Confidence Through Chords: Learning To Play the Banjo Helped Me Challenge My Inner-Critic
As far back as I can remember, I have struggled with anxiety and depression. My father, who suffered from Schizophrenia, took his own life when…
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Don’t Let the Job Hunt Get You Down: How to Maintain Morale During Your Search
There are few things I’ve come to loathe more in life than searching for work. While I’ve always loved the thought of using my skills…
Feeling Like the Grinch? Here Are 10 Easy Ways to Love Christmas Again
When I was a kid, the holiday season was a truly magical time. Every day from Thanksgiving to Christmas felt like a trip to Disney…
How to Be a Good Friend to Someone with Depression
Depression is a disease of isolation. I make this claim because depressed people spend a lot of time in their head, with their own thoughts.…
Don’t Just Survive, Thrive: How to Be Productive When the Stress of School Overwhelms You
During my time as both an undergraduate and a graduate student, I inevitably found myself feeling overwhelmed by my workload, deadlines, and upcoming exams as…
A Toxic Workplace Vs. Your Health: How to Cope and When to Leave
Breaking up with a job was the hardest decision I have made in my life. And I am so glad I did it. I worked…
How to Care for a Friend Struggling With Depression
If you’re not dealing with depression, there’s a pretty good chance that you know someone who is. With 6.7% of all adults in America (some…
How to Cope With Stress When You’re Unemployed
Thanks to COVID-19, the world around us is changing at breakneck speed. Thirty-six million people have filed for unemployment, and the nation as a whole…
What Happened When My Therapist Suggested I Outline My Day
After yet another therapy session during which I complained of my usual grievances — not having enough energy or time, failing to accomplish everything I…
Why Taking Care of Your Body Leads to Better Care of Your Soul
It was November of 2021, and as I moved further and further into a pandemic winter season, I found the dreary weather and bitter cold…