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Harnessing Instant and Delayed Gratification

Instant & Delayed Gratification: What are they? Gratification refers to the pleasure or satisfaction derived from the attainment of one's goals or desires. Instant gratification is the desire or immediate…

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The Benefits of Keeping a Thought Journal

Everyone has been there—your smartphone had an automatic software update overnight and your typical 6:30 am alarm did not go off. You spring out of bed in a panic after…

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Mindful Strategies for Emotional Resilience

Moving Beyond the 'Fix It' Mentality to Uncover True Well-being So often when we reach out for help with our life and our feelings, we are focused on what isn’t…

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The 5 Stages of Grief

Grief can be experienced in reaction to any significant loss, although it is most commonly associated with the loss of a loved one or living thing that has died. Instead…

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5 Signs It’s Time to See a Therapist

Perhaps you’re curious about therapy but you wonder if you really “need” it. Especially in current times when we are chiefly aware of the suffering of others, we may be…

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What OCD Is, and What It Isn’t

Have you heard OCD used as a label for someone who is organized or superstitious? These casual references can make it difficult to understand what exactly OCD really is and…

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7 Fundamental Coping Skills for Stress

Stress is a physical, mental, and emotional response to any demand. The stress response can be helpful when it motivates us to solve problems. When the source of our stress…