This article looks at how to help a friend stuck in a negative rut with validation rather than well-meant, yet potentially toxic positivity. It explains how turning to positivity is tempting when a friend repeatedly recounts painful memories, but such an approach isn’t helpful. It describes how to assist an unhappy friend to help them uncover hidden emotions and heal. | Read More →

This article explains the benefits of consistency when approaching new activities. Instead of burning out after working on something for large, sporadic periods of time, consistent, small amounts of time have better results. The article shows this through hypothetical examples such as language study. | Read More →

Losing a loved one to suicide can cause both incredible grief and complicated emotions of guilt, shame, and anger. Navigating your feelings while mourning a loss is a difficult task that isn't often talked about. This article provides a roadmap of constructive ways a person can cope and consistent affirmation that their loved one's death was not their fault. | Read More →

The holidays can be a difficult time for those dealing with the death of a loved one. This article aims to give advice for those struggling with grief during Thanksgiving and Christmas and encourages them to take care of themselves during a difficult time. Suggestions include setting healthy boundaries on what activities might be too painful to attend, making an effort to acknowledge the departed during traditional events, giving time to charity, and asking friends and family for help. | Read More →

Breaking up isn't easy in the best of times. However, if the red flags are there, that is something that must be done, for everyone's good. The problem people face is figuring out when they should give up and when they should keep fighting. Detailed in the article are 7 tips that will help people figure that out. | Read More →

Have you ever wonder why you have a hard time connecting with people you choose to be in a relationship with? Or have you ever wondered why the thought of being emotionally close to someone scares you? If thoughts like that have occurred to you while trying to get yourself in the dating game, then they could be some of the signs that indicate you have a fear of intimacy. | Read More →