28Oct 2025 by Jenny

Overcoming Workplace Burnout

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Understanding and Overcoming Workplace Burnout In today’s fast-paced world, work can often take center stage in our lives. While it’s normal to experience stress from time to time, chronic stress that leads to burnout is something very different and much more serious. Workplace burnout can affect anyone, regardless of profession or position, and can take a significant toll on both mental and physical health. What Is Workplace Burnout? Burnout is more than just feeling tired or overwhelmed after a long week. It’s a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive stress. Over time, it can make you feel detached, unmotivated, and even resentful toward your job. Some common signs include: Constant fatigue, even after rest Decreased productivity or focus Increased irritability or frustration Feeling unappreciated or disconnected…
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23Oct 2025 by Jenny

Setting Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty

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Setting Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty Many of us struggle to say “no.” We worry about disappointing others, coming across as selfish, or creating conflict. But setting boundaries isn’t about shutting people out, it’s about protecting your own well-being so you can show up as your best self. What Are Boundaries? Boundaries are the limits we set to protect our time, energy, and emotional health. They can be physical (like needing personal space), emotional (choosing what topics you’re comfortable discussing), or relational (deciding how much time you can give to others). Healthy boundaries help create balance in our lives. They teach others how to treat us and remind us that our needs matter, too. Why Guilt Often Shows Up It’s common to feel guilty when you start setting boundaries, especially if…
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14Oct 2025 by Jenny

How to Talk to Someone About Your Feelings

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How to Say How You Feel to Someone Expressing your feelings can be one of the hardest—and most important—parts of building healthy relationships. Whether it’s telling a friend that something hurt your feelings, letting a partner know you love them, or sharing that you’re struggling, finding the right words can feel intimidating. But learning how to express emotions clearly and respectfully can strengthen your connections and improve your own emotional well-being. 1. Understand What You’re Feeling Before you can share your emotions, take a moment to identify them. Are you sad, angry, anxious, disappointed, or maybe just overwhelmed? Sometimes our first reaction hides what’s really going on underneath. Try journaling, taking a walk, or talking to a trusted person to sort through what’s really bothering you. 2. Choose the Right…
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14Oct 2025 by Jenny

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Tips for Coping Effectively

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When the Days Get Shorter: Coping with Less Light and Protecting Your Mental HealthAs the days grow shorter and the sun sets earlier, many people notice a shift in their mood and energy. The decrease in daylight can affect our body’s natural rhythms, sometimes leading to increased fatigue, low motivation, or feelings of sadness. This seasonal change can even trigger symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression linked to reduced sunlight.But there are ways to ease the impact and support your mental health during this time of year: Get outside when you can. Even brief exposure to natural light during the day can boost your mood. Stay active. Movement helps your body release endorphins and maintain energy levels. Create light indoors. Use lamps or light therapy boxes to brighten your…
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07Jul 2025 by Jenny

The CAPER Dynamics of Abuse

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Control, anger, power, entitlement, and revenge (CAPER) are five powerful dynamics that allow someone to be abusive to another. These dynamics, interestingly, can be used against oneself, also. For example, if I make a mistake and embarrass myself, and I could be along or with others, I may say, “how can I be so stupid! You are an idiot!” That is part of me that is turning on myself to shame me and undermine my own integrity. Can I make mistakes? Yes, all the time, every day. Should I be aware of my mistakes? Absolutely. Should I take responsibility for my mistakes? Most assuredly. But there is a way to do that without undermining my own character. I have just used the power of part of my personality to shame…
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