Are introverts thriving during quarantine? Not necessarily—and here’s why by Beth Ellwood | Dec 14, 2020 | COVID-19, Mental Health Topics, Personality Since the spring of 2020, the way we socialize has been turned on its head. Social distancing has drastically cut down our interactions with each other, and there has been great discussion about how the pandemic may be affecting our mental health. But there’s one group of people no one…
Self-care isn’t just the latest trend: Taking a bath, watching Netflix, napping, and other underrated activities can improve your mental and emotional wellness by Taylor Bennett | Oct 7, 2020 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Care What do you look forward to at the end of a long day or week? Maybe it’s a bubble bath with your favorite book in hand. Or, maybe it’s watching the next episode of your current Netflix binge. Whatever it is, it probably centers around taking a well-deserved break—letting your…
My family stresses me out: Cut back on family conflict and stress by prioritizing time alone and communicating openly by Taylor Bennett | Jul 28, 2020 | Family, Mental Health Topics, Stress Family conflict and stress is, well, distressing. While it’s normal to fight with our loved ones—especially the family members we see and talk to regularly—withstanding and working through these conflicts is far from easy. Not to mention that the impact of stress on families is damaging, both in the short…