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If we let our habits get out of hand, they can have negative impacts on our lives and eventually turn into addictions that impede relationships, productivity and in some cases, our health. Here are five steps to breaking a bad habit.
Drug and alcohol addiction can be devastating to those who suffer from it. Unfortunately, it isn’t only the person with the addiction that suffers – their loved ones also feel the devastation and often struggle to cope with the disease.
Life can get busy quickly. Work, school, relationships, parenting, family responsibilities, finances, health concerns, and constant notifications can all compete for your attention. Before long, it may feel like your mind is always planning, worrying, remembering, reacting, or trying to stay ahead of the next thing. That is one reason mindfulness has become such a …
Life can feel difficult to navigate when change, stress, uncertainty, grief, conflict, or pressure arrive all at once. Even when you are doing your best, life’s challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, stuck, or unsure what to do next. Sometimes the challenge is external, such as work stress, relationship strain, family conflict, health …
Childhood trauma can affect people in different ways. Some children show distress soon after something happens. Others seem fine at first, then struggle later with anxiety, anger, withdrawal, sleep problems, school challenges, relationship difficulties, or feeling constantly on edge. Some adults do not recognize the impact of childhood trauma until years later, when old patterns …
People come to counselling for many different reasons. Some are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, or relationship concerns. Others are trying to understand themselves better, make a difficult decision, improve communication, or get support through a major life transition. The benefits of counselling are not the same for everyone because therapy is personal. …
Starting counselling can feel like a big step. You may feel hopeful, nervous, unsure what to say, or uncertain about how therapy is supposed to work. Some people arrive with a clear goal. Others know something feels off, but they do not know where to begin. There is no perfect way to be a counselling …
Teenage mental health can be difficult for parents to understand. Adolescence is a time of rapid emotional, physical, social, and neurological change. Teens are developing their identity, managing friendships, navigating school pressure, spending more time online, testing independence, and experiencing changes in mood, sleep, hormones, and family relationships. Some ups and downs are part of …
Parenting can bring out a level of love, patience, fear, frustration, guilt, and overwhelm that many people do not expect. One moment you may feel connected and calm. The next, you may be repeating yourself, raising your voice, shutting down, or reacting in a way you regret. Mindful parenting is not about being calm all …
Updated for 2026 Summer is often presented as the season everyone should enjoy. Longer days, patios, vacations, outdoor events, school breaks, and sunshine can make it seem like people are supposed to feel happier, more social, and more energized. But not everyone feels better in summer. Some people feel more anxious, irritable, restless, lonely, tired, …
