Preventing Burnout

Preventing Burnout

Burnout is a physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. Early signs of burnout include: high levels of stress or anxiety, increased cynicism, not getting enough sleep or exercise, low energy, excessive worrying, physical illness, and/or feeling numb....
Social Media & Self-Esteem

Social Media & Self-Esteem

How often do you check your Facebook page? Do you dwell on the amount of “likes” your status or photo gets? If you do, you aren’t alone. Social media can really do a number on a person’s self-esteem, both positively and negatively. If social media has the power to...
Young Love & Young Divorce

Young Love & Young Divorce

There’s plenty of advice about marriage out there. Most couples know the facts about divorce, especially for younger couples tying the knot. The truth is that no one can know if a marriage will last a year, fifteen years, or a lifetime. However, there are a few...
Income Inequality in a Marriage

Income Inequality in a Marriage

It’s no secret that finances can cause major conflicts in a marriage. Many times, money can even lead couples to divorce. It doesn’t matter whether there’s too much money, not enough money, or one spouse makes more than the other, every marriage is susceptible to...
Improving Mother-Daughter Relationships

Improving Mother-Daughter Relationships

Some daughters were given mothers who love, care, and are concerned with their child’s well-being. Other daughters weren’t as fortunate. A lack of maternal warmth can negatively affect a daughter’s sense of self or a lack in self-confidence. Here are a few common...
Learning to Take Care of Your Heart

Learning to Take Care of Your Heart

February is American Heart Month, and in a month where we also celebrate love, it’s important to look at how you are treating your heart. In an article by Doctor Tara Narula, she states that the same key factors we use in our personal relationships should also be used...
Random Acts of Kindness

Random Acts of Kindness

The month of February is the month devoted to Black History and the American Heart Association. It also has some well-known days of observance: Ground Hog Day, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day. There’s also some lesser known days of celebration: Lame Duck Day,...
Single on Valentine’s Day? Focus on What’s Important

Single on Valentine’s Day? Focus on What’s Important

In our last blog post, we discussed Valentine’s Day and the kind of love partners should show each other year round. For those who are single, however, February 14th can be a difficult day. Instead of thinking that being single is a bad thing, try to focus on the...
February 14th, A Day to Strengthen Your Relationship

February 14th, A Day to Strengthen Your Relationship

What are your thoughts on Valentine’s Day? Is it a romantic day to show how much you love and appreciate your sweetie? Or a holiday that was made up by the card and chocolate companies to make money? Regardless of which category you fall into, consider thinking of...
When a Friendship Ends

When a Friendship Ends

Sometimes, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly when a friendship ended. It’s easy to drift apart, especially if one of you moved, started a new job, or have a new baby. No matter how it ends: abruptly or subtly; via text messages, an e-mail, or personal...