20 Funny Quotes About Anxiety to Lighten Your Mental Load

Close Whether it’s major national issues, like the upcoming Presidential election, or situations closer to home, like starting college in the fall, it seems like there’s always something we could be anxious about. And thatanxietycan impact our mind and body — potentially leading to even more anxiety. “Physically, anxiety can trigger symptoms like a rapid heartbeat, sweating, shaking, and difficulty breathing. Those with anxiety often feel tense, restless, and on edge, which can interfere with their ability to focus or get a good night’s sleep,” explainsCatherine Nobile, PsyD,New York psychologist and director of Nobile Psychology....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 987 words · Sharon Cervantes

20 Questions to Avoid on a First Date (And What to Ask Instead)

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January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 681 words · Julie Mills

20 Signs and Symptoms of ADHD in Girls

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisGetting Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Getting Help Close Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been thought of as a condition affecting males. But more women and girls are being diagnosed as our understanding of it deepens. This is due, in part, to learning that ADHD in girls can look different than it does in boys. For instance, girls are more likely to haveinattentive ADHD, in which daydreaming and shyness are common....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1524 words · Rebecca Hoffman

20 Things to Say to Your Co-Worker Who's Having a Hard Time

Close Workplace relationships are nuanced. Having close, positive relationships with colleagues is associated with increasedwell-being in the workplace, which should come as no surprise.If you’ve ever worked in atoxic workplace, which unfortunately many of us have, then you also know the intense toll negative workplace relationships can have. Workplace toxicity not only diminishes employee performance – it can also lead toburnout. Part of the nuance of workplace relationships is the delicate balance of boundaries....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1346 words · Sue Trujillo

20 Worst Things to Say and Do to Someone With PTSD

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January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1491 words · Matthew Little

22 Best Motivational Podcasts to Listen to Right Now

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPersonal GrowthHealthHappinessFitnessHomeRelationshipsCareerFinancial SuccessProductivityForming New Habits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Personal Growth Health Happiness Fitness Home Relationships Career Financial Success Productivity Forming New Habits Close If you’re lacking in the motivation department (as many of us are!) and need a serious boost of inspiration, why not try listening to a podcast? These podcasts cover a range of topics from health and happiness, to productivity, forming new habits, and financial success....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1943 words · Angela Lopez

22 Mental Health Apps for Stress, Anxiety, and More

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBest for MeditationBest for StressBest for MindfulnessBest for DepressionBest For AnxietyBest for Productivity/Habits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Best for Meditation Best for Stress Best for Mindfulness Best for Depression Best For Anxiety Best for Productivity/Habits Close While most mental health practitioners probably wouldn’t advise people spendmoretime with their smartphones, there are some apps that can turn screen time into time well-spent....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2226 words · Erin Evans

22 Quotes to Ease The Pain of a Broken Heart

Close As they say, breaking up is hard to do. But seriously, the pain of losing a romantic partner can be so profound that you feel physical pain—as if your heart is literally breaking into two pieces.I remember when I split from my first serious boyfriend in college and could barely eat or get out of bed for a week. But to be real with you, while you’re probably deep in those feels right now and it may seem like the swirling anguish is impossible to emerge from, the truth is that this too shall pass....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2192 words · Shannon Bryant

24 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Rekindling With Your Ex

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy You Want to Get Back With Your ExTo Rekindle or To Not RekindleAsk Yourself These Qs Before Getting Back With an ExAsk Your Ex These Qs Before Getting Back Together Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why You Want to Get Back With Your Ex To Rekindle or To Not Rekindle Ask Yourself These Qs Before Getting Back With an Ex...

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · Diane Wilson DDS

25 Conversation Starters to Get (and Keep!) Someone's Attention

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to Get Someone’s Attention25 Conversation Starters to Spark an Interesting ExchangeKeep in Mind Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Get Someone’s Attention 25 Conversation Starters to Spark an Interesting Exchange Keep in Mind Close Ever find yourself at apartyor networking event, desperately trying to strike up a conversation? We’ve all been there, scanning the room, feeling super awkward, and trying to come up with something clever to say....

January 17, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Kevin Boyd

25 Motivational Quotes You Didn't Know You Needed to Read

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents25 Motivational QuotesHow to Use Motivational Quotes for Daily InspirationWhat to Do When Quotes Aren’t Enough Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 25 Motivational Quotes How to Use Motivational Quotes for Daily Inspiration What to Do When Quotes Aren’t Enough Close Sometimes, all it takes is a little nudge or a spark of inspiration to get us going again. That’s where motivational quotes come in—these simple yet powerful words can give us a push when we need it most....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1715 words · Ronnie Durham

25 Must-Try Dating App Prompts for a Memorable First Impression

Close If you’re ready to level up yourdating app gameand find that special someone, it may be time to take a closer look at the prompts. Apart from a cute profile picture and a catchy bio, you can use prompts to connect with potential matches andmake conversationbeyond just “hey” and “wyd.” If you’ve never used a prompt before, think of it like a 30-second elevator pitch giving potential matches a glimpse into your humor, interests, and what makes you…you....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1051 words · Brian Garza

25 Positive Daily Affirmations for Your Mental Health

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Daily Affirmations?25 Positive Daily AffirmationsHow Do Daily Affirmations Work?BenefitsHow to Use Mental Health AffirmationsWhen You Need More Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Daily Affirmations? 25 Positive Daily Affirmations How Do Daily Affirmations Work? Benefits How to Use Mental Health Affirmations When You Need More Support Close Daily affirmations are short statements that can help boost your esteem....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1192 words · Jessica Cox

25 Questions to Help You Discover Your True Passions

Close You’ve probably seen plenty of platitudes imploring us to follow our dreams, do what we love, andlive a life of purpose. These suggestions are everywhere, embroidered on throw pillows and hung on walls in pastel colors and whimsical fonts. But seriously, how does someonereallyfigure out what their passions are? Sometimes a person just knows their life path from childhood and other times, hey, it takes a minute. I was well into my 30s before it all came together for me....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2546 words · Aaron Bishop

25 Self-Love Affirmations to Remind You of Your Worth

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents25 Self-Love AffirmationsHow Self-Love Affirmations WorkBenefitsHow to Use AffirmationsWhen Self-Love Affirmations Aren’t Enough Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents 25 Self-Love Affirmations How Self-Love Affirmations Work Benefits How to Use Affirmations When Self-Love Affirmations Aren’t Enough Close We tell our partners, friends, and family members how much we love them, but sometimes we forget to tell ourselves. That’s where self-love affirmations come in....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 814 words · Alexis Conrad