Many people know what to do but still struggle to get started, stay organized, or follow through. Internal focus- the ability to keep goals in mind, fight distractions, and plow through work can feel variable or unpredictable. This is frequent with ADHD, but also...
Recovery from depression rarely happens all at once. For most, it is a gradual process, with times of improvement, periods of staying the same, and occasional setbacks. Knowing what healing can look like over time helps to set reasonable expectations and avoids the...
Anxiety may make your mind spin with anxieties and “what-ifs”. You may feel your heart beating faster, your muscles tense up, or have trouble concentrating. Grounding practices might enable you to return your focus to the here and now and deal with emotions of...
Kids learn to regulate their emotions through observing the people in their lives. How parents manage stress, express displeasure, and resolve conflict may influence how children learn to regulate their own moods. It’s not about always being silent and modelling...
Feeling unusually tired or low on energy after starting a psychiatric medication can be discouraging. You may have hoped the treatment would lift your mood or improve focus, only to find yourself more drained during the day. Fatigue is a relatively common experience...