Perhaps you felt limited when you were working for someone else. Maybe you were tired of being micromanaged, underpaid, or overlooked for bigger projects and opportunities.
If you’re a parent, you might feel like you’re constantly being bombarded with contradictory advice. While some of these comments might come from your friends and relatives, there’s a high chance that you’re subjected to a torrent of parenting advice from social media.
Maybe you’re mourning the loss of a loved one. Although you hoped that you would be able to heal with time, you’re still suffering immensely. If you’ve been grappling with these emotions for over a year, and you’ve noticed little to no improvements in that time, you might be dealing with complicated grief.
Today, people are increasingly vocal about the need to enhance access to mental health support programs. However, it can still be very difficult for many underserved populations to get the help that they need.
Maybe you’ve found yourself questioning where your passions really lie. You might be working at a job that you like but don’t love. Now, you’re wondering if you could find a career that truly aligns with your sense of purpose — if only you knew what that was!
Perhaps you had been looking forward to retirement for years. You saved carefully, evaluated your portfolio to determine your retirement date, and practically counted down the days on your calendar.
Accepting that your child has a disability can come with heavy grief. It’s not always easy for parents to talk about this form of grief.
Living with chronic pain or fatigue can make every day feel challenging. For some people, these issues ebb and flow. Sometimes, you’re able to attend social gatherings, keep up with your responsibilities at work, and practice your hobbies. Other days, your symptoms are so severe that you can barely get out of bed.
Countless people who work in “helping” professions feel like they have been pushed to the brink. Burnout is particularly common among people in the medical field, such as doctors, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare workers.
To regain your sense of self in the wake of a divorce, you don’t need to overhaul your entire life overnight. Here’s how to start making small changes that will help you feel comfortable in your own skin again.