What could be a more worthy pursuit than to earn the approval of one's own self? Written in 1934, the sentiments in Peter Dale Wimbrow Sr.’s poem “The Man in the Glass” strike all the right chords that still resonate with us nearly a century later in 2026. The poem opens by reflecting on “the […]
Being positive all the time and rejecting negative aspects of life can create unhealthy experiences. Toxic positivity is when you deny, invalidate, or minimize a negative or distressing situation by overgeneralizing the positives. Sometimes, this positivity is not realistic and can lead to emotional suppression. You may start to lose a connection with yourself and […]
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues, with approximately 284 million people suffering from an anxiety disorder in 2017 alone. Although anxiety disorders can impact relationships with friends and family, they particularly strain romantic relationships. For couples where one partner has an anxiety disorder, family activities, finances, social events, emotional well-being, and intimacy […]