What to Do When You Have No Motivation

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Whether you can’t get motivated to clean your house or you just aren’t feeling motivated to lose weight, a lack of motivation can be the biggest obstacle to reaching your …

Coping With the Fear of Being Left Out

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It’s Saturday morning and you casually open your social media feed to find your close friend’s story chock full of videos of an exciting night on the town. All your …

How to Be Kind Without Compromising Your Boundaries

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As mental health awareness, “therapy speak,” and self-care advocacy rises, so do conversations on boundaries. It isn’t uncommon to scroll social media and see colorful infographics providing step-by-step instructions on …

How to Overcome Social Anxiety Disorder

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We all experience anxiety in social situations, whether it’s the flutter of nerves you feel before giving a presentation or your heart rate increasing when meeting someone new. “Nervousness and …

Overcoming Resentment in Relationships

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It’s normal to feel resentment, which involves feelings of anger or bitterness, over a slight injustice or a major incident. Continuing to hold onto these feelings, however, can have negative …

Yes, You Can Heal Your Mother Wound

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For most of us, the mother is the first person we meet in the world. The mother feeds, clothes, and bathes us. The mother cares for us, guides us, protects …

What Is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination?

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Revenge bedtime procrastination refers to a phenomenon in which people put off going to bed to engage in activities that they don’t have time for during the day. It is …

What It Means to Feel ‘Angsty’ and How to Cope

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The term ‘angst’ denotes anxiety and emotional turmoil. Someone who is feeling angsty may feel, display, or express worry, dread, apprehension, restlessness, or insecurity, says Heather Hagen, LMFT, Executive Director …

The Painful Effects of Attachment Trauma

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Bonding to a parent or caregiver is a critical part of a baby’s emotional development. In fact, the absence of love and of a strong attachment to a parent can …

Five Reasons Emotions Are Important

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Emotions can play an important role in how you think and behave. The emotions you feel each day can compel you to take action and influence the decisions you make …

Making the Decision to End Your Marriage

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How to know when divorce is the right move If you’re thinking about ending your marriage, you’re likely facing one of the most difficult decisions of your adult life. Many …

The Benefits of Couples Therapy While Separated

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Love is a top priority when thinking about entering into a long-term committed relationship. In fact, 88 percent of Americans report that love is the most important reason to consider …

Can Gratitude Help Couples Through Hard Times?

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New research suggests that thanking our partners for supporting us through hardship may increase their joy and satisfaction in giving. When my best friend went through multiple surgeries and dislocations …