by bj2020 | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
It is often much easier to feel compassion for someone else than it is to feel compassion for ourselves. We tend to be our own worst critics, and judge ourselves harshly when we don’t measure up to our own standards. Although it may seem like self-criticism will...
by bj2020 | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
The average person spends about two and a half hours every day using social media sites and apps such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. For younger generations, this number is even higher. According to recent polls, millennials spend around three hours using social...
by bj2020 | Jun 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 9 percent of children and 4 percent of adults in the United States. Individuals with ADHD often find it difficult to keep focused on one task for an extended period of...
by bj2020 | Jun 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
We live in a time when anxiety levels are higher than ever. Anxiety disorders affect about 40 million American adults, or nearly one fifth of the population, every year. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, a presidential election, and rising racial and political tensions,...
by bj2020 | Jun 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Conflict is unavoidable. As human beings with competing needs and priorities, we are bound to have moments of disagreement and tension. If handled correctly, conflict can serve as an opportunity for creative solutions and innovation. Though it may seem...
by bj2020 | May 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Stress is a natural part of the human experience. When we are faced with a challenge or a threat, our bodies respond by tensing up to prepare for action and releasing chemicals like the hormone cortisol to give us focus and stamina. However, when stress becomes a...
