Do You Normalize Mistreatment?
You might and not even know it Do you have a loved one (e.g., partner, parent, friend, family member) who does or says things to you that you don’t like, but you don’t do anything about it? Do you excuse their poor behaviour by saying things like, “Sometimes you have to look beyond the behaviour […]
How Digital Literacy Can Support Women’s Safety, Health and Wellbeing
The theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is “DigitALL: innovation and technology for gender equality.” There is no question that technology plays a crucial part in our everyday lives. And there is no doubt that a digital divide exists between the haves and the have-nots. The pandemic demonstrated the digital disparity in two significant sectors: […]
Spark Up Your Relationship: The Secret to Long-Lasting Romance
As February approaches, Valentine’s Day is on the horizon. Have you thought about what gifts you want to give and receive from your partner? Or are you planning a romantic dinner? But how long can a romantic day keep the spark alive? According to Dr. John Gottman, to maintain a long-lasting romance, the secret is […]
Me Time For Us: How Self-Care Can Save Your Relationship
The holidays have just passed and with Valentine’s Day coming up, there’s a good chance you haven’t had much time to focus on yourself. There can be lots to do for others, so you may sometimes forget about what you need. When you neglect your needs, this not only affects you, but also your partner. […]
Weather Getting Cold? Let’s Warm up with Connection!
What do you picture when you think of winter? Getting up on a cold, gloomy, dark, morning dreading the weather outside? A lot of people experience a negative shift in their mood and motivation when winter comes, and feelings of loneliness can increase. Now try picturing this; a cozy night snuggled up with a loved […]
How To Cope with the Winter Blues?
How’s your autumn been so far? Although the warm weather and the sun have stayed with us much longer this year, the days are nevertheless, getting shorter and shorter, and the darkness and cold are coming! Are you ready for winter? It is common for some of us to feel the winter blues. Here’s a […]
5 Steps to Sit with Your Emotions
When something upsets you, how do you deal with it? Do you tell yourself things like, “I don’t let it bother me”, “let’s just move past it”, or “it is what it is” Maybe you ignore it and try to pretend it didn’t happen. Or you distract yourself with tv/video games/social media, other tasks, or […]
Excessive Worry and What to do About it
A Worry Story You are sitting at the dinner table having spaghetti with a family member. The person across from you is describing a funny incident from their day as you take a bite of a tomato-sauce-covered meatball (or veggie ball, if you prefer). A tangy aroma wafts upward from your plate. But you barely […]
Overcoming Your Negative Thoughts in Relationships
Do your negative thoughts create self-fulfilling prophecies in your relationship? Do you often think of the worst-case scenario that causes unnecessary worry? You are not alone in this. The human brain is designed to look out for danger and protect itself. Negative thinking is our default setting. Because of this evolutionary design, our negativity bias […]
How to Feel Good about Making Decisions!
When was the last time you made a decision? Did you feel good about it? Clicking on this article to read was a decision you just made. Why did you click the link? Why did you start reading? We make decisions all the time, some feel bigger than others, some feel more difficult than others, […]