Many of us hear the term “boundaries” often, but what does having boundaries actually mean? Boundaries are limits and expectations we set with ourselves and others to help protect our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. When we ignore or don’t uphold our boundaries, we often find ourselves in situations where we experience discomfort and stress. [...]
Author: Emily Coogan
Workday Shutdown: How to Transition into Home Life
Many people struggle to leave their work at work, but what happens when we bring work home with us? When we bring work home, it can increase stress, make it easy to neglect self-care, increase the risk for burnout, affect relationships, and even reduce our quality of sleep. If you feel that you are constantly thinking about [...]
What is a Highly Sensitive Person?
Have you ever been told that you are “too sensitive”? Or maybe you’ve noticed that you’re especially affected by violence, pain, conflict, or can become easily overstimulated by your environment? You are not “too much” or “too emotional”. It might be that you are what psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron describes as a “highly sensitive person” [...]
Four Everyday Habits That Support Mental Health
Mental health is complex, and at times, it can seem overwhelming or exhausting to keep up with everything we need to do to support our mental well-being. Sometimes, the most helpful changes aren’t big or complicated, but simple, everyday habits to include in our daily routine. When we check in with ourselves, it is helpful [...]