Most people have experienced the effects of a poor night’s sleep. You may wake up feeling irritable, emotionally drained, unfocused, and/or more sensitive to stress than usual. The occasional restless night here and there is common, but ongoing sleep difficulties can have a much deeper …
Most people have said “I’m burned out” at some point. After a long week, a difficult stretch at work, or trying to balance responsibilities at home, exhaustion can feel unavoidable. Often, people use burnout and stress interchangeably. However, burnout is more than simply feeling stressed …
Modern life moves quickly. Many of us spend our days juggling responsibilities, responding to messages, and planning for what comes next. At the same time, our minds often revisit past events or worry about the future. When our attention is constantly pulled in different directions, …
Feeling anxious is a normal part of life. Most people occasionally avoid things that make them uncomfortable, whether that’s a difficult conversation, a stressful task, or a crowded social event. In many situations, avoidance can be helpful; it allows us to step away from real …
Long workdays, family commitments, social expectations, and the ever-growing pull of technology – combined, they are leaving people feeling exhausted and stretched far too thin. Not surprisingly, this has been linked to a significant increase in stress, an overall decline in health, and a lack …
In our previous post,( https://qxplore.com/how-being-kind-to-yourself-can-change-everything/ ), we explored what self-compassion is, why it matters, and how it can have a profoundly positive impact on your emotional well-being, relationships, and overall mental health. But understanding self-compassion is just the first step. The real change occurs when …
When life starts to get difficult, as we all know it does, how do you treat yourself? If your inner voice tends to be harsh, judgmental, or unforgiving, you’re not alone. Many of us are kind to others but struggle to treat ourselves with a …
During the fall and early winter we receive many referrals from parents concerned about their child’s anxiety, particularly related to the new school year, new curriculum, new teachers, and new classmates. We have put together some ideas to help you assist your children through this difficult transition.
