“Toxic” is a word that is being thrown around a lot these days in reference to relationships (romantic, platonic, familial, etc.). And unfortunately, with any psychosocial issue that becomes a “fad,” we often see occasions where we may over-diagnose or misdiagnose a problem. For example, someone may be going through problems in a relationship thatContinueContinue reading “9 Ways to Know if You Need to End or Set Firm Boundaries in a Seemingly Toxic Relationship”
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9 Tips for Getting Closure from a Relationship that Did Not End on Good Terms
In our modern era of dating and relationships, it can seem like the pool of pickings for finding Mr. or Mrs. Right is very slim. Many of us have been hurt or even devastated by past relationships and, as a result, we have become very hesitant to embrace another. The idea of being vulnerable inContinueContinue reading “9 Tips for Getting Closure from a Relationship that Did Not End on Good Terms”
9 Ways to Know If You Still Have Not Healed from Relationship-Based Trauma (With a Focus on Romantic Relationships)
Relationship-based trauma – though there does not seem to be any set, agreed-upon definition – generally refers to stressful events experienced within the context of an intimate relationship that shakes one’s sense of security and leads to a host of unpleasant emotions (e.g. anxiety), thoughts, and behaviours. Relationship-based trauma may be experienced as early asContinueContinue reading “9 Ways to Know If You Still Have Not Healed from Relationship-Based Trauma (With a Focus on Romantic Relationships)”
9 Indicators that Your Anxiety Is Becoming “Too Much”
Most of us, if not all of us, experience typical levels of anxiety on a weekly or even daily basis. This sort of anxiety helps us perform better at our jobs, prepare for upcoming events (like tests and presentations), and plan appropriately for the future. This level of anxiety is healthy and necessary for usContinueContinue reading “9 Indicators that Your Anxiety Is Becoming “Too Much” “
9 Ways to Cultivate A Gratitude Lifestyle
Gratitude. A concept we are all too familiar with but often take for granted. Gratitude. A nine-letter word we know the meaning of but often have difficulty performing. Gratitude – not just an act, but rather an attitude or a lifestyle. Given the busyness of life, we can often lose sight of the things thatContinueContinue reading “9 Ways to Cultivate A Gratitude Lifestyle”