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Burnout and depression can feel pretty similar sometimes because both can drain your energy, affect your mood, and make daily life feel heavy. Even though they overlap, they are not the same, and understanding the difference can help you figure out what kind of support you may need.

Do you struggle with procrastination? We all procrastinate sometimes! It is a fairly typical behaviour, so remember that you are not alone in this experience. Procrastination becomes problematic when it takes over and the negative consequences of procrastination start to interfere with your life. If you’re interested in how to manage and reduce procrastination habits to be more productive , then this article is for you! What is Procrastination? Procrastination occurs when we

If you have ever struggled to regulate your emotions or to cope with triggers of a traumatic experience, then this article is for you as we will explore what self-soothing is and ways that you can learn how to self-soothe to can cope better when in a state of dysregulation. What is Self-Soothing What does it look like when self-soothing is absent? For me, it's the lifeline I've failed to grasp when I'm struggling in my healing journey, lost in a moment of overwhelming emotion

Struggling to cope with stress? Learn 9 effective ways to manage stress for a happier, healthier life.

Trauma is a difficult experience that can have lasting effects on a person's mental health and well-being. While it is normal to experience a range of emotions after a traumatic event, some people may continue to struggle with unresolved trauma long after the event has passed. Many people may not even be aware that they are still suffering from post-traumatic stress! In this article we will discuss what trauma is and 4 signs that you may be struggling with unresolved trauma. 

Struggling with depression? Discover how to manage depression through activity. Break the vicious cycle and find joy and fulfilment in life!

Self-esteem is something that affects all of us and is so important to our overall wellbeing. Your self-esteem is constantly evolving...

Do you criticize yourself constantly, or have a hard time standing up for yourself, or even just wish you were someone else entirely...

The Holiday season is something that society has convinced us we should be excited for. There are gatherings with family and friends,...

The Holidays can be a time of hope, joy, and celebration that many people look forward to, but when you’re dealing with issues such as...

The Holidays are a time for celebration, excitement, and joy—“’tis the season to be jolly”, as the song goes, right? This may be true for...

Do you struggle to get a good night's sleep and never seem to feel rested? Whether your sleep is strained due to poor lifestyle habits...

Historically, mental health is something that is often overlooked or considered less important than other aspects of our health. But the...

If you try to boil down what an emotion is into one sentence, you probably can’t: that’s because feelings are complex. Not only are they complex, they are powerful and have the ability to influence our moods and behaviours. In this article, we will dive deeper into what emotions are and how to make more room within ourselves to deal with uncomfortable emotions. What Are Emotions? Emotions are complex psychological states which involve three components: subjective experiences,

We've all heard that exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet and getting a good night's sleep are important, but just how important are these health factors really? Well, from a mental health perspective, they are vital to our overall wellbeing (and your doctor will surely agree, too)! In this post, we will dive deeper into why physical health is important for good mental health and teach you practical tips to start living healthier. Why Physical Health is Important for

The days are getting shorter and the warm weather is slowly fading, and for many who struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD),...

When you’re feeling burned out, it’s easy to feel stuck, with no way out of your situation. But in reality that is far from the truth: burnout is a temporary state, and there are solutions to both prevent burnout and recover from it. Healing from burnout requires you to develop self-awareness and to hit the pause button so that you can allow yourself time to destress and recharge, whereas preventing burnout is all about cultivating new ways of living that are conducive to a h

Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, unable to concentrate, and pushed past your limits? If so, you may be suffering from burnout. Keep reading to learn more about how to tell if you are just stressed out or if you are in fact dealing with burnout syndrome. What is Burnout? Psychologist Herbert Freudenberger coined the term burnout in 1974. He called it “the extinction of motivation or incentive, especially where one’s devotion to a cause or relationship fails to produce

Learn how to practice mindfulness and improve your mental health with these simple and practical tips.

Toxic positivity takes optimism to the extreme and rejects or dismisses any "negative" feelings one might have.