There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be your best or having high expectations for yourself. After all, what’s wrong with wanting to be the best? Unfortunately, perfectionism often comes with unrealistic expectations, heavy demands, and overly critical self-talk.

However, there’s a fine line between high competency and perfectionism.

When the day winds down and distractions fade away, many people find their minds racing with worries, what-ifs, and anxious thoughts. Without daily activities to keep your mind occupied, anxiety can feel overwhelming as you’re trying to settle in for sleep.

There are healthy and practical ways to calm nighttime anxiety and help your mind and body get the rest they need.

Rejection is an uncomfortable feeling for most people. As human beings, we often have a deep desire to belong and be accepted by those around us. But is that fear of rejection affecting your dating life? Is it keeping you from finding something (or someone) great?

While moving in together can be fun and exciting, it’s important to ensure you’re both prepared. This is a major commitment, and if you rush into it without taking the time to work through things first, you could end up doing more harm than good to your relationship.

So, what should you cover before moving in together? Think of this guide as your starting point for the conversations and steps to take before moving in together.

Everyone gets angry; it’s a natural and healthy emotion that demands to be felt. However, it’s how you handle that anger that is important.

Economic uncertainty can feel overwhelming and scary. Whether you’re living paycheck-to-paycheck or you’re not sure how you’ll manage if you have an unexpected major expense on the horizon, it’s hard to feel comfortable when you’re unsure about the stability of your financial situation.

We don’t often associate seasonal depression with summer, especially when it comes to kids. They’re out of school, on a nice long break, and their days can be filled with play, spending time outdoors, and more. However, for some kids, summer can be unexpectedly challenging for a variety of reasons

Many of us understand that directly experiencing a traumatic event or situation can have a direct impact on our lives. What if you didn’t experience the event yourself but are still dealing with the repercussions?

Depression can impact anyone at just about any age, but there’s no question that men and women experience some differences when it comes to depression.

Anxiety doesn’t discriminate. While Anxiety impacts both men and women, its presentation may differ.

Job loss is tough. Here are some tips to help you get through it.

As a parent, it’s not easy to see your child struggling with anxiety. It’s understandable to want to do everything in your power to help them and alleviate those fears and worries. While support and encouragement can go a long way, there’s a fine line between helping your child’s anxiety and enabling it.

There are pros and cons to a 50/50 split in parenting responsibilities. Ultimately, it’s up to you and your partner how you want to raise your children. But, understanding how balancing the effort can make a difference might impact what you decide to do. So, should parenting be a 50/50 split? 

Unfortunately, sadness often serves as nothing more than a distraction or defense mechanism for something deeper. If you feel “safe” in your sadness, you could be avoiding dealing with something more serious that could have a negative impact on your mental well-being.

Why is dating so hard? It’s not just in your head. Dating can be extremely difficult for a variety of reasons. In a perfect world, things would work like a Hallmark movie, and the right people would get together at the right time. But that simply isn’t reality. Understanding why dating is so difficult can help to shift your perspective and approach it differently. Let’s look at some of the reasons.