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How to Prevent Burnout in the Workplace

I vividly remember when I started a new position at the office. At that point, the term “leadership burnout” didn’t mean much to me. I was far too excited about the promotion to be aware of the stress eating me up inside. Learning how to prevent burnout for me came too late, once I was already tired, empty, and hollow. When I was going through the motions, my friends would take up the roles of therapists in a collective strive to find a remedy for my exhaustion. The furthest we got was finding some instant fixes, like taking a vacation or starting a workout. It wasn’t until I started seeing a counselor for women, that I was able to resolve the problem. After learning about the condition, I can now […]

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What Happens When Introverts Don’t Get Alone Time

If you consider yourself an introvert or have close relationships with a few, you are undoubtedly familiar with the common saying that introverted people love to be alone. Is it true, and if so, what happens when introverts don’t get alone time? Does interacting too long with people affect them badly? Let’s dive into this complex topic and explain the challenges an introvert can face in friendships and relationships because of their introversion. What Are Introverts – Characteristics of Introversion Compared to Extraversion Introversion and extroversion are two concepts developed by Carl Gustav Jung in the early 20th century. They represent personality traits that show how we respond to outside stimuli in life – introversion means that a person prefers a less stimulating environment and can easily feel overwhelmed with […]

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How to Make Long Distance Relationships

They say that anything worth having is worth fighting for, and the same goes for love affairs. So, anyone wondering are long-distance relationships worth it should try finding the answer within themselves, rather than on the internet. However, here you will find tips that can help you sustain your love even over borders and seas. Can Long Distance Relationships Work? No romantic relationship is easy, and when there are borders and oceans between you and your partner, the task becomes even more difficult. However, it’s not impossible to have a fulfilling and enjoyable love affair that spans across the world. It’s just a matter of how much effort you and your partner are willing to put into this connection and, of course, of how important the bond is to you. […]

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5 Most Common Misconceptions About Depression

The world has never been so open to talking about mental health as it is today – we’ve been learning about these disorders and sharing experiences like never before. Still, for every few facts about anxiety and depression, there are dozens of common misconceptions about depression and other similar disorders. The battle against stigma has only begun, but we have to use this momentum and do our best to spread awareness and accurate information – this article will help do just that. People often wonder – why does this happen to some of us, and how does it feel like to be depressed? Unfortunately, not everything you hear or read about a certain mental health crisis is an accurate representation of psychiatric disorders. There are many misconceptions surrounding the symptoms […]

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How Long Does It Take to Get Over a Breakup?

Sometimes, relationships end, and it’s not easy to handle that loss. No matter what kind of relationship it was, you won’t be alright with what has happened for a while. Ending a romantic relationship is often the most difficult to process, which is why most of us wonder – how long does it take to get over a breakup? What Are the 5 Stages of a Breakup? While you’re wondering How long should it take to get over a breakup, it’s important to first learn about the healing process itself. Since breaking up essentially means suffering a loss, the sadness after the separation is grief, which comes in stages. They are: The stages of grief are commonly explained in this way, but in reality, they don’t function as clearly as […]

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5 Things You Should Know to Understand Quarter-Life Crisis

Most of us have heard about the midlife crisis – you know, the one where somebody buys a Porsche in their fifties. However, the quarter-life crisis, midlife’s less famous nephew is an experience an increasing number of people are dealing with. If you want to know more about the peculiar state that comes with being in your mid-twenties, as well as how to overcome it fast and without bruises, keep on reading. What Is a Quarter-Life Crisis? To begin our guide through this experience, we’re first going to give a quarter-life crisis definition. In psychology, the term is often defined as having anxiety over the quality and direction of one’s life. It can show up in relation to one’s personal or professional life and can last anywhere from a few […]

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