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What is Caregiver Burnout?
Burnout can happen to anyone in relation to many different things. We can burnout from dealing with work stress, mental illness, school, or any other number of situations. A common type of burnout is called caregiver burnout. Caregiver burnout is when providing care for others such as, family members, partners, patients, becomes a source of…
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How Negative Thoughts Impact Us
Have you ever had a situation where you thought you did something wrong or embarrassing? Chances are pretty good that you have. Chances are also good that you had some negative thoughts about it. Whether it’s calling ourselves stupid, worrying what others may be thinking, or another distressing thought, it’s common to respond to stress…
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The Harm of Too Much News
If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, things have been pretty hectic in the world lately. With so many major events happening it’s hard not to pay attention. Being informed is a good thing, but like all good things there can be too much of it. Between 24/7 news networks, social media, and…
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The Importance of Self Compassion
“I’m my own worst critic.” Does this sound familiar to you? It wouldn’t be surprising as most people tend to feel this way. Many people tend to be harder on themselves than others, usually because we want to hold ourselves to a higher standard. However, this usually isn’t effective and even tends to make it…
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Let Yourself Disconnect From Work
With the weekend upon us, this post is a reminder to disconnect from work while you’re away. Write down a list of “to do’s” if you have important things on your mind so you don’t forget. After that, let those concerns stay on the list and add any new ones that come up. Mute any…
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How to Set Positive, Effective Goals
Most people are already aware of the importance of setting goals. It gives you something to work for and something that makes the work itself feel meaningful. It’s a great tool that’s integral to personal development and change. Unfortunately, studies have shown that the majority of goals that are set are not achieved. One reason…
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How to Take a (Real) Mental Break
If you’ve been feeling exhausted you have probably heard the ubiquitous reply of “you should take a break.” You may have also found your response being “how?” Between work, school, kids, daily tasks, and everything else life throws at us, how do you find the time? How can a break even be restful if you…
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How to Help a Loved One Struggling With Mental Health Concerns
This is a question that comes up a lot. The first thing to point out is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. There are many different mental health conditions that affect us and the presentation of those conditions can often vary person to person. Couple that with how different everyone and their needs are in…
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The Power of Positivity
Positivity is an interesting tool in mental health care. There are a lot of benefits, however, it is often misunderstood. A common thing for people with depressive or anxious thoughts to hear (from others and themselves) is “be more positive.” The intention behind that advice is good, but often results in the thoughts actually intensifying.…
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Signs of Emotional Exhaustion
Emotional Exhaustion is a key indicator of burnout. It both happens when we are feeling burned out and can lead to feeling burned out. This exhaustion can stem from any number of things and is usually a result of long term stresses Emotional exhaustion can be hard to catch as it can look like other…
Burnout Prevention Therapy 