As a mom of four who works part-time, I sometimes feel out of touch with myself and my emotions. Something is always demanding my attention so I don’t always have the presence of mind to pinpoint what I’m feeling and what circumstances may have triggered these emotions. I’ve also been diagnosed with adult ADHD, and, even … Read more
As the slower and relaxed pace of summer vacation comes to an end, parents and their kids are getting ready to go back to school. Shifts in new routines and schedules can disrupt family dynamics and patterns that were established during the summer months. From financial and academic concerns to separation anxiety, this transition can be … Read more
Take a look around your home, office, or wherever you’re currently standing while reading this article. What are you noticing? Does your area feel cramped, or do you have room to breathe? Really take a look at the colors around you. Are the walls sky blue, or are they vanilla white? Maybe you’re surrounded by pets, kids, … Read more
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 of Clinical Outpatient Services, Newport Healthcare. In this article, we explore what being angsty looks like, situations and mental health conditions that may cause angst, and some strategies to … Read more
Does it ever feel like your job is taking over your life? Or do you seem to have so many personal obligations that you can’t give 100% at work? We know we need work-life balance, but finding harmony between your professional and personal life isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Work plays a major … Read more
The holidays can be a divisive season. Some love them, full of glee as they eagerly race to pick up their Christmas tree before December can begin, hanging lights throughout their home, placing an elf on some unassuming shelf. Others can feel plagued by them, afflicted by the family gatherings and financial pressure often accompanying … Read more
It’s easy to feel exhausted, drained, and overwhelmed when we’re constantly juggling a zillion things at a time. Whether it’s a demanding job, parenting, caregiving, housekeeping, or other responsibilities, the pressure can take a major toll.1 Sometimes, it boils over to a point where we feel like we just can’t anymore. Burnout isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a very … Read more
There’s no denying that life can feel truly overwhelming these days. If you’re feeling like the challenges you’re facing are too much, you’re certainly not alone. As of 2020, 65% of adults in the United States stated they were stressed, specifically by the current circumstances in our country. That’s 2 in 3 adults, meaning the majority of … Read more
Sensory sensitivity is a common autistic trait, as many autistic people have unique sensory experiences that can impact how they perceive and interact with their environment. Atypical sensory experiences can include being more in tune with and aware of sensory input that non-autistic people might be less in tune with, if at all. When an … Read more
On Sept. 11, 2001, my cousin had overslept and missed his usual ferry to New York City. That commute had him walking through the lobby of 1 World Trade Center in order to get to his job in downtown Manhattan. He boarded a later ferry, and rather than walking through 1 World Trade Center at … Read more