I'm sure many people have wondered if job stress contributes to underlying factors of mental health issues. The answer is yes. Unfortunately, finding a job is an essential part of becoming an adult. Although some of us come out lucky with jobs that we love, it doesn't change the fact that every job has its stressors and these stressors can contribute to a declining mental health. Many of us have jobs that are not our first choice, but because the stress of bills are constant,

Sometimes when we look at goals we set for ourselves it seems like we could never accomplish something so extravagant. This type of thinking is what keeps people unmotivated to do amazing things with their abilities and opportunities. Here are a few things to think about when striving for your goals. Think about new ideas. Many times we find ourselves sticking to one way of doing things just because the one way we have found of doing something works. Even so, thinking of crea

There is tons of literature out there swarming with information and realistic fiction stories about individuals with mental illness. Since the stigma against mental illness unfortunately still exists, I thought it would be appropriate to share a few books and movies that portray characters with mental illness. Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves is an astonishing book that discusses one woman's journey to feel loved. She struggles with hallucinations and morbid thoughts that all fe

How do we overcome the anxiety and distaste for yourself that comes with feeling helpless? What do you do when you are tired of feeling purposeless? At any age, feeling hopeless is natural; as human beings, we will never be motivated and inspired 100% of our lives. Despite this, no one likes feeling this way, so let us address this issue by learning ways to feel more connected. Allow yourself to receive encouragement from others. We can be our own worst critics at times and t

With recent events in mind, more people are wondering if therapy is right for them. The answer to that question is simple, therapy can be for anyone. Since there is still a stigma against mental illnesses, seeking out therapy can be scary for some people. That is why I hope to address some misconceptions about going to therapy. One myth is that we think sometimes that our problems are insignificant, or aren't serious enough to see a therapist. The issue with this thought is t

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When talking about motivation, many people don't realize that there are actually two different types. One is called intrinsic, while the other is called extrinsic. The difference between the two is based off of how the end goal will benefit a person. It is important to know this difference because with this information, you can learn to rethink your motivation for different things. Extrinsic motivation is when something motivates you for an external need or desire like approv