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Written by: S. Rainne Ignoring calls isn’t just a preference for everyone. For many, ignoring calls comes from phone phobia. Those who experience phone phobia may desperately want to take calls, but feel paralyzed. This can interfere with one’s ability to soc...

Written by: S. Rainne Do you want to know how to stop interrupting people? Despite our best intentions, a lot of us struggle with interrupting others. Interruptions happen for many reasons. Generally, they aren’t a big deal. However, if interruptions are a re...

Written by: A. Ladha If you’re reading this article, you either never learned how to get organized, or you’ve fallen out of your usual routine. In all likelihood, neither is your fault. And now that you recognize the problem, you can take action. Below, find...

Written by: A. Ladha Slouching is both the canary and the coal mine. It can signal mental health issues, and it can also perpetuate them. So how can you become more aware of your poor posture, in order to address and accommodate your mental health? How poor ...

Written by: A. Netto Unhealthy habits make our lives harder than they need to be. However, it’s also hard to change unhealthy habits. So how can you make the choice and cultivate motivation to change? As earth dwellers, habits are a part and parcel of our ex...

Written by: L. Sanchez Nicotine is one of the most addictive chemicals known to humans. But why is it so appealing in the first place? And how does nicotine dependence affect mental health? Many nicotine users ignore the emotional or psychological aspects of...

Written by: S. Rainne Most of us have an understanding that physical pain is relative. Some people have higher pain tolerances, and some people have lower pain tolerances. We don’t tend to place much judgment on that. When it comes to emotional pain, however,...

Written by: A. Won Losing sleep over work? Thinking an all nighter might be in your cards? Learn why staying up late decreases success in the long run (according to research!) and how to prioritize sleep for your mental health and productivity. You wake up...

Written by: C. Beck Are you going crazy over the million things you should be doing? What if we told you that there’s only one ‘should’ worth your while–giving yourself a break for once! When you continually emphasize what you’re not doing, you’re not just s...

Written by: L. Sanchez We have to take action to achieve our goals. However, how many of us plan to take action but struggle to actually follow through? If we know what we have to do, how come it is so hard to do it? And how can we stop procrastinating befor...

Written by: S. Rainne If you find that you nitpick other people, it may be a behavior you want to change. Alternatively, it could be that you nitpick without realizing it–you might only be here because your habit was pointed out by someone else. Regardless, y...

Written by: R. McDanal One effective choice for improving our mental health is to slowly let go of our grudges. Freeing ourselves from deeply held, deeply negative feelings paves the way for better relationships and better wellbeing.  Why it's hard not to ho...

Written by: A. Won Whether it’s romantic or platonic relationships, it happens to the best of us. You want to be close, but constantly keep people at a distance. You may start asking yourself: “Why do I push people away?” Let’s look at some reasons why we ma...

Written by: E. Anter Cheating is not the most pleasant topic to think about, but if you have been on either side of the cheating equation, you are certainly understood here. Your supportive peers may help if you are struggling in the aftermath of such a cheat...

Written by: R. McDanal One effective choice for improving our mental health is to slowly let go of our grudges. Freeing ourselves from deeply held, deeply negative feelings paves the way for better relationships and better wellbeing.  Why it's hard not to ho...

Written by: M. Stanica Navigating the family dynamic after your parents’ divorce can be a minefield, let alone during the holidays. Anxiety over deciding who are you going to spend the holidays with and not hurting anyone’s feelings can make it hard to focus ...

Written by: S. Rainne Can you mend a broken heart after a long term relationship? Yes. Have faith in your ability to heal from heartbreak, and get familiar with the 8-step process ahead. At the end of a long term relationship, only a few lucky folks escape f...

Written by: C. Beck If you find yourself asking whether it’s worth it to get divorced later in life (to have a “gray divorce”), here’s how to navigate your reasonable reservations and the challenges you anticipate in the process. Should I get divorced later ...

Written by: C. Beck Breakups are always messy and confusing, so why should we feel ashamed or weird about our reactions to them? Your ex was in your life, closer than most friends, and maybe even knew you better than your family. It’s not clingy, naive, or d...

Written by: S. Rainne If you follow the news–or open the TikTok app regularly–you know that John Mulaney is somewhat under fire. But while social critique is valuable, life is more nuanced than the picture we see through our screens. For instance, it’s easy ...