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Written by: A. Won One of the most important skills in life is learning how to stop thinking about someone. Everyone wants to forget someone – an ex girlfriend or boyfriend, a toxic friend, an abusive relative, the list goes on.  Sometimes distractions help,...

Written by: E. Anter As with romantic relationships, when you are in a supportive and trusting friendship, it is hard to imagine that it may ever come to an end. But the reality is, sometimes it is necessary to break up with a friend.  You may have realized ...

Age Well & Age Strong with CARE Your Nonprofit Serving Aitkin County Aging - something we all have in common. I once heard a saying that aging is so cool, everyone is doing it. While we all age, no two aging journeys are the same - and that's where we come ...

FastTrackerMN.org About FastTrackerMN FastTrackerMN.org provides Minnesotans with real-time availability of mental health and substance use disorder services. Our free search tool empowers individuals, families, and professionals to connect with the care the...

Written by: E. Anter Friend breakups are hard; they’re harder when you have to do the breaking up. A list of do’s and don’ts for how to break up with a friend can help – and help you decide if you have to end your friendship in the first place. “There are th...

Deciding when to end a relationship can be very tough. You might feel torn between your good feelings for your partner and the parts of the relationship that make you miserable.  Even if the relationship has become damaging, staying may feel easier than leavi...

Written by: A. Won They have been distant lately, constantly talking to a new friend, or bringing up someone’s name way too often. They message, hangout, and sometimes make you feel like a third wheel in your own relationship. Is this an emotional affair? Or...

Written by: Y. Sewdayal We know why you’re here at this article, but maybe not how you got into this toxic relationship. Let’s look at why it’s so easy to get into toxic relationships, and how you can get out. Why Is It So Easy To Get Into Toxic Relationship...

Written by: C. Beck When you get that call and it’s time to help a friend through a breakup, you might feel completely out of your depth. You drop everything, but you feel paralyzed; wanting to help but fearing you’ll make things even worse. What do you say...

Written by: C. Beck Do you spend adequate time on the things that reward you most? Or, like most adult humans, do you sometimes dedicate extra energy to activities that zap your lifeforce? A life inventory can help you take stock of and rebalance your priorit...

Written by: C. Beck This exercise, inspired by Somatic Experiencing therapy, helps you move past the impulse to collapse–by embracing and mindfully examining it. Download Now: When You Want To Collapse, Lean Into It Who can this collapse exercise help, and ...

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: S. Chuong A sense of emptiness doesn’t always stem from depression or other mental health struggles. If you’re feeling empty, it may be due to burnout. What is meant by a feeling of emptiness? A feeling of emptiness involves struggling to feel e...

Written by: S. Rainne According to the APA, the rate of burnout and work stress was higher in 2021 than it was in previous years. Rising levels of burnout have driven many people to seek solutions, and it’s become common to wonder, “Can self-care solve burnou...

Written by: S. Chuong When we’re burned out or struggling with our mental health, the last thing we may want to hear about is resilience. When we are told to be resilient, we often feel the pressure to appear stoic and unfazed. However, having – and expressi...

Written by: S. Inc Burnout has many definitions, but they all point in the same direction: too drained by responsibilities to keep up with responsibilities. However, feeling drained isn’t always a result of your responsibilities. Therefore, this feeling isn’t...

Written by: C. Beck We live in a world that breeds burnout. So how can you take small measures on a daily basis to prevent these symptoms from escalating? How can you prevent a full-on burnout crisis? To start, consider which factors contribute to burnout in...

Written by: S. Rainne Unaddressed, burnout can lead to long-term physical health consequences and severe mental health effects. Sometimes, it’s even what leads people to quit their jobs. So, when you’re a manger, it’s vital to recognize burnout, understand th...

Written by: S. Rainne Are you feeling physically, psychologically, or emotionally exhausted? Most of us are, and it’s no wonder given the events of the last few years. The succession of pandemic burnout, hope for a post-pandemic era, and continued fears have ...

Written by: R. Richardson When you thrive, you can help your team thrive. So how can you proudly show your work ethic and how much you care–without burning out? It’s easy to feel like you have to give everything you have in order to demonstrate a good work e...