for diagnosis. Many have not understood why they have so much difficulty living in society and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance in AdultsPDA first appeared on the psychological scene in

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May 20, 2024

A Rare Chronic Illness Living with a connective tissue disorder like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobile Spectrum Disorder introduces many unexpected variables into your life. These connective tissue disorders’ symptoms include pain, subluxation and dislocation of joints, the propensity to bruise easily, and uncertainty. Proprioception issues are common and lead to frequent injuries. It is difficult to predict

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April 20, 2024

Genuine self-acceptance: Embracing our true selvesWe’re constantly bombarded with digital filters, curated feeds, and societal pressures to fit a certain mold. Who created all the social rules? They aren’t really real. They’re social constructs that don’t necessarily make sense to everyone. Authenticity has become a sought-after rarity. Embracing authenticity and being our true selves in all their

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