The Beauty of Being Ordinary: Getting Past Society’s Obsession with Success
“I’ve found beauty in the whimsically ordinary.” ~Elissa Gregoire The pervasive message of our time asserts that success is essential in every facet of life, be it education, career, friendships, or relationships. In the relentless pursuit of success, many of us toil ceaselessly, ingrained with the belief that triumph is the gateway to happiness. Rewind […]
Why Is Loneliness So Bad for Your Health?
Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication, and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging. Yet, in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, feelings of loneliness and social isolation have become alarmingly common. The World Health Organization has stated that these feelings are widespread. About 25% […]
The Green-Eyed Monster: Navigating Jealousy in Infertility
Jealousy is a natural human emotion, but admitting it can feel uncomfortable, especially when it involves the people we love. For those navigating infertility, jealousy can feel particularly sharp when friends or siblings announce pregnancies, celebrate baby milestones, or casually mention their growing families. Feelings of jealousy do not mean you are a bad person. […]
3 Thinking Swaps Every Anxious Person Should Consider
Sometimes we over-complicate what we need to do to experience better Mental health. By targeting common patterns of anxious thinking in our daily lives, we can make meaningful improvements without feeling overwhelmed Try these thinking swaps to ease your anxiety, build balanced thinking, and reduce daily stress. 1. What if They’re Actually Thinking Something Positive […]
Skill-Based Apps for Developing Emotional Awareness
I sometimes work with individuals who can’t put words to their feelings or can’t understand the emotional responses of others. It’s not that they don’t want to—it’s more that they don’t know how. The clinical term for this experience is alexithymia, which is defined as the inability to recognize emotions and their subtleties. The word […]
What Are the End Goals of Therapy?
What Is the End Goal of Therapy? This is an important question to ask a therapist or to at least reflect on in your own time. Many of us come to therapy with immediate and acute goals—to manage anxiety, to have better focus, to feel less depressed. In many cases, some relief in therapy for […]
Cyberstalking and the Role of Mental Health Professionals
Cyberstalking involves using digital technology—including social media, digital tracking devices, digital messaging, email, spyware, surveillance cameras, or keyloggers—to track, follow, intimidate, or harass an individual, family, group, or community (Marcum & Higgins, 2021). Cyberstalking scenarios may range from someone harassing their former spouse after separation, to racist or homophobic bullying in a school or other […]
Taking steps toward gender equality
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The theme this year focuses on the need to Accelerate Action emphasizing the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality. It calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers […]
Is Climate Change Hurting Our Relationships?
Residents of Asheville, North Carolina, and Lahaina, Maui, are still trying to rebuild their lives after their cities were decimated by extreme weather—a tropical storm in Asheville and a wildfire in Lahaina—in 2023. Meanwhile, residents of Los Angeles County have barely begun rebuilding, after numerous fires in January forced tens of thousands to evacuate and […]
Greater Good Resources for Women’s Well-Being
March 8 is International Women’s Day, which celebrates women’s achievements and calls us to action for gender equality. Here, we’ve gathered articles, practices, and videos from Greater Good that offer tips and resources to support women’s well-being, whether you’re taking care of yourself, supporting the women in your life, or advocating for women in your […]