We never stop making decisions. It could be as simple as what we wear or which lane we drive in. Then again, sometimes, our decisions are major. What university should I go to? Should we start a family? Is it time to relocate? Do I leave this job? Should I…
As a parent, you play a crucial role in shaping your child’s emotional intelligence. When emotions run high, children often act out impulsively. Emotional self-regulation, a key component of emotional intelligence, develops gradually. Most kids start using simple strategies to manage external stimuli by age four. However, it’s not until…
Cheating is cheating. It’s exactly that. No matter if it is physical or emotional, cheating in any form can be a painful experience for your partner. While a physical affair is something that can cause a sudden impact on a relationship, emotional affairs can cause more damage to a relationship…
Grief will eventually happen to all of us. Whether you’ve recently lost a loved one, ended a relationship, developed a chronic illness, or experienced another significant life change, the hole left by that loss can feel all-consuming. Many people feel isolated by their grief and that they can’t really talk…
Bullying is something that can affect people at any age. Children in school, teenagers trying to fit in, and adults at work or in relationships can all feel the impact of bullying. Let’s look at how bullying changes over the years, its long-term consequences, and what can be done to…
Communication is key in any relationship. Having strong and effective communication may not mean you’ll entirely avoid conflict or uncomfortable conversations. Instead, it means you can get through those challenging times much smoother together. Some individuals like to participate in the blame game when they’re in conflict with someone else.…
In today’s digital age, you face a constant barrage of information online. As a teen navigating this complex landscape, it’s crucial to develop strong digital literacy skills. The ability to discern fact from fiction and identify credible sources is more important than ever. With misinformation spreading rapidly across social media…
Winter is in full swing, and for up to 5% of the adult population, that means seasonal depression symptoms are likely to have shown up as well. Seasonal depression occurs when you experience some of the common symptoms of depressive disorder during a particular time of year — usually winter.…
No one wants to feel rejected, especially when they’re in a relationship with someone they love. Feeling judged or turned away by your partner can be especially hurtful. But, for someone with rejection sensitivity, those feelings can be even more extreme. Rejection sensitivity is a characteristic that causes someone to…
When you get older, everything tends to look and feel a little more gray. Your hair starts to lose its pigmentation. What used to be the natural color of your hair since you were a child is now turning into shades of gray. At some point, you reach an age…