The Wellness Diary

Insights, advice, new research, tips and tricks, and new resources to help you with your mental health journey.

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5 Tips to Avoid Burn-Out for New Family Caregivers

Maybe you became a caregiver gradually, or maybe you were thrust into the position by an older family member’s sudden medical emergency, whatever the case, here are some quick tips to ease you into your new caregiving duties.

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3-Types Of Boundaries In Relationships

Whether you're going on a third date or trying to maintain a marriage that's lasted decades, setting healthy boundaries is essential for a successful relationship. A partnership of any length will, of course, have its ups and downs, but proper boundaries ensure that neither party feels disrespected.

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Rest, Recovery, and How Sleep Sustains Sobriety

There is a reciprocal relationship between poor sleep and emotional regulation, which makes relapse a frightening possibility. However, there are ways to get the sleep your body needs and the rest your mind deserves without resorting to sleeping pills and risking your sobriety.

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How To Identify and Cope With Toxic Family Issues

With the holiday season quickly approaching, some of us prepare to enjoy and bask in the love and companionship of our family; while others struggle with knowing that we must “face the family” again. The difference here is the reluctance to be in our family’s presence and being able to feel good and whole.

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Ways To Identify Your Sensitivity To Rejection

Rejection is agonizing! It tricks us into questioning our abilities, our likeableness, our worth. It even affects us physically by slowing down our heart rate when we experience its wrath.

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The Impact Of Soul Mate Relationships Towards Our Personal Growth.

Whether that be romantic love, friendships, parents, siblings, co-workers. We only grow internally through experiences with others. I believe that it is important to reflect on and understand the meaning of the different relationships we have in our lives and to take a curious stance on understanding what they are meant to teach us in this lifetime.

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7-Unhelpful Beliefs About Relationships

Thanks to popular culture and love stories, many of us grow up with unrealistic expectations about what love and relationships are all about. This may be especially true if you grew up without many positive role models to show you what healthy relationships look like.

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Signs of Depression in Men

Depression is a significant problem in today's generation, especially among men. Women and children generally express their thoughts, but men, unfortunately, don't have the liberty to do so. No matter how much we sweep this topic under the rug, the fact is that even men are the victims of social stigma and stereotyping. Masculinity is often associated with not exhibiting their emotions.

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4-WAYS TO DATE MORE MINDFULLY

Recent years have proven to be a challenge for many to understand and fully comprehend how to navigate being single and on the market. With apps like Tinder launching in 2012 there was a sudden rise in “hook up” culture and singles everywhere were unsure if they were entering something casual or a passionate love affair.

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How Your Attachment Style Can Impact Your Relationships

Exploring the type of attachment style that you have can be an excellent way to learn more about yourself and how to have better, more evolved relationships with romantic partners, family members and friends. There are three primary attachment styles that people have: anxious, avoidant and secure. Read on to learn more about how you can use attachment types to better understand yourself and your relationships.

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Ways to Build Your Self-Care Foundation

Self-care doesn’t necessarily have to be complicated or difficult. Sure, you can go all out and treat yourself to a luxurious spa day or much needed vacation, but there are also small ways that you can practice self-care on the daily. Even something as routine as cooking can be a form of self-care and find a bit of fulfillment. 

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Episode 42: How Music Can Help You Heal

Bill Protzman joins me for a discussion about mental health and music. Bill has built a career around helping his clients find healing and purpose in music. Join us for a discussion on mental health, art, passion and healing.

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6-Tips to Mentally Prepare for Job Interviews

Job interviews can be daunting and exhausting. There are plenty of articles and examples that can demonstrate and prepare you for any job interview. These articles dictate how to dress, what to say and what to do to follow up, but what we don’t take into consideration is the mental toll that completing a job interview can cause.  

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6-Warning Signs of Relationship Trouble

If you've been wondering if your current relationship is a healthy one, then that in itself is a sign that things are not as they should be. Here are some signs of a relationship that may be unhealthy or need some work.

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How To Deal With Grief After A Suicide

Suicide is a death we can never plan for, despite if you know that your loved one may have struggled with the thoughts, the death is never foreseen or anticipated.

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Coping With The Loss Of A Loved One: How To Make The Process Easier

Losing a loved one is something none of us know how to cope with. There is no instruction manual, no one right way to grieve. Some individuals feel symptoms of depression, while others feel numb. You may go through an entire range of emotions in a short span of time.

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6-Ways to Naturally Relieve Stress and Anxiety

As a young adult, there are so many people and things vying for your attention that at times, it may feel as though you are about to burst! This is enough to put anyone’s mental health at risk.

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