Give You Relationship a Refresher
As the new school year begins, students prepare themselves for the work and learning ahead of them. The start of the academic year holds the promise of making new friends, delving deeper into a variety of concepts, and applying what they already know to new material. Oftentimes, before the new learning can begin, students need…
Read More7 telltale signs you are not coping
What do you do when you cut your finger? You instinctively reach for the first aid box and apply a little antiseptic cream to stop the injury from getting infected and perhaps stick on a band aid to offer protection until you heal. But what happens when you are in pain on an emotional level?…
Read More10 back-to-school stress busters
Do you remember the nervous excitement of going back to school after the long summer break? Sharpening your pencils the night before with your uniform ready for the big day ahead, butterflies in your stomach? The new school year is a momentous occasion in a child’s life, and can be a stressful time too. As…
Read MoreStop your relationship from going stale
Think of those old pair of slacks you love to wear when you don’t feel like putting in effort. They’re comfortable, but over time, they become worn and tattered – sometimes without you even noticing. The same can happen with loved ones too. While the deep feeling of enduring companionship with someone you have come…
Read More4 tips for dealing with perpetual problems
Do you ever feel like you and your partner have the same argument over and over again? You have maybe even said something like, “I’m so sick of arguing about this!” during one of these conflicts. Of course, you are not alone. All relationships have their problems, and some are more difficult to resolve than…
Read MoreDo Your Possessions Own You? Hoarding Explored
The lonely elderly woman whose home is overrun with cats, the gentleman who cannot throw anything away, and the shopaholic who keeps buying despite rising debts, these are common images that come to mind when we think of hoarding. However, hoarding is far more complex than these stereotypes suggest. Behind closed doors, hoarding disorder is…
Read MoreFeeling anxious? You are not alone
While there is still some stigma about struggling with mental health issues, the statistics speak for themselves and the resounding reality is that when it comes to anxiety disorders, you are not alone. Around 40 million adults across the US are affected, which is about 18% of the population – nearly one in five of…
Read More10 reasons why your partner should be your friend too
You have probably watched a movie where the main romantic protagonists declare that they could “never be just friends: because their romantic feelings are simply too strong. However, what is rarely touched on in the cinematic world of ‘happily ever after’ is that while lovers may not want to be friends, friendship is a vital…
Read MoreTwo ears and one mouth: The art of active listening
While it is good to talk in a relationship, communication is a two way stream – when you are not expressing what you think and feel then you need to be listening. However, in relationships it is easy to feel that your words are falling on plugged ears or that you have to shout to…
Read MoreLove vs. infatuation: 10 telltale signs
Musical ballads, romcom films, epic poetry and glossy magazines; the whole world seems to be talking about love. Whether it is falling head over heels or out of love, pining for an absent or unrequited love, declaring your affection or breaking up, we have fallen in love with love. It is no surprise then that…
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