Let’s talk about deservedness and how it plays a role in your life. When something unfavorable happens in your life – a rejection, a setback, a painful experience- how do you explain it to yourself? When positive experiences and “perfect days” occur, do you fully believe you deserve them? An interesting topic in psychology that […]
Media Literacy is defined as “the ability to encode and decode the symbols transmitted via media and synthesize, analyze and produce mediated messages.”* To simplify, media literacy is when you are able to understand, think critically about what you are seeing in the media, but also be able to create your own content and express
Our daily life is filled with digital interactions and the power of positive internet spaces is not to be underestimated. We are exposed to unwanted algorithms and content that we didn’t subscribe to. This has significant impacts on how we feel, think, and interact with others. Therefore, finding or creating a space online that is
Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique that alleviates stress and anxiety. It can be used during a stressful experience and is also described as a mindful activity that promotes relaxation. Therefore, you can practice PMR as a proactive OR reactive measure to take control of anxiety and reactions to stress. In progressive muscle relaxation,
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACE study) looks at how abuse experienced as a child or the environment a person grew up in can impact health outcomes as an adult. The findings reveal that individuals with higher ACE scores are at an increased risk mental health and physical health problems. They may also exhibit behaviors
We have been doing some reflecting on the idea of new year, new me as January is coming to a close. January is often accompanied by thoughts of “new beginnings” and “a fresh chapter.” New, new, new- it’s everywhere. We see New Year’s resolutions, people starting new habits, and an air of reinvention- which can
Feeling symptoms of seasonal depression as we transition back to colder days is actually called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. With shorter days and less sunlight, our brain chemistry can be affected. This sometimes leads to feelings that sneak up on us, becoming noticeable only when they’ve become consistent. Light therapy is often the primary
