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Source: Sydney Rae/Unsplash These common misconceptions about self-compassion could be holding you back. Why do so many of us struggle to show kindness to ourselves, even though we’re quick to extend it to others? The answer typically lies in our upbringing, culture, and beliefs—many of which have trained us to put others first and neglect our own needs. We are taught, either explicitly or implicitly, that being kind to others is essential for love and belonging, while being

Source: ToaHeftiba/Unsplash “And in the end, we were all just humans, drunk on the idea that love, only love, could heal our brokenness” —Christopher Poindexter Love is messy—and so is life. At times, we all need an escape from the intricacies of reality, which is why romantic comedies are so popular. And sometimes, we create our own mental movies. These may star a crush from afar, or more often, the memory of an old flame. But why do we hold on to those past loves, even when

Source: Caroline Hernandez/Unsplash How to overcome childhood trauma and fall in love with safety. Growing up in a chaotic environment, where arguments between parents were frequent or verbal abuse was common, can leave deep scars. It could also have long-lasting effects if your caretakers were too overwhelmed or busy to provide the emotional support and nurturing you needed. Most likely, your caregivers did their best with what they had at the time, but if love and stability

The APA's 2023 Work in America survey is a reminder of many workers' challenges. KEY POINTS 1 in 5 U.S. employees report working in a toxic environment. Workers in toxic environments are twice as likely to report fair or poor mental health. Only 43% of employees receive health insurance with coverage for mental health and substance use disorders. Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock The significant impact that our work lives can have on our mental health is becoming increasingl