Author name: Mary Joan Brinson

Anxiety is common for people of all ages and backgrounds. It can show up in your life as generalized anxiety, panic, social anxiety, and phobias. Anxiety can cause significant distress and impairment in daily functioning, affecting relationships, work, and overall well-being. Fortunately, there are evidence-based treatments available that can effectively address the root causes of anxiety […]

You know what they say, sometimes you can’t solve certain problems? Don’t worry, you still have options.  In fact, you have exactly four options. You can: Solve the problem anyway, Change your perception of it, Radically accept the situation, or Choose to stay miserable. When you feel pushed into a corner, it can be difficult

Do you ever wrestle with social media comparison? Undoubtedly, the temptation to compare our lives with others has existed since the dawn of history. However, we’ve experienced one significant shift in recent years that’s drastically changed how we compare ourselves—social media. Social media can be like a comparison game on steroids. Do you ever find yourself

What is a digital detox, and why should you consider one? Digital detox or digital cleanse basically means you take a break from your electronic devices. Think of it as a screen time fast of sorts to improve your life in some way. This is an easy task for some while others initially find it quite

Does “always tired” describe your typical energy levels? It can be challenging when you regularly have more tasks to complete than you have energy. It can leave you feeling like you’re one step from being unable to keep up with the pace your life demands. Constant exhaustion can also leave you wondering about the reasons

Is work burnout a possibility for you? Our careers certainly aren’t all our lives are about. Still, they take up a significant part of our time. So, when problems happen with our work, those challenges can seep into every other aspect of our lives. Our personal wellness, family, friendships, hobbies, and everything else can suffer

Do you struggle with how to stay calm when life throws more at you than it feels you can handle? These experiences can be frustrating, to say the least. These encounters can happen in virtually any walk of life such as parenting, romantic relationships, work settings and everything in between. Perhaps you’re wrestling with: How

Is avoiding conflict tough for you lately? There’s no denying that our world can be one of disagreements and conflict. That’s often the natural flow of traffic around us. It can be far easier to put up the emotional walls and engage in disagreement than to practice peacemaking. In fact, smoothing things over is kind

Have you considered how beneficial learning to forgive can be? There are many ways to improve your mental health. Some get a lot of attention, while others mostly go unnoticed. Learning the practice of forgiving others when they hurt you is one of those mental wellness techniques we tend to overlook. In her “Psychology Today”

A common challenge for us all is discovering how to let go of resentment. The answer to “Has someone hurt you?” is “yes” for anyone who lives long enough to comprehend the complexities of pain and betrayal. And when these injuries happen, they can lead to bitterness, anger, and resentment. Some of those wounds may