It’s never easy when a relationship ends. You might immediately start thinking about what you could have done differently.

The phrase “healthy conflict” might seem contradictory. After all, no one actually likes conflict. Many people try to avoid it at all costs.

We’ve touched on emotional intelligence in a previous blog, so you should have a pretty good idea of what it means to have EI and how to foster it. But why does it matter? Why is it so essential to cultivate emotional intelligence, especially in the workplace?

On the surface, leadership and vulnerability don’t seem to go hand in hand. Leaders are often viewed as strong and immovable, and the stereotype is that they don’t crack under pressure or show emotions that could cause them to be seen as “weak.”

Building up intellectual wellness does not require going back to school, though that is always an option. Regardless of age, expanding our knowledge can not only enrich our lives, but also our sense of self

When you’re engaging in self-destructive behaviors, it can be hard to find a way out. That could include everything from drug addiction to alcohol abuse.

Previously, we covered the basics of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), including how it began and what it’s commonly used for

Emotional wellness stems from positive thinking. Finding an optimistic thread in a series of misfortunes may seem, on the surface, like toxic positivity.

REBT stands for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. While it was first created in the 1950s, it still isn’t as widely known as other types of therapy meant to help us understand self-expression and adopt a life of happiness.

Wellness is the direct pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a holistic state of health. In other words, the actions we take to manifest happiness, rather than the feeling of happiness itself.

Emotional intelligence is an asset that can often get overlooked. It’s incredibly useful when you’re trying to get a job or a promotion. It’s also essential in relationships—romantic, platonic, and professional.

Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) is a person-centered therapeutic approach used to boost someone’s motivation to change. It’s often used to help people who are dealing with addiction or substance abuse.

Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) was introduced in the 1950s. However, it’s not as commonly known as some other behavioral and/or talk therapies. There’s no question that your thoughts and beliefs can influence your emotions and behaviors.

Doctors, lawyers, and others in professional industries are often “assumed” to be superhuman. Granted, people don’t actually think that, but most people also don’t think about their doctor struggling with depression or their attorney dealing with anxiety. 

Mental health conditions can impact anyone. However, many people tend to have stereotypes in mind when it comes to the “target audience” for conditions like anxiety and depression.

Codependency and interdependency seem to have a lot of similarities—at least, on the surface. Codependency can cause negative issues in your relationship, while interdependency tends to lead to a healthy partnership.

Most healthy relationships thrive on a balance of give-and-take. Partners are supposed to be equals, each with individual strengths, weaknesses, and roles.

Addiction can feel like a constant uphill battle if you’re trying to overcome it. It’s a problem for millions of people across the globe, which is why there are so many treatment methods.

Depression has been stereotyped so much over the years that people often have a misconception of what it looks like. It’s true that some people with depression have a hard time getting out of bed.

Most people have a basic idea of what PTSD is and what it looks like. Unfortunately, many of those ideas come from stories, television shows, or movies. That creates a lot of stereotypes surrounding PTSD and makes it more difficult to recognize some of the most common symptoms fully.