Living in the “Here and Now”

Living in the “Here and Now”

We’re living in uncertain times, and thinking too much about an unknown future makes it hard to be in the here and now. Often, people’s anxieties arise because they’re worried about the demands or dangers any potential future might hold. They worry that they will be...
Date Ideas That Don’t Break the Bank

Date Ideas That Don’t Break the Bank

Whether you’ve been with your partner for a few months or a few years, it’s always a good idea to have regular “date nights”. Setting aside that special time for your relationship can boost intimacy and communication. But, your date nights don’t have to follow a...
Coping with Conflict at Home During Shelter in Place

Coping with Conflict at Home During Shelter in Place

When you feel cooped up or you’re home with too many people at once, it can increase the risk of conflict.  There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost everyone’s lives in some way. At one point, nearly 95% of the country was under some kind...
Tips to Help Explain Anxiety to Your Loved Ones

Tips to Help Explain Anxiety to Your Loved Ones

Anxiety is often defined as an irrational fear of something. It comes in many forms and can trigger a variety of symptoms. It impacts people differently, so it’s not always easy for others in your life to fully understand how they can support you or even understand...
Chronic Illness: The Frustration and Unpredictability of Flare-Ups

Chronic Illness: The Frustration and Unpredictability of Flare-Ups

Having a chronic illness is difficult and can make you feel very alone. But, worse than that is how unpredictable your symptom flare-ups can be. One day you could feel fine, and the next you could be overcome with sickness and pain. When you have a chronic illness,...