Life comes with challenges, and sometimes, those challenges can weigh us down. But do you know when, and more importantly, that it’s OKAY to ask for help when you need it? Getting help is the ultimate act of self-care. If the stress in your life is so overwhelming that you find it hard to function well or feel happy, you probably should see a therapist. A therapist can help if… You often feel anxious and unable to connect with others. You’re in a toxic relationship, especiall

We all have those days when we feel burned out, tired, and at our wit’s end. If it’s during the workday, I used to try and power through the feeling of overwhelm and burnout. You probably do too as we've been conditioned to! But if instead of getting work done, you find yourself turning to YouTube and TikTok videos (and beating yourself up later for wasting time), I recommend giving your brain a proper break because that's often what is best for your brain and your well-being

I would say that compared to my friends and the average person I know, I have fairly healthy phone habits. I don’t respond to every ding and notification, I usually put it away an hour before bed and when I’m working (an anti-distraction habit I've adopted), But even with these fairly healthy habits squarely in place, I sometimes struggle with the idea of being without my phone. That’s because I use it for every darn thing! I use it for music, as an alarm clock, as a reading