Cultivating empathy Psychologists’ research offers insight into why it’s so important to practice the “right” kind of empathy, and how to grow
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I’ll start with this question: Why do you want what you want? The Japanese philosophy of ikigai describes a person’s reason for being and purpose in life. Stemming from the words iki, meaning “alive,” and gai, meaning “worth,” it’s the
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Key Insights Forgiveness promotes emotional healing, reducing stress & enhancing overall mental wellbeing by letting go of grudges & resentment. Practicing forgiveness improves relationships through empathy & understanding, fostering deeper connections. Learning
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Forgiveness can benefit our mental health and lower stress. Forgiving someone who has wronged us is beneficial to our mental health and is associated with lower levels of stress. The true meaning
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“Oh, I am just a perfectionist!” We toss that label around as if it is no big deal. This is an acceptable label, often used in an attempt to be self-deprecating yet
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In today’s society, the idea of perfection has immense power over all of us. It guides our beauty standards, lifestyles and, most of all, our mental health. The pressure to appear perfect
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Why should we even try to be perfect when we have been taught that perfection is out of reach in this life? Many of us find the concept of reaching perfection incredibly
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“I can eat 200 grams of sweet potato, 4 ounces of ground turkey, and 90 grams of lettuce for lunch,” I thought to myself. “I have to run 2 miles after my
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“There is nothing known as “Perfect”. Its only those imperfections which we choose not to see!!” — Albert Einstein For a large portion of my life I considered myself a perfectionist, I
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Asking for help can be a daunting task for many individuals due to feelings of vulnerability, shame, and inadequacy. Despite these challenges, seeking assistance is crucial for improving overall mental health. Here
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There is a saying that I’m sure many of you have heard, “The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” It means that in order to get what you need, you have to fight
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There are three little words many of us avoid stringing together, even when we are at our lowest point. “Can you help?” After breaking an ankle playing pickleball, a minor incident in the
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